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 171 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 1998 204 duties
The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 2003 201 duties
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 1989 55 duties
Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 2006 51 duties
TULRCA 1992 1992 47 duties

Any Person also bound by 749 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 110 duties
Licensing Act 2003 2003 105 duties
Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 97 duties
Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 86 duties

Traders also bound by 219 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 1995 952 duties
TULRCA 1992 1992 39 duties
Companies Act 2006 2006 39 duties
Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 2013 39 duties
The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 2018 33 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.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

Facilities for rest and to eat meals

2 years imprisonment

Provide suitable rest and meal facilities for employees Employer

s.disabled persons

Disabled persons

2 years imprisonment

Adapt the workplace for disabled employees Any Person

s.stability and solidity

Stability and solidity

2 years imprisonment

Ensure the building is structurally stable and solid Trader

Browse 5 other sections — procedural / definitional / 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.

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
HSE - Workplace temperature (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
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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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