Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA): Primary legislation establishing general duties of employers to ensure health, safety, and welfare of employees, including Section 2 obligations regarding risk assessments
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Details specific requirements for risk assessments, including Regulation 3 on suitable and sufficient risk assessments and requirements for preventive and protective measures
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR): Establishes requirements for reporting violent incidents resulting in injury and related recording requirements
Protection from Harassment Act 1997: Addresses workplace harassment considerations and provides legal protections against stalking
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007: Outlines serious consequences of inadequate risk management in cases resulting in death
Equality Act 2010: Provides protection against discrimination-based violence and establishes duty to protect vulnerable groups
Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977: Sets out consultation requirements with employees regarding workplace safety matters
Human Rights Act 1998: Incorporates fundamental rights including right to life (Article 2) and right to be free from degrading treatment (Article 3)
HSE Violence at Work Guidelines: Regulatory guidance from Health and Safety Executive providing specific direction on workplace violence prevention and management
ACAS Guidelines on Workplace Violence: Advisory guidance providing best practices for preventing and managing workplace violence
