Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace health and safety in the UK, setting out employers' responsibilities to ensure safe working environments and practices
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH): Regulations controlling exposure to hazardous substances, particularly relevant for cleaning chemicals and materials
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Requirements for risk assessment, health and safety arrangements, and competent safety personnel
Working Time Regulations 1998: Legislation governing working hours, breaks, and holiday entitlements for employees
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring workers receive at least the national minimum wage for their services
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation covering basic employment rights and protections
Equality Act 2010: Protection against discrimination in the workplace and ensuring equal treatment of workers
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislation covering waste management and environmental protection responsibilities
Water Industry Act 1991: Regulations concerning water usage and disposal in cleaning operations
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights when services are provided to individual customers
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing the quality and standards of services provided
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulations preventing unfair terms in contracts and protecting parties' rights
UK GDPR: Data protection regulations governing the handling of personal information
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, complementing UK GDPR
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Requirement for employers to maintain insurance covering employee injuries and illnesses
British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) standards: Industry-specific standards for professional cleaning operations and best practices
ISO Standards: International standards applicable to cleaning services, including quality management and environmental standards
