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Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation establishing general duties for employers to ensure health, safety and welfare of employees. Forms the foundation for workplace safety requirements including smoking-related risks.

Health Act 2006: Key legislation implementing smoke-free regulations in England and Wales, including the prohibition of smoking in enclosed public places and workplaces.

The Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006: Detailed regulations defining smoke-free premises and specifying enforcement responsibilities and mechanisms.

The Smoke-free (Signs) Regulations 2012: Specific regulations detailing the requirements for no-smoking signage in premises and workplaces.

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Regulations outlining risk assessment requirements and preventive/protective measures that must be implemented in workplaces.

Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: Regulations covering ventilation requirements and general workplace conditions that affect smoking-related risks.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH): Regulations governing exposure to harmful substances, including considerations for second-hand smoke and exposure limits/controls.

The Equality Act 2010: Legislation requiring consideration of reasonable adjustments for employees with specific health conditions that may be affected by smoking or second-hand smoke.