The Health and Safety (Young Persons) Regulations 1997 require employers to safeguard the health of the young workers they employ.
Before recruiting a young worker, employers have to assess the risks to their health and suitability of the proposed work. This means taking into account the lack of experience, maturity and risk awareness of young workers.
The Working Time (Amendment) Regulations 2002 is concerned with the organisation and working time of young persons. These regulations limit the amount of time per week and per day that a child or young person can work. It sets out rest period requirements and restricts night working by children and young persons.
