Health and Safety
Executive / Commission
Young people
Information on publications and websites that provide further information on the health and safety of young people at work, work experience and work-based learning is given below. HSE cannot vouch for the accuracy or currency of this material.
has developed a Wiseup2work resource for young people and teachers. This is a unique information and activity hub for the under 21s, teachers, training providers, youth workers and employers. Anyone working with young people can use the activities on this site as part of induction training, work experience preparation or classroom lessons.
have a website dedicated to young workers and the employers of young workers.
has produced:
website contains articles on serious accidents to young workers and links to other resources.
is a confidential service designed to give free, practical advice on workplace health, safety and return to work issues, to smaller businesses (with 5 to 250 workers) in England and Wales.
provides a free and confidential occupational health and safety service health and safety service for small and medium sized enterprises in Scotland.
produces a range of guidance material covering various aspects of work experience.
Their safe learner website is intended as a one-stop shop for health and safety information related to the delivery of programmes for the Learning and Skills Council. It has a ‘whistle blowing’ hotline for learners who have tried unsuccessfully to resolve concerns about their health and safety with the trainer or employer.
The LSC guidance material includes:
They also produce material in the form of training CDs such as:
Further information can be obtained from the LSC.
produces guidance on work experience:
Information provided by the European Agency for Occupational Safety and Health for European week 2006