The main piece of legislation which applies to health and safety at work is the Health and Safety etc. Act 1974. The Act places a legal duty on people at work to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and for the health and safety of other people who may be affected by their acts or omissions. The Act is supported by associated Regulations including:
? The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
? The Workplace (Health, Safety And Welfare) Regulations 1992
? The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992
? Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
? Manual Handling Regulations 1992
? Lifting Operations And Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
? The Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992
? Electricity At Work Regulations 1989
? Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999
? Noise at Work Regulations 1989
? The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981
? Working Time Regulations 1989
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