Young workers
Employers have a duty under the Management of Health Safety and Welfare Regulations 1999 (Regulation 19) to conduct a risk assessment for young employees particularly those under the age of 18.
Because of their lack of experience in the work place and lack of maturity, they will need to be supervised by a competent person.
Employers need to do more to protect young employees in the workplace, likewise young people need to be more aware of health and safety issues when they enter the workplace.
If you employ children under the age 15 you must register with Child Employment Office
More information on the employment of young people can be found at Hampshire County Councils Childrens Services web site where you will find details on the following :
- Child employment bylaws
- Guide to child employment
- Application to employ children in the workplace
- Information on children in entertainment
Further information concerning young people at work can be found at the following external web sites:
HSE- Young Workers
Newspaper Deliveries
The Health and Safety Team at East Hampshire District Council have produced a
guide for the employers of young people who deliver newspapers, although the guide is equally suitable for other employees and their parents / guardians.
The booklet is intended to look at some of the problems associated with delivering newspapers, to give a brief guidance on the legal requirements and offer sensible solutions to some of the practical problems that can arise.
Outdoor Play Equipment in Commercial Premises
EHDC have produced a
guide to give practical advice and guidance regarding the safety of play equipment and play areas provided by businesses and suggests how proprietors may meet their legal duties under the legislation. It seeks to do this by identifying the key points to consider when introducing play equipment and establishing a proper programme for its inspection, maintenance and repair.
Inspection checklists are available for you to use in the centre of the publication.