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Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation establishing the fundamental principles of workplace health and safety in England and Wales. Sets out general duties of employers to ensure workplace safety and health of employees and others.

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Key regulations that specify detailed requirements for risk assessments, including when and how they should be conducted. Mandates employers to assess risks to workers and others affected by their activities.

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

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002: Specific regulations governing the control and handling of hazardous substances in the workplace, requiring specific risk assessments for chemical and biological agents.

Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Legislation covering the movement of objects by human force, requiring specific risk assessments for lifting, carrying, and moving operations.

Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992: Regulations specific to work with computers and displays, requiring assessments of workstations and measures to reduce associated risks.

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992: Legislation governing the provision and use of personal protective equipment at work, including requirements for assessment of suitable PPE.

Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation to consider when personal information is included in risk assessments, ensuring proper handling and protection of personal data.

Equality Act 2010: Legislation to ensure risk assessments and resulting measures do not discriminate against protected characteristics and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary.

HSE Guidance Documents: Non-statutory guidance from the Health and Safety Executive providing practical advice on how to comply with health and safety law.

Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs): Special status guidance with legal standing, providing practical examples of good practice and how to comply with health and safety law.