Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA): The fundamental piece of health and safety legislation in the UK that sets out general duties of employers to ensure health, safety and welfare of employees
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Key regulations requiring employers to assess risks to employees and others, mandating suitable and sufficient risk assessments and detailing requirements for health and safety arrangements
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH): Specific requirements for assessing risks from hazardous substances in the workplace
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: Regulations covering basic workplace conditions including ventilation, temperature, lighting, cleanliness, room dimensions, workstations and seating
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Legislation governing the movement of objects by human force, requiring assessment of risks from manual handling activities
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: Legislation covering the use of display screen equipment and requirements for workstation assessment
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER): Regulations ensuring that work equipment is suitable, safe, and properly maintained
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Specific regulations for managing health, safety and welfare in construction projects
Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015 (COMAH): Regulations aimed at preventing and mitigating the effects of major accidents involving dangerous substances
Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR): Legislation requiring assessment of fire and explosion risks from dangerous substances
EU Retained Law: Health and safety legislation retained from EU law following Brexit that remains relevant to UK health and safety practices
HSE Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs): Practical guidance with special legal status that helps employers comply with health and safety law
HSE Guidance Documents: Official guidance documents provided by the Health and Safety Executive to help understand and implement safety requirements
Industry-specific standards: Specific standards and best practices applicable to particular industries or sectors for hazard identification and risk assessment
