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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Young Worker Safety Resource Centers Labor Occupational Health Program, U.C. Berkeley Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA

You will learn about: Ways young workers can get hurt on the job. Common health and safety hazards on the job. Ways to reduce or control workplace hazards. Emergencies in the workplace and how to respond. What to do if you see something at work that could hurt you or make you sick. What legal rights and protections young people have at work.

What is Your Experience with Work? How many of you have ever had a job? Where did you work? What did you do? Have you ever been hurt at work, or do you know someone who was? Have you ever been uncomfortable with a task you’ve been asked to do at work?

Examples of Teen Work Injuries John’s Story The Impact of Work Injuries Job: Fast food worker Injury: Slipped on greasy floor Why do you think this happened? What could have prevented John from getting hurt? Overhead #1

Teen Work Injuries Antonio’s Story Job: Construction helper Injury: Fell from roof The Impact of Work Injuries Why do you think this happened? What could have prevented Antonio from being killed? Overhead #2

Teen Work Injuries Keisha’s Story Job: Computer data entry Injury: Repetitive stress injury The Impact of Work Injuries Why do you think this happened? What could have prevented Keisha from getting hurt? Overhead #3

Teen Work Injuries Francisco’s Story Job: Landscaping worker Injury: Death The Impact of Work Injuries Why do you think this happened? What could have prevented Francisco from being killed? Overhead #4

Teen Work Injury Statistics Many youth are injured on the job: 158,000 <18-year-olds injured/year in the US 52,600 <18-year-olds to the ER for work injuries 38 <18-year-olds die each year Young workers are injured at a higher rate than adult workers.

Where Teens are Injured Teen Work Injury Statistics Where Teens Work Overhead #5

Job Safety Quiz The law says your employer must give you training about health and safety hazards on the job. ___True ___ False The law sets limits on how late you can work on a school night if you are under 16. If you are 16 years old you are allowed to drive a car on public streets as part of your job. Overhead #6

Job Safety Quiz continued If you are injured on the job, your employer must pay for your medical care. ___ True ___ False How many teens get injured on the job every year in the U.S.? ___ One per day ___ One per hour ___ One every 10 minutes ? Overhead #6, continued

Why are Young Workers Injured at High Rates? Video and Discussion

Key Points of the Young Workers Curriculum You will learn more about: How to identify and reduce hazards on the job. What laws protect teens from working too late or too long. What laws protect teens from doing dangerous work. How to solve health and safety problems at work. Which agencies enforce health and safety laws and child labor laws. What to do in an emergency. Overhead #7

Job Hazards A job hazard is anything at work that can hurt you either physically or mentally. Safety hazards can cause immediate accidents and injuries. Examples: knives, hot grease, etc. Chemical hazards are gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts that can harm your body. Examples: cleaning products or pesticides. Overhead #8

Job Hazards (continued) Biological hazards are living things that can cause sickness or disease. Examples: Bacteria, viruses, or insects. Other health hazards are harmful things, not in other categories, that can injure you or make you sick. They are sometimes less obvious because they may not cause health problems right away. Examples: noise, radiation, repetitive movements, heat, cold, stress.

Find the Hazards: Fast Food Illustrated Workplaces Overhead #9

Find the Hazards: Grocery Store Illustrated Workplaces Overhead #10

Find the Hazards: Office Illustrated Workplaces Overhead #11

Find the Hazards: Gas Station Illustrated Workplaces Overhead #12

Hazard Mapping Activity Overhead #13

Finding Hazards: Key Points Every job has health and safety hazards You should always be aware of these hazards Find out about chemicals at work by checking labels, reading MSDSs (Material Safety Data Sheets), and getting training. Overhead #14

Personal Protective Equipment Controlling Hazards Remove the Hazard (e.g., use safer chemicals) Work Policies and Procedures (e.g., assign enough people to do the job) Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., wear gloves, use a respirator) Overhead #15

Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Jamie’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job: Hospital dishwasher Injury: Dishwashing chemical splashed in eye Overhead #16

Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Billy’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job: Fast food worker Injury: Burned hand on grill Overhead #17

Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Stephen’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job: Grocery store clerk Injury: Hurt back while loading boxes Overhead #18

Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Terry’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job: Grocery store deli clerk Injury: Cut finger on meat slicer Overhead #19

Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Chris’ Story Job: City public works employee Injury: Fainted due to heat $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Overhead #20

Eliminating or Reducing Hazards James’ Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job: Pizza shop employee Injury: Repetitive motion injury Overhead #21

Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Maria’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job: Farmworker Injury: Pesticide poisoning Overhead #22

Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Sara’s Story Job: Nursing aide Injury: Back, neck, and shoulder pain $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Overhead #23

Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Brent’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job: Pallet making Injury: Amputated arm Overhead #24

Making the Job Safer: Key Points OSHA requires employers to provide a safe workplace. It’s best to get rid of a hazard completely, if possible. If your employer can’t get rid of the hazard, there are usually many ways to protect you from it. Overhead #25

Emergencies at Work What is an emergency at work? An unplanned event that harms or threatens employees, customers, or the public; that shuts down business operations; or that causes physical or environmental damage.

Emergencies at Work: Key Points Every workplace should have an emergency action plan The plan should cover: What to do in different emergencies Where shelters and meeting places are Evacuation routes Emergency equipment and alert systems Who’s in charge Procedures to follow when someone is injured The workplace should have practice drills Workers should be trained on everything in the plan. Overhead #26

Emergencies at Work Disaster Blaster Game Emergencies in the News activity Student Handout #8

Know Your Rights Jeopardy Game $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 Rights on the Job Dangerous Work and Work Permits Hours for Teens and Working Safely Job Injuries and Getting Help $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 Overhead #27

Know Your Rights: Key Points Federal and state labor laws: Set minimum age for some tasks Protect teens from working too long, too late or too early OSHA says every employer must provide: A safe workplace Safety training on certain hazards Safety equipment By law, your employer is not allowed to fire or punish you for reporting a safety problem. Overhead #28

Know Your Rights State Labor Law BINGO Game Student Handout #13

Handling Workplace Safety Problems Steps in Problem Solving Define the problem Get advice Choose your goals Know your rights Decide the best way to talk to the supervisor If necessary, contact an outside agency for help. Overhead #29

Summing Up Know your: Rights Responsibilities Employer’s responsibilities How to solve problems. Overhead #30