Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA): The overarching framework for workplace health and safety legislation in England and Wales. Sets out general duties of employers to ensure employee safety and provides the foundational legal basis for most health and safety regulations.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Key legislation that requires employers to conduct and document risk assessments. Mandates that risk assessments must be suitable and sufficient, with specific requirements for assessment documentation.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH): Specific regulations governing the assessment and control of risks from hazardous substances in the workplace, including chemical and biological hazards.
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR): Legislation that specifies which types of workplace incidents must be reported to authorities and how such reporting should be conducted.
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Regulations specifically addressing the assessment and control of risks associated with 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.
Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992: Specific regulations for assessing and managing risks associated with the use of display screen equipment and computers in the workplace.
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: Regulations covering basic workplace conditions including ventilation, temperature, lighting, cleanliness, room dimensions, and welfare facilities.
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER): Legislation governing the safety requirements for work equipment, including proper maintenance, inspection, and training requirements.
Equality Act 2010: While primarily an anti-discrimination law, it includes requirements for reasonable adjustments in workplace safety measures to accommodate disabled employees.
HSE Guidelines and Approved Codes of Practice: Non-statutory guidance and codes of practice issued by the Health and Safety Executive that provide practical advice on compliance with health and safety law.
