Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace safety in the UK, establishing general duties for employers to ensure health, safety and welfare of employees and others affected by work activities

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Requires employers to assess and manage risks to their employees and others arising from work activities

Work at Height Regulations 2005: Governs safety requirements for working at height, relevant for HVAC maintenance work on rooftops or elevated equipment

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002: Regulates exposure to hazardous substances, including refrigerants and cleaning chemicals used in HVAC maintenance

F-Gas Regulations (EU) 517/2014: Retained EU law governing fluorinated greenhouse gases, including requirements for handling and maintenance of HVAC systems containing F-gases

Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations 2015: Controls the use and handling of ozone-depleting substances often found in older HVAC systems

Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Sets requirements for energy efficiency in buildings, including HVAC systems and their maintenance

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Governs contracts for the supply of services, including implied terms about quality and reasonable care and skill

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contractual terms that exclude or limit liability, particularly relevant for maintenance contract warranties and liability provisions

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies when contracting with consumers, establishing rights and obligations regarding service quality and remedies

Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Establishes rights to claim interest on late commercial payments

Building Regulations 2010: Sets standards for building work and modifications, including requirements for HVAC systems under Parts L and F

Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998: Governs safety requirements for gas work and installations, including relevant HVAC components

Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Requires employers to maintain insurance against liability for injury or disease to their employees

Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs working hours, breaks, and holiday entitlements for maintenance personnel

Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights when service contracts transfer between providers

UK GDPR: Regulates the processing of personal data, relevant for customer and employee information handling

Data Protection Act 2018: Implements and supplements UK GDPR, providing the framework for data protection in the UK