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

Self-Employed People also bound by 82 other Acts (top 5 shown)

General Dental Services Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 1993 12 duties
The National Health Service (General Dental Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 2010 7 duties
The General Chiropractic Council (Indemnity Arrangements) Rules Order of Council 2015 2015 5 duties
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

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.sch002

Any structure or part of a structure which supports means...

Ensure support structures for fall protection are strong enough Any Person

s.sch004

A safeguard shall be used only if—

Only use safeguards after risk assessment and adequate training Employer

s.sch006

Every employer shall ensure that a ladder is used for...

Use ladders for work at height only after a risk assessment Employer

Browse 43 other Schedules — structural / supplementary

s.sch001

Schedule 1 para.wrapper1n2

s.sch002

Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference in this Schedule...

s.sch002

Means of protection shall— (a) be of sufficient dimensions, of...

s.sch002

In relation to work at height involved in construction work—...

s.sch002

(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), there shall not be a...

s.sch003

Interpretation

s.sch003

The dimensions, form and layout of scaffolding decks shall be...

s.sch003

While a scaffold is not available for use, including during...

s.sch003

Scaffolding may be assembled, dismantled or significantly altered only under...

s.sch003

Condition of surfaces

s.sch003

Stability of supporting structure

s.sch003

Stability of working platforms

s.sch003

Safety on working platforms

s.sch003

Loading

s.sch003

Additional requirements for scaffolding

s.sch003

Depending on the complexity of the scaffolding selected, an assembly,...

s.sch003

A copy of the plan, including any instructions it may...

s.sch004

Any reference in this Schedule to a safeguard is to...

s.sch004

A safeguard shall be suitable and of sufficient strength to...

s.sch004

A safeguard shall— (a) in the case of a safeguard...

s.sch004

Suitable and sufficient steps shall be taken to ensure, so...

s.sch005

Suitable and sufficient steps shall be taken to prevent any...

s.sch006

Every ladder shall be used in such a way that—...

s.sch006

Any surface upon which a ladder rests shall be stable,...

s.sch006

A ladder shall be so positioned as to ensure its...

s.sch006

A suspended ladder shall be attached in a secure manner...

s.sch006

A portable ladder shall be prevented from slipping during use...

s.sch006

A ladder used for access shall be long enough to...

s.sch006

No interlocking or extension ladder shall be used unless its...

s.sch006

A mobile ladder shall be prevented from moving before it...

s.sch006

Where a ladder or run of ladders rises a vertical...

s.sch007

The name and address of the person for whom the...

s.sch007

The location of the work equipment inspected.

s.sch007

A description of the work equipment inspected.

s.sch007

The date and time of the inspection.

s.sch007

Details of any matter identified that could give rise to...

s.sch007

Details of any action taken as a result of any...

s.sch007

Details of any further action considered necessary.

s.sch007

The name and position of the person making the report....

s.sch009

In relation to work at height where people are engaged...

s.sch009

In this Schedule— “dock gate” means any lock gate or...

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schedule/5/part/2/paragraph/wrapper2n2

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s.004

Organisation and planning

2 years imprisonment

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

s.005

Competence

Ensure competence of anyone working at height or supervising it 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

Dock Operations

2 years imprisonment

Ensure safety standards are met during dock operations 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

Special provision in relation to caving and climbing

2 years imprisonment

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

s.014

Duties of persons at work

2 years imprisonment

Use height safety equipment correctly and report defects Any Person

Browse 11 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement

sch. 5 para. 1

sch. 5 para. 2

sch. 5 para. 3

s.001

Official guidance

Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.

1. Responsibility for load security (opens in a new tab) from DVSA Detailed Guidance
HSE health and safety policy guidance (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
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
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