Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA): The overarching framework legislation for workplace health and safety in England and Wales. Establishes general duties for employers, employees, and self-employed persons.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Requires employers to conduct suitable and sufficient risk assessments and implement preventive and protective measures. Specifies requirements for risk assessment procedures.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH): Legislation governing the control and handling of hazardous substances in the workplace, requiring specific risk assessments for chemical and biological hazards.
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Regulations covering the assessment and management of risks from lifting, carrying, and moving loads in the workplace.
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992: Legislation governing the provision, use, and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace.
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: Sets out requirements for the physical workplace environment including ventilation, temperature, lighting, cleanliness, workspace, and facilities.
Working at Height Regulations 2005: Specifies requirements for managing risks associated with working at height, including planning, supervision, and equipment selection.
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989: Covers the safety requirements for electrical systems and electrical work activities in the workplace.
Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005: Legislation governing the assessment and management of noise exposure risks in the workplace.
RIDDOR 2013: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations - specifies requirements for reporting workplace accidents, incidents, and occupational diseases.
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling of personal information, which must be considered when recording individual details in risk assessments.
HSE Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs): Practical guidance with special legal status that helps employers comply with health and safety law.
