Regulations, imposing duties on employers and those in control of workplaces (mining and construction sites excepted), aimed at: (a) health and safety in the workplace covering the environment in which employees are expected to work (ventilation, temperatures etc.); (b) design and maintenance of the premises (condition of floors, traffic routes, etc.); and (c) welfare facilities. The Regulations apply to all parts of the workplace including outdoor workspace. A breach of the Regulations is criminal and also provides the basis for a civil action.