Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: The fundamental piece of health and safety legislation that sets out general duties for employers to ensure safety. Forms the cornerstone of workplace safety regulations in England and Wales.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Key legislation that requires employers to conduct suitable and sufficient risk assessments and mandates planning for emergency situations.
Civil Contingencies Act 2004: Provides the framework for emergency planning and defines roles and responsibilities in emergency situations.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002: Regulations governing the control and management of hazardous substances in the workplace, commonly known as COSHH.
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Legislation covering fire safety requirements and risk assessments in premises and workplaces.
RIDDOR 2013: The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations - requires the reporting of work-related accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences.
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007: Legislation establishing criminal liability for organizations where serious management failures result in fatality.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Industry-specific regulations governing safety in construction projects and related management responsibilities.
Food Safety Act 1990: Industry-specific legislation providing the framework for food safety and hygiene regulations.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislation covering environmental protection and waste management requirements.
HSE Guidelines: Official guidance and Approved Codes of Practice issued by the Health and Safety Executive for implementing safety regulations.
ISO 31000: International standard providing principles and guidelines for effective risk management practices.
BS 31100: British Standard Code of Practice for risk management, providing guidance on implementing risk management processes.
