Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: The cornerstone of workplace health and safety in the UK that establishes general duties for employers, employees, and self-employed persons

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Key regulations requiring risk assessments, health and safety arrangements, and emergency procedures requirements

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Specific regulations for construction sites covering duties of all parties involved in construction work, including site organization and safety planning

Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: Regulations covering basic workplace conditions including ventilation, temperature, lighting, cleanliness, room dimensions, and welfare facilities

Work at Height Regulations 2005: Specific regulations governing all work conducted at height, including requirements for planning, supervision and safety equipment

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002: Regulations (COSHH) requiring employers to control substances that are hazardous to health in the workplace

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998: Regulations (PUWER) placing duties on people and companies who own, operate or have control over work equipment

Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Regulations covering the moving of objects by hand or bodily force, requiring assessment of risks from manual handling activities

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

British Standards and HSE Approved Codes of Practice: Industry-specific standards and HSE approved guidelines providing practical guidance on compliance with health and safety law