Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace health and safety in the UK, setting out the general duties employers have towards employees and members of the public
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Requires employers to assess and manage risks to their employees and others arising from work activities
Food Safety Act 1990: Main framework for food safety and consumer protection legislation in Great Britain, ensuring food is safe for consumption and complies with safety requirements
Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013: Detailed requirements for food hygiene, including temperature controls, facilities requirements, and staff training
General Food Law Regulation (EC) 178/2002: Establishes general principles and requirements of food law, including food safety procedures and traceability requirements
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Covers the moving of items by lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing or pulling, particularly relevant for food bank storage and distribution
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Regulates the processing of personal data, relevant for handling information about food bank users and volunteers
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Requires employers to maintain insurance to cover potential workplace injuries and illnesses
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Sets out fire safety requirements for premises, including risk assessments and preventative measures
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Covers waste management and environmental protection requirements, including duty of care for waste disposal
Food Information Regulations 2014: Governs food labeling and information provided to consumers, including allergen information
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Provides the legislative framework for the vetting and barring scheme for people who work with vulnerable groups
