Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace safety and health requirements for lawn care operations
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002: Regulations covering the safe handling and use of hazardous substances, including pesticides and fertilizers
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992: Requirements for providing and using appropriate protective equipment during lawn care work
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for environmental protection including waste disposal and pollution control in landscaping
Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986: Regulations governing the safe use and application of pesticides in lawn care services
Water Resources Act 1991: Legislation concerning water usage, drainage, and prevention of water pollution in landscaping work
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legal framework protecting consumer rights and defining service provider obligations in lawn care contracts
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing the quality and standards of lawn care services provided
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulations preventing unfair terms in lawn care service contracts
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legal framework for employment relationships if hiring workers for lawn care services
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Requirements for minimum wage payments to lawn care workers
Working Time Regulations 1998: Rules governing working hours and conditions for lawn care employees
Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991: Requirements for proper handling and disposal of green waste from lawn care operations
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulations governing the collection and processing of client personal data in lawn care business
