<Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Text of statute as originally enacted </Th> </Tr> <P> The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 is a United Kingdom Statutory Instrument that stipulates general requirements on accommodation standards for nearly all workplaces . The regulations implemented European Union directive 89 / 654 / EEC on minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace and repeal and supersede much of the Factories Act 1961 and Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 . </P> <P> Since 31 December 1995, all new and existing workplaces have had to comply to these regulations . </P> <P> Breach of the regulations by an employer, controller of work premises or occupier of a factory is a crime, punishable on summary conviction or on indictment with an unlimited fine . Either an individual or a corporation can be punished and sentencing practice is published by the Sentencing Guidelines Council . Enforcement is the responsibility of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) or in some cases, local authorities . </P>

The workplace (health and safety and welfare) regulations 1992