Health and Safety Regulation

Introduction

In 1994, the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) conducted a review of health and safety regulations, discovering widespread confusion regarding guidance, Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs), and regulations. This document is designed to clarify these distinctions and explain their interrelations. Intended primarily for employers and the self-employed, it offers valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding how health and safety laws operate in the UK.

What Health and Safety Law Requires

Overview of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 The cornerstone of British health and safety law, this Act outlines the general duties of employers towards employees and the public, as well as employees’ duties to themselves and each other. The principle of ‘so far as is reasonably practicable’ qualifies these duties, balancing the risk against the measures needed to mitigate it.

Management Regulations