Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 build on the 1974 Act by requiring employers to conduct thorough risk assessments and implement preventive measures. These regulations mandate that employers regularly review and update their risk assessments, particularly when there are changes in the workplace or new hazards are identified.

Additionally, they stipulate that employers must provide adequate health and safety training to employees and ensure that all safety measures are effectively communicated and enforced.

The full text of the regulations is available here​.

For building managers, ensuring compliance with these regulations is not only a legal requirement but also a crucial aspect of risk management. The buildings you manage are classed as placed of work.

Therefore hiring unqualified or negligent contractors who fail to adhere to these safety standards can expose the building manager to significant liability. If an incident occurs due to a contractor’s non-compliance, the building manager may be held accountable, facing legal actions, financial penalties, and increased insurance costs.