Do the same UK health and safety laws apply to work experience overseas?
B, D You are advised to restrict work experience abroad to students over 16, particularly in view of the language difficulties they will face and the varying approaches to health and safety and insurance in the EU. UK health and safety laws do not apply to overseas work experience placements. To get guidance on good practice see Health and safety guidance when working overseas produced by the University and Colleges Employers’ Association and full list of HSE publications.
