ABSTRACT
This chapter outlines of the Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Act and The Environmental Protection Act and associated regulations. It Summaries of over 30 sets of regulations mainly made under the HSW Act which are covered by the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) General Certificate syllabus. Students should check the latest edition of the NEBOSH Certificate guide to ensure that the regulations summarised are the latest for the course being undertaken. Many managers and other students will find these summaries a useful quick reference to health and safety legal requirements. However, anyone involved in achieving compliance with legal requirements should ensure they read the regulations themselves, any approved codes of practice and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance. The achievement of an understanding of the basic legal requirements can be a daunting task. The HSE also has an interest in the carriage by road and rail of dangerous and environmentally hazardous goods.
