Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation that establishes fundamental requirements for workplace safety and general duties for employers. Forms the cornerstone of health and safety legislation in England and Wales.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Secondary legislation that mandates risk assessments and details specific management obligations for implementing safety systems and procedures.
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007: Legislation establishing corporate liability for deaths resulting from serious management failures, crucial for severe risk scenario planning.
Companies Act 2006: Comprehensive legislation outlining directors' duties, corporate governance requirements, and risk management obligations for companies registered in the UK.
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation governing how organizations must handle personal data, including risk assessment requirements for data processing activities.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Key environmental legislation establishing framework for waste management and control of emissions into the environment.
Environment Act 2021: Updated environmental legislation setting new requirements for environmental protection and sustainable resource management.
Climate Change Act 2008: Legislation setting framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change, including risk assessment requirements.
Civil Contingencies Act 2004: Legislation establishing framework for emergency planning and business continuity, including requirements for risk assessment and contingency planning.
HSE Guidelines: Regulatory guidance from the Health and Safety Executive providing detailed requirements for risk assessments and safety management systems.
FCA Requirements: Financial Conduct Authority regulatory requirements for risk assessment and management in financial services sector.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Regulations governing electronic communications and marketing, including requirements for privacy risk assessments.
