The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 is the basis of all health and safety legislation and sets out the legal requirements, which employers have towards employees and others, and employees have to themselves and each other. (HASWA)
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, place an obligation on employers to carry out a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to staff while they are at work.
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 details the key points organisations need to follow to help reduce exposure to substances detrimental to the health of workers. (COSHH).
Department of Health and Social Care
Health and Safety Executive;
CoSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
