Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace safety, including remote work environments. Covers employer's duty of care, proper equipment setup requirements, and risk assessment obligations.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations 1992: Specific regulations for computer equipment and workstations, including requirements for proper screen setup, employer obligations for equipment provision, and mandatory risk assessments for DSE users.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing data protection and privacy, including requirements for securing company data on equipment, data protection responsibilities, and privacy considerations for remote working arrangements.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation covering general employment rights and obligations, provisions regarding work equipment, and requirements for reasonable adjustments.
Equality Act 2010: Anti-discrimination legislation ensuring equal treatment in equipment provision and requiring reasonable adjustments for disabled employees.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Detailed regulations covering risk assessment requirements, safety management systems, and employee training obligations for safe equipment use.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation establishing quality standards for equipment and fitness for purpose considerations in equipment provision.
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation governing computer security, including provisions for preventing unauthorized access and establishing acceptable use policies for company equipment.
