Legislation means the act of producing laws for governing bodies. A directive is a final decision made by an official body which may or may not have binding force. Health and safety at work The aim of the 1974 Act is to ensure that employers take reasonable steps to ensure health, safety and well-being of their employees while they are at work. These steps include:• Reviewing your current health and safety system• Identifying potential workplace hazards• Deciding who might be injured and how• Assessing risks and deciding on precautions• Implementing themThe benefits of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 for both employer and employee:• There are likely to be fewer accidents and incidents at work• There are risk rates reduced• Lower employee absence rates• Fewer threats of legal action• Better reputation for the businessThere are three factors that can affect health and safety in the workplace Inadequate training – part of this protection involves to provide you with the training adapted to your professional role. Employers are responsible for providing training to their employees to enable them to carry out their roles safely and effectively. If you do not receive adequate training regarding your role, it could result in a workplace accident resulting in minor injuries or even, in some cases, serious injuries. Inadequate supervision – young people are more vulnerable to injury than adults, so it is important to provide adequate supervision. while they are introduced into the business or industry to prevent minor or major injuries. Poor maintenance of facilities/equipment – ​​this is a major contributing factor to workplace accidents. If the workplace is not pr...... middle of paper ...... The purpose of the existence of regulatory bodies is to implement national qualification standards and ensure their consistent respect. The organization that is currently responsible for health and safety regulations in the UK is called the HSE (Health and Safety Executive). Other regulatory bodies for sport in the UK are generally local authorities and National Governing Bodies (NGBs) for sport. Here is a list of some regulatory bodies that are said to work in London: Human Tissue AuthorityCEBS Secretariat LtdAlliance of Companies MentionedThe staff of these regulatory bodies are responsible for inspecting and licensing companies and organizations. The role of the Adventurous Activities Licensing Authority is to inspect and license providers who ensure the safety of their participants and employees..