Guide on young workers' safety

Updated guidance for employers of under 18s, which will also be helpful for parents, guardians, teachers and people who organise work experience has been published by the Health and Safety Executive(HSE).

Last year six under-19s lost their lives carrying out work-related activities, 1,551 sustained major injuries and a further 5,310 youngsters were off work for over three days as a result of a work-related illness or injury.

Young people at work - a guide for employers (second edition), available from HSE Books 01787 881165 price £7.75