The council has launched a campaign promoting the personal health and safety of young people in the workplace.

The British Safety Council has launched a campaign asking young people to take responsibility for their own health and safety.

'Speak Up, Stay Safe' encourages young workers to feel confident talking to their work supervisor, parent, teacher or friends if they feel they are in an unsafe situation.

The council believes "no young person should feel pressurised to work in an environment where there is a risk of injury or death".

Head of policy and public affairs, Neal Stone, said: "In 2009, 3,200 people between the ages of 16 and 19 were seriously injured while in work. In the past 10 years, 66 workers have been killed in the workplace.

"These numbers show how important this campaign is, not just for young workers but to those around them; their parents, family members, friends and teachers."

Chief executive, Julie Nerney, said: "Every 40 minutes in the UK, a young person is seriously injured in the workplace. We think this position is wholly unacceptable.

"By highlighting to young people that they need to be aware of their environment and speak up if they feel unsafe, we hope to significantly reduce this number."

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