Useful links
The following links contain useful information to help you get the most out of working with young people. The information they contain may help you address issues that are often associated with young people.
Links for employers
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HSE young worker HSE has comprehensive information about young people at work.
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Direct Gov The public service website has a wide variety of information on health and safety.
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YouthNet The UK’s online charity has useful information for young people.
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Do you bit HSE’s site to encourage active involvement of workers in health and safety.
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Worksmart (TUC) TUC’s website to help working people get the best out of the world of work.
Links for volunteers
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HSE has many resources such as example risk assessments and FAQs that are useful for anyone (volunteers included)
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has information aimed at voluntary organisations.
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HSE also has resources for those working with young people; and cover areas such as schools and college, work experience and parents
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The NCVO is a good source of information and know-how for anyone interested in volunteering
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The Cabinet Office has produced a guide for organising and running a voluntary and community event
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The Prince’s Trust have many health and safety helpnotes on, employing young people, anxiety and lone working