Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace safety and health in England and Wales, setting out employers' responsibilities to ensure the safety of workers and public
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Requires employers to assess and manage risks to their employees and others arising from work activities
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002: Regulations controlling exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace, particularly relevant for handling pesticides and chemicals in landscape maintenance
Work at Height Regulations 2005: Governs safety requirements for working at height, important for tree work and maintenance of tall hedges or structures
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for environmental protection including waste management and pollution control in landscape operations
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981: Protects wildlife and habitats, crucial for landscape maintenance activities that might affect local flora and fauna
Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000: Legislation regarding public access and rights of way, important for maintenance work in public areas
Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016: Regulates activities that could impact the environment, including waste operations and water discharge
Working Time Regulations 1998: Controls working hours and rest periods for employees in landscape maintenance operations
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures workers receive at least the minimum wage for their work
Equality Act 2010: Protects against discrimination and promotes equality in the workplace
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires businesses to ensure their operations and supply chains are free from forced labor and human trafficking
Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011: Governs the collection, transport, recovery, and disposal of waste from landscape maintenance activities
Controlled Waste Regulations 2012: Defines and regulates different types of waste, including green waste from landscape maintenance
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER): Ensures safety in the use of work equipment, particularly relevant for landscape maintenance machinery
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER): Governs the safe use of lifting equipment in landscape operations
Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986: Regulates the use of pesticides and herbicides in landscape maintenance
Plant Protection Products Regulations 2011: Controls the use and application of plant protection products and pesticides
Occupiers' Liability Act 1957: Defines duty of care to lawful visitors in maintained areas
Occupiers' Liability Act 1984: Extends duty of care to trespassers in maintained areas
Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Governs procurement procedures for public sector contracts, including landscape maintenance services
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides for interest on late payments in commercial transactions
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Regulates the processing and handling of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements and supplements the UK GDPR, providing framework for data protection
