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Young People at Work - What Your Employer Must Do

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Find out about health and safety in the workplace.

 

Make sure you have a safe and healthy start in your working life.

What Your Employer Must Tell You

Your employer must tell you:

 

  • about risks to your health and safety from current or proposed working practices

  • about things or changes that may harm your health and safety

  • how to do your job safely

  • what is done to protect your health and safety

  • how to get first aid treatment

  • what to do in an emergency

What Your Employer Must Provide

Your employer must provide, free of charge:

 

  • Training to do your job safely

  • Protection for you at work when necessary, such as clothing, shoes, boots, eye and ear protection

  • Health checks if there is a danger of ill health because of your work

  • Regular health checks if you work nights and a check before you start

 

Remember:

 

  • Ask if you are unsure about anything

  • Be aware of your rights, and where to seek help

  • Do not carry out tasks until you have been properly trained

  • Be confident in speaking up when there is a problem

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Publicity flyer promoting online advice for young people starting on their first job or work experience, available on the council's website at www.eastbourne.gov.uk/wiseup  (97.4 KB)
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View our presentation for young people about health and safety at work, from our talks to schools and colleges in Eastbourne.  (546 KB)
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Test your knowledge with our quiz for young people starting on their first job or work experience. You will find all the answers as you explore our website and linked sites.  (1.87 MB)
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Check the answers to our quiz for young people starting on their first job or work experience.  (1.88 MB)
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Poster displayed on the Public Information Pillar outside Eastbourne Arndale Centre from February 2008, advertising the advice for young people on our website at www.eastbourne.gov.uk/wiseup  (1.42 MB)
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