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Employment of young people

Information on safety at work when employing young people of compulsory school age.

"Safe in their Hands"

Safe in their Hands - Employing Young People covers the employment of children of compulsory school age.

It specifically targets 13 year olds who are seeking their first employment and explains the Health & Safety at Work Act laws related to employing school children.

It provides advice and guidance on working alone; the individuals' and employers' responsibility; road safety; lifting and carrying; with a table of working hours relating to the employment of children of compulsory school age.

The publication was produced by Hertfordshire Accident Prevention Group (HAPG) of which Hertsmere Borough Council is a member.

Download the following leaflet, its a guide to the law and best practise when young people go to work:

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