Below is a list of regulations as well as advice and guidance for employers. This is not an exhaustive list and more information can be found on the Health and Safety Executive website. Further useful websites may be found under the useful links page.
Accidents at work
The RIDDOR (reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences) Regulations 1995 require an employer to report work-related accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences.
Acupuncture
Anyone running a business which involves the piercing of human skin are subject to the London Local Authorities Act 1991 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Asbestos: Health and Safety Executive
There are three types of asbestos and contact with it can cause serious ill-health unless appropriate measures are taken.
Computers and display screen equipment: Health and Safety Executive
Using display screen equipment such as a computer can give rise to many associated problems. Assessments of workstations should occur to ensure that their equipment and environment is safe for them.
Electricity: Health and Safety Executive
Under the electricity at work regulations, it is a requirement that your electrical works contractor is a fully registered member of the National Inspection Council for Electrical Insulation Contracting (NICEIC).
Electrolysis
Anyone conducting a business which involves piercing human skin is subject to the Local Authorities Act 1991 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Fire enforcement
If you are an employer you are responsible for complying with fire regulations, which will include carrying out a fire risk assessment and producing an emergency plan for your workplace.
Gas, fires, fire safety and explosive substances
There are a number of items and substances present in the workplace that can catch fire and a number of regulations governing them.
Gas safety: Health and Safety Executive
Fire and explosions: Health and Safety Executive
Hazardous waste and substances
Substances used directly in work activities are classified as hazardous as they can be the causes of ill-health.
Health and safety policy: Health and Safety Executive
If you employ five or more members of staff, you are required by law to have a written health and safety policy.
Legionella: Health and Safety Executive
Legionella is a type of bacteria which can cause legionnaire's disease.
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) (1998)
The regulations aim to reduce risks to people’s health and safety from lifting equipment provided for use at work.
Manual handling: Health and Safety Executive
The law requires you to avoid manual handling operations if possible, and if not, to carry out a manual handling assessment.
Pressure systems: Health and Safety Executive
Regulations relating to pressure systems apply to any individual or owner of premises which contains a pressurised system or pressurised equipment.
Radiation
Exists in two forms: ionising and non-ionising. Excess doses of radiation can cause serious health problems.
Risk assessment: Health and Safety Executive
Employers are required by law to perform risk assessments and protect people from risks in the workplace as far as is ‘reasonably practical’. Risk assessments should identify and prioritize risks which could cause real harm; and identify reasonable control measures to prevent harm.
Slips, trips and falls: Health and Safety Executive
It is a requirement of businesses to prevent or control slips, trips and falls as far as possible.
Smokefree England
From July 1 2007 virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces in England will become smokefree. To find out what your business needs to do visit the Smokefree England website.
Sterilisation
Anyone conducting a business which involves piercing human skin is subject to the Local Authorities Act 1991 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Stress: Health and Safety Executive
As an employer your are required to take reasonable care that your employees are not put at risk from excessive and sustained levels of stress.
Work at heights: Health and Safety Executive
Relevant legislation makes it the duty of those that control the work of others to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to ensure the safety of those carrying out the work.
Workplace Health Safety and Welfare Regulations (1992): Health and Safety Executive
These regulations cover a wide range of basic health, safety and welfare issues and apply to most workplaces.
Workplace noise: Health and Safety Executive
There are three specific action levels for workplace noise, which when reached, employers must take the appropriate measures to reduce employees exposure to noise.