This document establishes the legal framework governing the health and safety training requirements for individuals engaged in employment training schemes within the United Kingdom. The regulations were enacted by the Secretary of State to ensure that trainees receive the same level of protection as employees under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. It defines the specific responsibilities of those providing training and outlines the scope of application for various training programs.

Legal professionals and compliance officers utilize this statutory instrument as a foundational reference for understanding the liability of training providers. Readers frequently note the technical and formal density of the prose, which is characteristic of UK legislative drafting.