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The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 HSE is the national independent watchdog for work-related health, safety and illness. We are an independent regulator and act in the public interest to reduce work-related death and serious injury across Great Britain’s workplaces. Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 , also referred to as HASAW or HSW, is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in the United Kingdom. The Health and Safety Executive is responsible for enforcing the Act and a number of other Acts and Statutory Instruments relevant to the working environment. Working at Height regulations 2005 The Work at Height Regulations 2005 came into force on 6 April 2005. The Regulations apply to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury. They place duties on employers, the self-employed, and any person that controls the work of others (for example facilities managers or building owners who may contract others to work at height).

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Health and Safety Executive HSE is the national independent watchdog for work-related health, safety and illness. We are an independent regulator and act in the public interest to reduce work-related death and serious injury across Great Britain’s workplaces. British Safety Council The British Safety Council is one of the world's leading health, safety and environmental organisations. Our vision is that no-one should be killed, injured or made ill by their work. IOSH With more than 39,000 members, we're the world's biggest professional health and safety organisation.  We set standards, and support, develop and connect our members with resources, guidance, events and training.  We're the voice of the profession, and campaign on issues that affect millions of working people.