The Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974 (United Kingdom)

The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers have a legal responsibility to make sure that they provide a safe working environment. This may include carrying out risk assessments, offering staff training, and providing adequate safety equipment.

Some employers may also be subject to other laws, for example, those working with hazardous substances, or roles that require manual handling.