Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation establishing the legal framework for workplace health and safety in Great Britain, setting out general duties of employers to ensure employee safety and health
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Requires employers to maintain insurance against liability for bodily injury or disease sustained by employees during employment
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Regulations 1998: Detailed regulations specifying the requirements for employers' liability insurance, including minimum coverage amounts and documentation requirements
Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997: Governs the recovery of social security benefits paid as a result of accidents, injuries, or diseases for which compensation is later paid
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Specifies requirements for workplace risk assessments, health and safety arrangements, and protective measures
RIDDOR 2013: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations - sets out employers' duties to report workplace accidents and incidents
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) (Amendment) Regulations 2004: Updates to the original 1998 regulations, modifying certain requirements for employers' liability insurance
Employment Rights Act 1996: Establishes basic employment rights including those related to sick leave and compensation during illness or injury
Statutory Sick Pay Regulations: Governs the payment of statutory sick pay to employees who are unable to work due to illness or injury
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Scheme: Government scheme providing compensation for employees who become disabled because of an accident at work or prescribed industrial disease
