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TUC launches apprenticeship health and safety leaflet

The TUC has launched a new health and safety leaflet for union safety representatives about the role of the modern apprenticeship. Over a quarter of a million young people are involved in apprenticeship schemes in workplaces throughout the country.

The leaflet, produced with the Learning and Skills Council, provides guidance for safety representatives and aims to ensure that apprentices and other trainees work in a safe environment and are given adequate support and training.

According to the TUC, 10 young people on government funded learning schemes have been killed at work in the past two years.

TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: "The tragic deaths of 10 young people in the past two years were all avoidable. Everyone at work should be fully aware of the health and safety procedures and legislation that are in place to protect them.

"Union safety representatives do a wonderful job keeping staff safe at work. This leaflet will help them better understand the role of the modern apprentice and will ensure apprentices know there is someone specifically tasked with looking out for their safety at work."

The leaflet can be downloaded at www.tuc.org.uk/extras/Apprenticeships.pdf

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