Protecting Young People at Work

From HSE

Workers are as likely to have an accident in the first 6 months at a workplace as they are during the whole of the rest of their working life.

Young people are especially at risk as they are likely to be new to the workplace and less aware of risks.

When you employ young people under the age of 18, you have the same responsibilities for their health, safety and welfare as you do for other workers. This applies whether they are a worker, on work experience, or an apprentice.

HSE's website has dedicated health and safety advice for:

• employers

• young workers

• work experience organisers

• schools and colleges

  
  

Visit our young workers guidance to find out more

Protecting Young People at Work last updated 2.11.24