What are requirements for health and safety at work?

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA) is the primary piece of legislation that covers health and safety at work in the UK. It places a wide range of duties on employers to protect the health and safety of their employees and others who may be affected by their work activities.

Some of the key requirements of the HSWA include:

* Assessing the risks to health and safety in the workplace and taking steps to eliminate or control those risks

* Providing safe equipment and systems of work

* Ensuring that employees receive adequate training and supervision

* Providing a safe place of work

* Reporting any accidents or injuries that occur at work

The HSWA is enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which is responsible for investigating accidents and injuries, prosecuting offenders, and providing advice and guidance to employers on how to comply with the law.

In addition to the HSWA, there are a number of other regulations that deal with specific health and safety risks, such as:

* The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)

* The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR)

* The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 (WHSWR)

Employers are required to comply with all relevant health and safety regulations.