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
