Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: The fundamental piece of legislation for workplace health and safety in England and Wales. Sets out general duties of employers to ensure safety of employees and others.

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Key regulation requiring employers to assess risks and implement appropriate controls. Mandates suitable and sufficient risk assessments.

Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Specific regulations covering the movement of objects by human force, including lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing or pulling.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH): Regulations controlling exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.

Work at Height Regulations 2005: Regulations governing any work where there is a risk of falling from one level to another.

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

Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992: Regulations protecting workers who regularly use display screen equipment such as computers.

Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005: Regulations requiring employers to prevent or reduce risks to health and safety from exposure to noise at work.

Electricity at Work Regulations 1989: Regulations covering the safety of electrical systems and electrical work activities.

HSE Guidance and ACoPs: Health and Safety Executive guidance documents and Approved Codes of Practice that provide practical advice on compliance.

Common Law Duties: Legal principles established through court decisions, including duty of care, reasonable foreseeability, and causation principles.