1. Youth Safety Education Day
September 10th

2. What will you learn? WHY young workers are at a higher risk of injury
WHAT rights and responsibilities do ALL workers have in the workplace?
WHO can you ask about safety
HOW can you stay safe at work
WHEN should you start learning about safety

3. WHY … are young workers at a higher risk of injury?
Group Discussion: Why do you think young workers are more likely to get hurt at work than more experienced workers? What can you do to make sure you don’t get hurt at work?
Why do you think young workers are more likely to get hurt at work than more experienced workers?
Inadequate training and supervision
Less experience identifying hazards or risky situations
May be uncomfortable asking questions or requesting assistance
Not aware of their rights and responsibilities at work
Different perception of risk (may not see all the possible consequences of their actions)
Less likely to quit a job due to unsafe conditions (thankful to have a job and won’t want to leave)
Trying to impress boss or more senior co-workers
Unaware of training that should occur, and therefore do not ask
Worried about losing their job

4. WHAT … rights and responsibilities do ALL workers have in the workplace?
Worker Rights
How & When to Use Them
The right to refuse unusually dangerous work
When you are asked to do something outside your normal duties at work.
You can also refuse if you have not been properly trained to complete the task.
The right to know about hazards in the workplace
STOP & ASK if you do not know how to do a job safely OR if you do not understand the dangers of your job.
The right to participate in health and safety activities in the workplace
Provide input about safety practices or procedures, ask about the Occupational Health & Safety Committee, always report unsafe conditions, unsafe actions, and all injuries!

5. WHAT … rights and responsibilities do ALL workers have in the workplace?
Worker Rights
Examples
The right to refuse unusually dangerous work
If you are asked to clean the bathrooms, the job itself is not unusually dangerous. But if you have not been trained, you have the right to refuse, until you have been properly trained on how to work safely with the cleaning chemicals.
The right to know about hazards in the workplace
If you are asked to climb a ladder to change a lightbulb, you have the right to ask about the hazards of the job, and what is in place to keep you safe. Is the proper type of ladder used so don’t get electrocuted?
The right to participate in health and safety activities in the workplace
Report all safety concerns – did you see something that is dangerous or could be dangerous?
Provide feedback to your supervisor and to the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Committee. Not sure if you have an OH&S Committee? – ASK!

6. Worker Responsibilities
WHAT … rights and responsibilities do ALL workers have in the workplace?
Worker Responsibilities
You must tell your supervisor if you get hurt!
You must tell your supervisor if you ALMOST get hurt! (that’s called a near miss)
You must tell your supervisor if you see anything that could hurt someone!
(that’s called an unsafe condition)
You must STOP & ASK if you don’t know how to do your job safely OR if you don’t know about what might be dangerous about your job.
YOU MUST WORK SAFELY!

7. But what about your workplace … what do they do for you?
Your workplace must provide a safe environment for you to do your job. This is actually the law!
Your supervisor has to make sure you are trained to do your job safely… but if they haven’t, it is up to YOU to ask!
If any kind of protection is required (for example, gloves for when working with chemicals), your workplace must provide that to you … but YOU have to use them!
Safety is everyone’s responsibility!

8. WHO … can you ask about Health & Safety?
Trusted adults:
Parents, teachers, counsellors, coaches, or your supervisor/boss at work
Trusted co-workers, team members, friends, or mentors
Professionals
Government – Go to and search “Youth in the Workplace” or “Safety in the Workplace”
The Occupational Health and Safety Division is the enforcer of health and safety laws. They hold employers AND workers accountable for Health & Safety

9. WHO … can you ask about Health & Safety?
More Professionals
The Service & Hospitality Safety Association – that’s us!
Visit our website: and check out the YOUTH tab
WorkSafe Saskatchewan – a partnership between Government and the Workers Compensation Board;
What if you get hurt at work?
Report it immediately to your supervisor! If you need to go to the hospital and miss work, you will need to work with the Workers’ Compensation Board.

