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

Occupiers also bound by 101 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England/Wales comparison) 2005 23 duties
Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 2006 21 duties
Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No. 2) Order 2006 2006 15 duties
Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2015 2015 13 duties
Highways Act 1980 1980 12 duties

Employees also bound by 53 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (current NI employment law) 1996 13 duties
The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 2003 10 duties
Shared Parental Leave Regulations 2014 2014 10 duties
Paternity and Adoption Leave Regulations 2002 2002 9 duties
Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 2006 5 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.

Part 1 — Preliminary

No sections of this Part have been ingested yet.

Part 2 — General requirements

s.004

Duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises

2 years imprisonment

Identify and manage asbestos in non-domestic premises Occupier

s.005

Identification of the presence of asbestos

Identify asbestos before starting work Employer

s.006

Assessment of work which exposes employees to asbestos

2 years imprisonment

Assess and record asbestos risks before starting work Employer

s.007

Plans of work

2 years imprisonment

Prepare and follow a written plan of work for asbestos Employer

s.010

Information, instruction and training

2 years imprisonment

Provide asbestos information, instruction and training to employees Employer

s.011

Prevention or reduction of exposure to asbestos

2 years imprisonment

Prevent or minimize employee exposure to asbestos Employer

s.012

Use of control measures etc

2 years imprisonment

Ensure asbestos control measures are properly used and reported Employer

s.013

Maintenance of control measures etc

2 years imprisonment

Maintain and test asbestos control measures and keep records Employer

s.014

Provision and cleaning of protective clothing

2 years imprisonment

Provide and clean protective clothing for employees exposed to asbestos Employer

s.015

Arrangements to deal with accidents, incidents and emergencies

2 years imprisonment

Establish emergency procedures for asbestos incidents Employer

s.016

Duty to prevent or reduce the spread of asbestos

2 years imprisonment

Prevent or reduce the spread of asbestos from the workplace Employer

s.017

Cleanliness of premises and plant

2 years imprisonment

Keep asbestos work areas and equipment clean Employee

s.018

Designated areas

2 years imprisonment

Designate, signpost, and control access to asbestos work areas Employer

s.020

Standards for air testing and site clearance certification

Use accredited professionals for asbestos air testing and site clearance Employer

s.021

Standards for analysis

2 years imprisonment

Ensure asbestos analysis meets ISO 17025 standards Employer

s.022

Health records and medical surveillance

Maintain asbestos health records and provide medical surveillance Employer

s.023

Washing and changing facilities

2 years imprisonment

Provide separate washing, changing, and storage facilities for asbestos work Employer

s.024

Storage, distribution and labelling of raw asbestos and asbestos waste

2 years imprisonment

Seal and label asbestos and asbestos waste during storage and transport Employer

Browse 3 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

s.008

Part 3 — Prohibitions and related provisions

s.026

Prohibitions of exposure to asbestos

2 years imprisonment

Do not use, spray, or manufacture asbestos products Employer

s.027

Labelling of products containing asbestos

Label products or components containing asbestos Any Person

Browse 2 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

s.025

Interpretation of prohibitions

s.028

Additional provisions in the case of exceptions and exemptions

Part 4 — Miscellaneous

s.035

Review

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State must review asbestos regulations every five years Crown / Minister / Government department

Browse 6 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

s.029

Schedules

s.002

Appendix 7 to Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation – special provisions on the labelling of articles containing asbestos

Label all products, waste, and raw materials containing asbestos Any Person

Browse 2 other Schedules — structural / supplementary

s.001

Particulars to be included in a notification

s.003

Amendments

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Official guidance

Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.

HSE: CDM (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
GOV.UK: environmental permits (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Excavation safety - HSE construction guidance (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
HSE guidance on demolition safety (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
CDM 2015 guidance (HSE) (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
Planning lifting operations - crane safety (HSE) (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
Vibration - health surveillance (HSE) (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
Noise - health surveillance (HSE) (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
HSE - Temporary works (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
BS EN 752: Drain and sewer systems outside buildings (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
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Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

HSE

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 …

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What this Act requires

Part 1 — Preliminary

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Schedules

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