Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace safety and health requirements for snow removal operations
Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984: Legislation defining the duty of care owed to lawful visitors and trespassers, relevant for snow and ice clearance responsibilities
Highways Act 1980: Legislation governing responsibilities for snow clearance adjacent to public highways
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing the provision of services and implied terms in service contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights when the client is an individual rather than a business
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislation governing the proper disposal of snow, salt, and grit during snow removal operations
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts and limiting the extent to which liability can be excluded
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing maximum working hours and rest periods for workers performing snow removal services
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring workers receive at least the minimum wage for snow removal work
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation defining basic employment rights for workers and subcontractors
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Regulations requiring risk assessments and management of health and safety in snow removal operations
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992: Regulations governing the provision and use of PPE for snow removal workers
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Regulations governing safe manual handling practices during snow removal
Water Resources Act 1991: Legislation governing water runoff and environmental impact of snow removal and salt/grit usage
