If you're considering employing a young person in your business , you need to be aware of the rules and limitations applying specifically to young workers, as well as the general rights and responsibilities that apply to all employees.

While you may not be employing a young person on a full-time permanent basis, remember that more young people are working and visiting workplaces during the school holidays. It's important to remember that they may not know all they need to know to keep safe and healthy at work .

It's the employer's duty to provide a safe workplace, including  information about hazards, proper training, supervision and equipment, and employees have responsibilities for keeping themselves and other safe.

If you are planning to employ a young person, make sure you are aware of your additional legal obligations including age restrictions on dangerous work  outlined in Part 5 of the Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995.

Use the form to produce a fact-sheet for your own reference and provide a copy to your employee so they are aware of any restrictions in place at work.

If you have your own system of training young people ensure you are aware of your additional responsibilities for keeping young people safe on farm.