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Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: The fundamental piece of health and safety legislation in the UK that sets out general duties for employers, employees, and self-employed persons. Forms the basis for all workplace safety requirements.

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Key regulations requiring employers to assess risks to workers and others, mandating suitable and sufficient risk assessments and specifying requirements for recording significant findings.

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

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992: Specifies requirements for provision, maintenance and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace.

Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Sets out requirements for managing risks from manual handling activities and preventing related injuries.

Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992: Covers health and safety requirements for work with display screen equipment, including computers and laptops.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002: Known as COSHH, these regulations control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.

Working at Height Regulations 2005: Covers all work activities where there is a risk of falling from height and measures to prevent falls.

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013: Known as RIDDOR, specifies mandatory reporting requirements for workplace accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences.

HSE Approved Codes of Practice: Practical guidance with special legal status that helps employers comply with health and safety law.

British Standards: National standards providing detailed technical specifications and best practice for various safety aspects.

Post-Brexit Retained EU Law: European safety standards and guidance retained in UK law following Brexit, maintaining consistency with previous EU requirements.

Common Law Duty of Care: Legal principle requiring employers to take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions that could harm employees or others.