§ Mr. HardyTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will ensure that all those employed on training schemes whether under youth training or employment training arrangements are fully covered by the health and safety regulations appropriate to the industry or business in which they are involved.
§ Mr. NichollsYTS and ET trainees are afforded the same protection as employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 by virtue of the Health and Safety (Training for Employment) Regulations 1988 (as amended).
§ Mr. HardyTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will ensure that all those placed in employment training and YTS are fully inducted in safe working practices, that they are properly insured and provided with safety equipment, clothing and footwear appropriate to the activities in which they are engaged.
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§ Mr. NichollsComprehensive statutory and contractual arrangements exist to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all ET and YTS trainees. These arrangements include provision for proper induction, insurance and appropriate protective equipment and clothing.