With many seasonal jobs available at this time of year, employers must prioritise the health and safety of gig economy, agency and temporary workers.
Workers are as likely to experience an accident in the first 6 months at a workplace as they are over the rest of their working life. The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) website has guidance on 6 ways to protect those who are new to the job.
There is also advice to help users and suppliers of agency and temporary workers understand their health and safety responsibilities.
If you are an agency or temporary worker, the law safeguards your health and safety and employment businesses (agencies) must ensure they follow these requirements for every agency or temporary worker.