Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation that forms the foundation of health and safety law in the UK, establishing general duties for employers to ensure health, safety and welfare of employees

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Sets out specific requirements for risk assessments and requires special attention to vulnerable workers

Equality Act 2010: Provides protection against discrimination, establishes duty to make reasonable adjustments, and requires consideration of protected characteristics

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the processing of personal data, including special category health information, and establishes data protection principles

Human Rights Act 1998: Protects fundamental rights including right to privacy, dignity, and protection from discrimination

Mental Capacity Act 2005: Provides framework for assessment of capacity and making best interests decisions for individuals who may lack capacity

Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992: Specific regulations governing work with display screen equipment and associated risk assessments

Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Specific regulations covering the assessment and management of risks from manual handling activities

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992: Regulations governing the provision and use of personal protective equipment in the workplace

Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: Sets out requirements for the physical workplace environment and facilities