Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA): The overarching framework for workplace health and safety legislation that sets out general duties of employers to ensure safety of employees and visitors
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Outlines specific requirements for risk assessments and provides details on how to conduct and document health and safety assessments
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: Covers basic workplace conditions including ventilation, temperature, lighting, cleanliness, room dimensions, and facilities
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Regulations governing the handling of heavy goods, storage and movement of stock in retail environments
Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992: Regulations covering the use of display screen equipment including till systems and computers in retail settings
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992: Legislation governing the provision and use of protective equipment in the workplace
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH): Regulations controlling the use and handling of hazardous substances including cleaning products and other chemicals
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Legislation covering fire safety requirements, emergency exits and procedures in commercial premises
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR): Requirements for reporting and recording workplace incidents, injuries and dangerous occurrences
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring accessibility considerations and reasonable adjustments for disabled employees and customers in retail environments
