Building Services Industry Regulations

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What are statutory regulations?

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Statutory regulations are legally binding and enforceable by law. They are made under Acts of Parliament.

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What are non-statutory regulations?

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Non-statutory regulations have advisory or guidance purposes and are not enforceable by law. They reflect standards of good practice.

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What is the Health and Safety at Work etc Act (HASAWA)?

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HASAWA is a statutory regulation covering all places where work is carried out, including voluntary work. It mandates responsibility for safety.

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What is the Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR)?

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EAWR is a statutory regulation with 33 regulations, focusing on electrical safety for electricians.

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What is the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations (ESQCR)?

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ESQCR unifies standards for electricity generators, suppliers, distributors, and meter operators, ensuring safety and quality of electricity supplies.

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What is the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)?

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PUWER covers the supply and use of safe equipment in the workplace.

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What is the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)?

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COSHH covers workplace substances hazardous to health, including chemicals and asbestos.

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What is the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)?

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CDM places duties on clients, designers, and contractors to consider health and safety throughout a construction project.

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What is the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR)?

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MHOR aims to reduce injuries from manual handling of loads at work.

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What is the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (PPEWR)?

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PPEWR requires assessment and provision of PPE to employees.