# The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, Regulation 5: Assessment and review duty in respect of young persons

Extent: S

In carrying out or reviewing an assessment under section 53 an employer, before employing a young person, must take particular account of the following in respect of harm caused by fire:–
(a) the inexperience, lack of awareness of risks and immaturity of young persons;
(b) the fitting-out and layout of the relevant premises;
(c) the nature, degree and duration of exposure to physical and chemical agents;
(d) the form, range, and use of work equipment, and the way in which it is handled;
(e) the organisation of processes and activities;
(f) the extent of the fire safety training provided or to be provided to young persons; and
(g) risks from agents, processes and work listed in the Annex to Council Directive 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/456/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fire-safety-scotland-regulations-2006/regulation-5
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