Legislation Acts ( Purposes )

the Health and safety work act 1974 (HSWA)

ensures the health,safety and welfare of people at work ( STATUATORY )

Electricity at work act 1989

Ensures the preventation of death or injury caused by electricity in a workplace ( STATUATORY )

COSHH regulations 2002

Protects workers, Others and the enviroment from risks caused by hazardous substances ( STATUATORY )

PPE at work regulations 1992

Ensures employers provide suitable PPE to ensure the risk of injury or further harm is reduces. ( STATUATORY )

Manual handling operations 1992

Reduces the risk of injury from carrying , pushing or pulling and to prevent future health risks ( NON - STATUATORY )

Enviromental protection act 1990

To protect the environment and human health by regulating waste, pollution, and emissions.

Enviromental act 2021

To improve air quality, water, biodiversity, and resource efficiency, while establishing long-term environmental governance.

climate change act 2008

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate change, and achieve net-zero emissions