Health and Safety - Young People at Work
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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 is the Problem?
Too many young people are getting hurt at work.
In just five years:
More than 50 under-18’s have lost their lives in UK workplaces
Nearly 13,000 were badly injured
Across Europe, young adults have 50% more accidents than older workers
Possible Reasons
Young people are particularly vulnerable in work environments. They may:
lack experience and awareness
be unfamiliar with their surroundings
be physically or psychologically less suited to certain tasks
lack skills and training
Related Documents
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)
View our presentation for young people about health and safety at work, from our talks to schools and colleges in Eastbourne. (546 KB)
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)
Check the answers to our quiz for young people starting on their first job or work experience. (1.88 MB)
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)
Information about the new interactive website for young people about health and safety at work, at www.wiseup2work.co.uk (131 KB)