and Executive (HSC & HSE) and other enforcement agencies. It also articulates the broad duties of employers, employees, and other relevant people^46. The Act requires employers to provide a working environment which is, "as far as is reasonably practicable", safe and without health risks. In addition employers are required to provide information, training, and supervision necessary to guarantee health and safety in the workplace.⁴⁷ However, over 75 % of firms in the UK have no occupational health care system beyond the statutory requirement of first aid, and less than a half of the population has access to occupational health facilities.

Certain work activities may carry greater health and safety risks for people with disabilities, however the Occupational Safety and Health Act does not distinguish between disabled and non-disabled workers. The law requires that employers reduce safety and health risks as far as it is reasonably practical, by making reasonable adjustments to working arrangements and physical premises. The reasonable adjustment is determined on the basis of risk/cost-benefit analysis.⁴⁸

The Occupational Safety and Health Act does not specifically address mental health issues stemming from work-related stress, but the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1992) do provide some specific coverage. They require that employers assess the nature and scale of risks to health in the workplace and ensure that appropriate control measures are in place. This applies to risks which cause stress as well as other workplace hazards.⁴⁹ However, for a person with a history of schizophrenia reasonable adjustments may include modifying the job description in order to remove non-essential but potentially hazardous duties, reviews at suitable intervals by an occupational health practitioner, regular management feedback and information and training for colleagues.⁵⁰