10. Workers’ Compensation Board
Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) is the insurance agency for workers.
Like SGI does for your car, WCB insures you at work.
If you get injured on the job, WCB will pay for your medical bills and will cover a portion of your wage if you are away from work.

11. 2017 WorkSafe Saskatchewan Youth Video Contest Winner:
Focus on Safety
from
Clavet Composite School
(click on the black box to play)
This is the 1st place winner of the WorkSafe Saskatchewan Youth Video Contest 2017
First place: Focus on Safety by Shannen Garibay and Maria Himbeault (teacher Faron Hrynewich), Clavet Composite School, Clavet.
Information for next year’s contest:

12. HOW … can you stay safe at work?
STOP & ASK if you don’t know the hazards of your job.
What is a hazard? … anything that can cause harm. This could be a hot cup of coffee, or a live electric wire, or anything in between!
Do your job in the safe way you were trained.
Remind others to work safely as well. Their unsafe behaviours may be harmful to you too!

13. Quiz Time!
If you are working and notice something you don’t think is safe, what should you do?
Presenter: Click once for the question, and then again for the answer.
Participants can answer by either writing out their answer, saying their answer our loud, or raising their hand if they know the answer and waiting to be called on.
Prizes can be given.
This quiz consists of 5 questions.

14. Quiz Time!
If you are working and notice something you don’t think is safe, what should you do?
STOP AND ASK!
Presenter: Click once for the question, and then again for the answer.
Participants can answer by either writing out their answer, saying their answer our loud, or raising their hand if they know the answer and waiting to be called on.
Prizes can be given.
This quiz consists of 5 questions.

15. Quiz Time! Your job requires you to cut up vegetables.
What is the hazard? (what could hurt you)
Presenter: Click once for the question, and then again for the answer.
Participants can answer by either writing out their answer, saying their answer our loud, or raising their hand if they know the answer and waiting to be called on.
Prizes can be given.
This quiz consists of 5 questions.

16. SHARP KNIVES (could result in cutting yourself)
Quiz Time!
Your job requires you to cut up vegetables.
What is the hazard? (what could hurt you)
SHARP KNIVES (could result in cutting yourself)
Presenter: Click once for the question, and then again for the answer.
Participants can answer by either writing out their answer, saying their answer our loud, or raising their hand if they know the answer and waiting to be called on.
Prizes can be given.
This quiz consists of 5 questions.

17. Quiz Time!
At work in a restaurant you are asked to clean tables with a bottle of cleaner. Is it a hazard?
Presenter: Click once for the question, and then again for the answer.
Participants can answer by either writing out their answer, saying their answer our loud, or raising their hand if they know the answer and waiting to be called on.
Prizes can be given.
This quiz consists of 5 questions.

18. Quiz Time!
At work in a restaurant you are asked to clean tables with a bottle of cleaner. Is it a hazard?
Yes!
Even if it isn’t strong, all chemicals are hazards (even though some are worse than others)
Presenter: Click once for the question, and then again for the answer.
Participants can answer by either writing out their answer, saying their answer our loud, or raising their hand if they know the answer and waiting to be called on.
Prizes can be given.
This quiz consists of 5 questions.

19. Quiz Time!
Safety gloves, steel toed boots, and hard hats are all worn to keep you safe. Things you wear to stay safe are called ….
Presenter: Click once for the question, and then again for the answer.
Participants can answer by either writing out their answer, saying their answer our loud, or raising their hand if they know the answer and waiting to be called on.
Prizes can be given.
This quiz consists of 5 questions.

20. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Quiz Time!
Safety gloves, steel toed boots, and hard hats are all worn to keep you safe. Things you wear to stay safe are called ….
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Presenter: Click once for the question, and then again for the answer.
Participants can answer by either writing out their answer, saying their answer our loud, or raising their hand if they know the answer and waiting to be called on.
Prizes can be given.
This quiz consists of 5 questions.

