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Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA): The foundational legislation for workplace health and safety that sets general duties for employers, employees, and self-employed persons. Forms the cornerstone of health and safety legislation in England and Wales.

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Provides specific requirements for conducting risk assessments, including details on timing, methodology, and implementation of safety measures. Essential for risk assessment templates.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH): Regulations governing the assessment and control of chemical and biological risks in the workplace. Must be considered when risks involve hazardous substances.

Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Legislation specifically addressing risks associated with lifting, carrying, and moving loads. Important for physical handling risk assessments.

Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992: Regulations covering health and safety requirements for work with display screen equipment, including computers. Essential for office-based risk assessments.

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992: Legislation governing the provision and use of personal protective equipment at work. Critical for risk assessments involving PPE requirements.

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Legislation covering fire safety requirements and risk assessments. Must be incorporated when considering fire safety aspects of continuous risk assessment.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018: Laws governing the handling and protection of personal data. Relevant when risk assessments involve collecting or processing personal information.

HSE Guidelines: Non-statutory guidance from the Health and Safety Executive providing practical advice on implementing health and safety legislation and conducting risk assessments.