The law that applies to ULDs
As an employer, you have legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 to ensure the health and safety of employees at work and assess and reduce potential risks. These duties extend to preventing work-related upper limb disorders (ULDs) or stopping them getting worse.
These regulations contain specific duties about certain kinds of work, such as display screen equipment or working with vibrating tools.
Other regulations impose requirements relevant to the prevention of ULDs, these include;
- Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
- Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
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