Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation establishing general duties for employers and employees, forming the foundation of workplace health and safety requirements in occupational therapy settings
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Regulations detailing specific requirements for risk assessments and risk management procedures in the workplace, including healthcare settings
Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: Healthcare-specific legislation outlining quality and safety requirements and person-centered care provisions for regulated healthcare activities
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legislation governing assessment of mental capacity and decision-making considerations for patients receiving occupational therapy services
HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Occupational Therapists: Professional standards and guidelines established by the Health and Care Professions Council defining best practice requirements for occupational therapists
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation governing patient confidentiality and information handling requirements in healthcare settings
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination and requiring reasonable adjustments for patients with protected characteristics in healthcare services
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Regulations specifying safe handling procedures and equipment usage requirements relevant to occupational therapy practice
Care Act 2014: Legislation establishing safeguarding provisions and care and support requirements for vulnerable adults receiving healthcare services
