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Written question asked by Helen Goodman (Labour) on Thursday, 22 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 (named day). It was answered by Sam Gyimah (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

British Students Abroad: Safety

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what guidance he has provided to the university sector on the safety of students while doing research overseas.

Answer

The general duties of an employer with regards to their staff and other people affected in some way by their business activities (i.e. researchers) are contained within the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSAW). Additionally, employers have a common law duty to take reasonable care for their employees.

While the HSAW only applies to those working in the UK, there is an expectation that employers consider HSAW aspects of employees working overseas. Individual organisations, including Universities and Research Councils, publish their own guidance on employees working abroad.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
194655
Session
2017-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Safety British students abroad
Link
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