This poster lays out the main elements of of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. Employers have a general duty under section 2 to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of their employees at work.

People in control of non-domestic premises have a duty (under section 4 of the Act) towards people who are not their employees but use their premises. The Regulations expand on these duties and are intended to protect the health and safety of everyone in the workplace, and ensure that adequate welfare facilities are provided for people at work.