It doesn't. It is an act cover safety at work, not at play.
Since sport is not work, the Health and Safety at WorkAct does not affect it.
The 4 legislation factors in sport are: 1) PPE 2)RIDDOR 3) CASHH 4)health & safety work act 1974 you can search each one on google
The Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 is the basic enabling legislation on workplace health and safety in the United Kingdom.
Health & Safety At Work Act 1974
Team work.
e.g. healthy and safety at work act 1974
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
The main objectives of the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act are to secure the health, safety, and welfare of people at work; to protect others from risks arising from work activities; to control the use and storage of dangerous substances; and to control emissions into the atmosphere.
Each country has a its own Health and Safety at Work Act with different provisions, but in general such acts affect employers and employees.
If the safety precautions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are not followed, the employer may be subject to government citations and fines, and employes or visitors may be injured or made ill.
It stops teachers from being reckless!
The Health and Safety at Work Act was passed by the Parliament of England, sometimes called the British Parliament.