Legal: Legislation and standards

All the following legislation applies to slips and trips to a greater or lesser degree.

• Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
• Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977 and Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996.
• Workplace (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007.
• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992.
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.