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This page summarises the principal UK legislation, regulations and guidance that underpin Oxford Environmental Consultants's services. It is a non-exhaustive reference only and does not constitute legal advice. For formal advice, please consult a qualified lawyer or the relevant enforcing authority.
General health and safety
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 — the overarching Act imposing general duties on employers and persons in control of premises.
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 — requires risk assessment and the appointment of competent persons.
- Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 — covers ventilation, temperature, cleanliness and related workplace welfare.
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) — allocates duties on construction projects.
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) — controls exposure to hazardous substances, including biological agents.
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) — reporting duties for specified work-related incidents.
Asbestos
- Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) — the primary asbestos regulation in Great Britain.
- HSE ACoP L143 — Managing and working with asbestos.
- HSG 227 — A comprehensive guide to managing asbestos in premises.
- HSG 264 — Asbestos: The survey guide.
- HSG 248 — Asbestos: The analysts' guide.
Fire safety
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO 2005) — imposes duties on the Responsible Person for non-domestic premises and common parts of multi-occupied residential buildings.
- Fire Safety Act 2021 — clarifies scope to include structure, external walls and flat entrance doors.
- Building Safety Act 2022 — new regime for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs), Accountable Persons and the Golden Thread.
- Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 — imposes duties on responsible persons of multi-occupied residential buildings.
- PAS 79-1 / PAS 79-2 — Fire risk assessment methodology.
- BS 9991 · BS 9999 · BS 9997 — Fire safety in design & management.
- BS 5839 · BS 5266 · BS 8214 — Fire detection, emergency lighting and fire-door assemblies.
Water hygiene
- HSE Approved Code of Practice L8 — Legionnaires' disease: The control of legionella bacteria in water systems.
- HSG 274 Parts 1–3 — practical control measures for cooling, hot & cold water and other risk systems.
- BS 8580-1:2019 — Water quality risk assessments for Legionella control.
- BS 7592:2022 — Sampling for Legionella bacteria in water systems.
Damp, mould & housing
- Housing Act 2004 — established the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
- Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 — right to bring proceedings for unfit housing.
- Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 — enhanced powers for the Regulator of Social Housing; enables "Awaab's Law".
- BS 5250:2021 — Management of moisture in buildings.
- Approved Document F (Ventilation) — Building Regulations ventilation requirements.
Data protection & commercial
- UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).
- Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
- Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
- Limitation Act 1980.
Version: Reviewed February 2026. Next review February 2027.
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