Risks for child workers

London - More than half of Britain's two million child workers have been involved in an accident at work over the past year, …

London - More than half of Britain's two million child workers have been involved in an accident at work over the past year, a report revealed yesterday, urging employers to offer better protection.

A survey of 1,000 children aged between 10 and 16 also showed that one in six needed medical treatment after being hurt in accidents, according to the Low Pay Unit.