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

Self-Employed People also bound by 17 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 1993 5 duties
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 1992 4 duties
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 1998 4 duties
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended 2022) 1992 4 duties
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 1999 3 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.005

REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS

2 years imprisonment

Select, fit, and use personal fall protection systems safely Any Person

s.004

Organisation and planning

2 years imprisonment

Plan, supervise, and safely organize all work at height Employer

s.006

Avoidance of risks from work at height

2 years imprisonment

Avoid work at height and prevent falls Employer

s.007

Selection of work equipment for work at height

2 years imprisonment

Select appropriate work equipment for working at height Employer

s.008

Requirements for particular work equipment

2 years imprisonment

Ensure all work at height equipment meets specific safety standards Employer

s.009

Fragile surfaces

2 years imprisonment

Avoid or protect work near fragile surfaces Employer

s.010

Falling objects

2 years imprisonment

Prevent injuries from falling, moving, or thrown objects Employer

s.011

Danger areas

2 years imprisonment

Secure and signpost danger areas where people could fall Employer

s.012

Inspection of work equipment

2 years imprisonment

Inspect work at height equipment and maintain safety records Employer

s.013

Inspection of places of work at height

Check surfaces and fall protection before working at height Employer

s.014

Duties of persons at work

2 years imprisonment

Use height safety equipment correctly and report defects Any Person

s.dock operations

Dock Operations

2 years imprisonment

Ensure safety standards are met during dock operations at height Employer

s.special provision in relation to caving and climbi

Special provision in relation to caving and climbing

2 years imprisonment

Maintain equivalent safety levels for caving and climbing instruction Self-Employed Person

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s.001

Official guidance

Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.

HSE health and safety policy guidance (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
Fragile roofs - safe working practices (HSE) (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
Roof work safety (HSE) (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
Mobile elevating work platforms (HSE) (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
Scaffolding safety (HSE) (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
HSENI agriculture guidance (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
HSE Scotland (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
FASET - Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
HSE falls from height statistics (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
Safe use of MEWPs - IPAF guidance (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
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HSE

Health and Safety Executive

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