Where will I find the rules?

The main statutes are:

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (Risk Assessment)
• The Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996
• Safety Representatives and Safety Committee Regulations 1977.

There are many other regulations relating to specific areas of health and safety, for example, manual handling, display screen equipment, control of substances hazardous to health and first aid. There are also approved codes of practice (ACOPS), which provide practical advice on compliance and have special legal status.