Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace safety and establishing general duties of employers to ensure worker safety
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Establishes requirements for risk assessments, principles of prevention, and general health and safety arrangements in the workplace
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER): Covers safety requirements for work equipment, including maintenance, inspection, and training requirements for carpentry tools and machinery
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Requires assessment of manual handling risks and implementation of measures to reduce risk of injury when handling materials and equipment
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH): Mandates assessment and control measures for risks from wood dust and chemicals used in carpentry work
Work at Height Regulations 2005: Specifies requirements for working on ladders/platforms and implementation of fall prevention measures
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992: Covers requirements for PPE provision, maintenance, and proper use in carpentry operations
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Establishes requirements for project planning, management, and site safety in construction-related activities
Noise at Work Regulations 2005: Regulates exposure to noise in the workplace, particularly relevant for power tools and machinery used in carpentry
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989: Governs the safe use of electrical equipment and power tools in carpentry work
First Aid at Work Regulations 1981: Specifies requirements for workplace first aid provisions and facilities
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR): Mandates the reporting of workplace accidents, injuries, and dangerous incidents to relevant authorities
