For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.

Employers also bound by 694 other Acts (top 5 shown)

The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 2003 236 duties
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 1998 120 duties
TULRCA 1992 1992 72 duties
Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (current NI employment law) 1996 52 duties
Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 2003 50 duties

Any Person also bound by 2338 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 169 duties
Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 144 duties
Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 101 duties
Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 95 duties

Traders also bound by 826 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 1995 413 duties
Companies Act 2006 2006 243 duties
The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 2008 114 duties
Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 62 duties
Building Societies Act 1986 1986 56 duties

What this Act requires

Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

Schedules

s.001

PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO FACTORIES WHICH ARE NOT NEW WORKPLACES, MODIFICATIONS, EXTENSIONS OR CONVERSIONS

2 years imprisonment

Ensure minimum workspace and sanitary facilities in older factories Employer

s.sch001

No room in the workplace shall be so overcrowded as...

Prevent overcrowding in workplace rooms to avoid health and safety risks Employer

s.sch001

Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph 1, the number...

Ensure each workroom has at least 11 cubic metres per person Employer

s.sch001

In workplaces where females work, there shall be at least...

Provide sufficient female-only toilets Employer

s.sch001

In workplaces where males work, there shall be at least...

Provide one toilet per 25 male workers Employer

Browse 2 other Schedules — structural / supplementary

s.sch001

In calculating for the purposes of this Part of this...

s.sch001

In calculating the number of males or females who work...

s.004

Stability and solidity

2 years imprisonment

Ensure the building is structurally stable and solid Trader

s.004

Requirements under these Regulations

Ensure workplace and modifications meet health and safety standards Employer

s.005

Maintenance of workplace, and of equipment, devices and systems

2 years imprisonment

Maintain the workplace, equipment, and safety systems in good repair Employer

s.006

Ventilation

2 years imprisonment

Ensure every enclosed workplace is adequately ventilated Employer

s.007

Temperature in indoor workplaces

2 years imprisonment

Maintain reasonable temperature and provide thermometers in indoor workplaces Trader

s.008

Lighting

Ensure all workplace areas have suitable and sufficient lighting Employer

s.009

Cleanliness and waste materials

2 years imprisonment

Keep the workplace, furniture, and fittings clean Employer

s.010

Room dimensions and space

2 years imprisonment

Ensure workrooms have sufficient space, height, and floor area Any Person

s.011

Workstations and seating

Ensure workstations and seating are safe and suitable Employer

s.012

Condition of floors and traffic routes

2 years imprisonment

Ensure floors and traffic routes are safe and well-maintained Employer

s.013

Falls or falling objects

2 years imprisonment

Securely cover or fence tanks and pits containing dangerous substances Employer

s.014

Windows, and transparent or translucent doors, gates and walls

2 years imprisonment

Ensure windows and glass surfaces are safe and visible Employer

s.015

Windows, skylights and ventilators

2 years imprisonment

Ensure windows and ventilators can be opened and used safely Employer

s.016

Ability to clean windows etc. safely

2 years imprisonment

Ensure windows and skylights can be cleaned safely Employer

s.017

Organisation etc. of traffic routes

2 years imprisonment

Organise workplace traffic routes for pedestrian and vehicle safety Employer

s.018

Doors and gates

2 years imprisonment

Ensure all workplace doors and gates are safe and functional Employer

s.019

Escalators and moving walkways

2 years imprisonment

Ensure escalators and moving walkways are safe and have emergency stops Employer

s.020

Sanitary conveniences

2 years imprisonment

Provide and maintain suitable sanitary conveniences Employer

s.022

Drinking water

2 years imprisonment

Provide adequate wholesome drinking water and cups Any Person

s.023

Accommodation for clothing

Provide suitable storage and drying facilities for clothing Employer

s.024

Facilities for changing clothing

Provide changing facilities for workers wearing special clothing Any Person

s.025

Disabled persons

2 years imprisonment

Adapt the workplace for disabled employees Any Person

s.025

Facilities for rest and to eat meals

2 years imprisonment

Provide suitable rest and meal facilities for employees Employer

Browse 6 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement

s.001

Citation and commencement

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Application of these Regulations

s.021

Washing facilities

s.026

Exemption certificates

s.027

Repeals, saving and revocations

Read the full Act on legislation.gov.uk

Official guidance

Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.

Worker hygiene and facilities | Food Standards Scotland (opens in a new tab) from Food Standards Scotland Detailed Guidance
CIBSE - Lighting guides (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
HSE - Lighting at work (HSG38) (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
HSE - Workplace health, safety and welfare (ACOP L24) (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
HSENI - Workplace health, safety and welfare (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
ILP - Institution of Lighting Professionals (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
CIBSE - Lighting guides (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
HSENI - Workplace health, safety and welfare (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
CIBSE - Guide A (Environmental design) (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
HSE - Ventilation at work (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
... and 31 more

Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

HSE

Primary

Health and Safety Executive

Workplace health, safety, and welfare regulation across all industries. Enforces the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and related regulations. Investigates …

ONR

Office for Nuclear Regulation

Independent regulator for nuclear safety and security. Issues nuclear site licences. Regulates nuclear installations, transport, and safeguards.

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