Analysis of Workplace Safety, Contracts, and Initial Public Offerings

This document provides comprehensive answers to three key questions in business law. The first answer examines workplace safety, detailing relevant UK legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Workplace (Health, Safety, and Welfare) Regulations 1992, the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, the Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999, the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, and the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992. The second answer focuses on contract law, outlining the requirements for a valid contract, including offer, acceptance, consideration, competency, and legal intent, and provides examples such as Carlill vs Carbolic Smoke Ball. The third answer explores Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), explaining their purpose, the reasons for a company to go public, and the features of a Public Limited Company (PLC). The document covers various aspects of business law, providing a thorough analysis of each topic.