Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA): Primary legislation establishing general duties of employers to ensure safety of employees and others, including requirements for safe systems of work
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Regulations covering risk assessment requirements, preventive and protective measures, and general health and safety arrangements
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH): Legislation governing the handling and storage of chemical cleaning products, including exposure limits and safety measures
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Regulations covering lifting and carrying equipment/materials and ergonomic considerations in the workplace
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992: Requirements for PPE provision, including maintenance and storage of protective equipment
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: Regulations governing working environment conditions and slip/trip prevention measures
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989: Safety requirements for the use of electrical cleaning equipment and general electrical safety
Working at Height Regulations 2005: Regulations governing safety measures when working at height during cleaning operations
RIDDOR 2013: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations, requiring the reporting of workplace accidents and incidents
First Aid at Work Regulations 1981: Requirements for workplace first aid arrangements and facilities
