Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation establishing general duties of employers to ensure employee safety and requirements for safe work equipment and systems of work
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Establishes legal requirement to conduct risk assessments, principles of prevention, and requirements for competent persons
Work at Height Regulations 2005: Specific requirements for working at height, including hierarchy of control measures and equipment selection/inspection requirements
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998: Details requirements for work equipment safety, inspection and maintenance requirements, and necessary training requirements
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992: Covers requirements for PPE provision, selection and use of appropriate personal protective equipment
HSE INDG455: Health and Safety Executive guidance document on Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders
BS EN 131: British/European Standard for Ladders, providing technical specifications and safety requirements
HSE Working at Height: A Brief Guide: Health and Safety Executive guidance document providing overview of working at height requirements and best practices
