Fleet Health & Safety Consultants

The Health & Safety at work act 1974 does not apply to individuals when working for a company overseas.

However, if you are a UK employer you do have responsibilities.Employers are often uncertain about their legal responsibilities to employees working abroad, because neither legislation nor official guidelines make the position clear. Generally, if your employees work in the UK and occasionally abroad then UK regulations will almost certainly apply. 

While working abroad, it is a good idea to seek advise from the country you will be working in as health & safety regulations would normally be specific to that particular country but UK standards should be adopted for your own safety . 

Establish the companies policy before you go to determine what would happen should you be inured whilst working.

Ensure you have adequate insurance should you be injured.