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Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA): The foundational legislation for workplace health and safety in the UK that sets out general duties of employers to ensure employee safety. This is the primary framework legislation for occupational health and safety in England and Wales.

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Key regulations that specifically mandate risk assessments and detail the fundamental requirements for risk assessment processes. These regulations supplement the HSWA and provide more specific requirements.

Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: Regulations covering basic workplace conditions including ventilation, temperature, lighting, cleanliness, room dimensions, workstations, and facilities.

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992: Legislation governing the provision and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace, including assessment, maintenance, and proper use requirements.

Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Regulations covering the movement of objects by human force, including lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving, and the required risk assessments for such activities.

Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992: Legislation specifically focused on the safe use of display screen equipment (computers, laptops, etc.) and requirements for workstation assessment.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH): Regulations requiring employers to control substances that are hazardous to health, including risk assessment and implementation of exposure control measures.

Working at Height Regulations 2005: Legislation governing all work at height where there is a risk of a fall that could cause personal injury, including planning, supervision, and safety requirements.

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR): Regulations that require employers to report and keep records of serious workplace accidents, occupational diseases, and specified dangerous occurrences.

HSE Approved Codes of Practice: Practical guidance provided by the Health and Safety Executive with special legal status, providing detailed advice on how to comply with health and safety law.

Equality Act 2010: Legislation that must be considered in risk assessments to ensure the protection of vulnerable workers and prevent discrimination in safety measures.

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007: Act that establishes a criminal offense for organizations where serious management failures result in a gross breach of a duty of care causing death.