Name of Legislation

Aim

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

This covers a variety of safe working practices and all the regulations associated with it

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

This includes sets of regulations covering the workplace environment. This includes issues of cleanliness, sanitary and washing facilities as well as rest, eating and changing facilities.

The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992

This details the employer’s obligations to provide suitable and sufficient protective and equipment for all employees to use.

Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 1989

These regulations lay down the recommended volumes and percentage strengths of different hydrogen based products.

Provision and Use of work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1989

These regulations are designed to ensure the regular maintenance and monitoring of work equipment and the training for anyone who uses it.

Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

These state that every electrical appliance in the work environment must be tested every twelve months by a qualified electrician.

Environmental Protection Act 1990

This states that all waste must be disposed of safely.

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)

These regulations cover the recording of any serious incidents or accidents and are reported to the local environmental health officer.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2003 (COSHH)

This law requires the employers to control the exposure to hazardous substances in the work place.