21. Quiz Time!
If you see something unsafe at work, or at home, or at school, what should you do?
Presenter: Click once for the question, and then again for the answer.
Participants can answer by either writing out their answer, saying their answer our loud, or raising their hand if they know the answer and waiting to be called on.
Prizes can be given.
This quiz consists of 5 questions.

22. Tell someone! In the workplace this is called “reporting.”
Quiz Time!
If you see something unsafe at work, or at home, or at school, what should you do?
Tell someone! In the workplace this is called “reporting.”
Presenter: Click once for the question, and then again for the answer.
Participants can answer by either writing out their answer, saying their answer our loud, or raising their hand if they know the answer and waiting to be called on.
Prizes can be given.
This quiz consists of 5 questions.

23. Top Dangers to Young Workers & How to Stay Safe!
Learn how to lift safely, and make sure you do it the right way every time!
Do not lift things that are too heavy or too big.
Lift with your legs, not with your back!
Lifting Objects
Wear all protective equipment provided by your employer
Refuse unusually dangerous work, or refuse to work until you have been properly trained
Work safely, how you were trained
Working at Heights
Use sharp knives (dull knives are more likely to slip)
Use proper cutting techniques – if you don’t know them, ask.
Work at a safe speed.
Working with Knives

24. Top Dangers to Young Workers & How to Stay Safe!
Be aware that hot substances, even coffee or tea, can cause burns
Use the work procedures in place to stay safe
Don’t rush! Splashes and spills will happen more if you are rushing
Working with Hot Substances
Do not operate any kind of machinery unless you have been trained to do so!
Follow all safety procedures in place
If you are asked to use a new machine, even if it’s similar to one you have used before, always STOP AND ASK before you start!
Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Make sure all safety guards and emergency shut offs are working properly.
Do not use any kind of equipment without proper training
Wear all required personal protective equipment
Working with a Food Slicer or other Equipment

25. In small groups, discuss a job you have had, or one you want.
Activity
In small groups, discuss a job you have had, or one you want.
What are some possible hazards (dangers)?
What do you have to know so you can work safely?
What will you do if you haven’t been shown how to do a task safely?
Split off into groups of 4-5 and identify some risks and hazards in various jobs.
Discussing question two should lead to some safe work practices, safe ways to do things, and the realization that they may NOT KNOW how to do the job safely.
Question 3 – the answer if STOP AND ASK!

26. WHEN … should you start learning about safety?
Right Now!
Why is safety important at home and at school?
You should receive safety training as soon as you start a new job
If you don’t, ask your boss when it will be happening
It can be scary to ask for help … but not as scary as getting hurt!
Let’s start now! Look at the picture on the next page and see how many hazards you can spot. This could be YOUR HOME!

27. SPOT THE HAZARD
Split off into groups of 4-5 and find as many hazards as you can
Click mouse once to reveal the answers

28. Running water in the sink – could be heating up and a burn hazard when she goes to use it; could also be making noise so she can’t hear other things, such as her child
Spill on floor – slipping hazard
Knife on counter – child could reach it, or it could poke someone or fall when someone else is walking passed
Woman cutting – risks with cutting, is she cutting safely?
Oven door is open – risk of her falling if she turns around quickly, if the oven is on it’s even worse
Oven mitt hanging over stove – fire hazard, could catch on the pot and pull it off the stove (if bumped)
Over crowded outlet on the wall
Toys on the floor – tripping hazard

29. Quiz Time! TRUE OR FALSE YOUTH DO NOT HAVE RIGHTS AT WORK FALSE
SAFETY TRAINING HAPPENS WITH EVERY NEW JOB
YOUNG WORKERS DO NOT REALIZE THE DANGERS
TRUE
By law workers have rights at work including youth.
Training should occur with every new job but doesn’t always. It is your right to have the proper training to do your job safely. It is also the employers responsibility to provide this training.
Reasons youth do not realize the dangers:
-lack of training
-lack of life experience
-lack of work experience
-wanting to impress the boss/co-workers

30. Review What are your three basic rights at work?
What are some reasons young workers are at a higher risk of injury?
What are some responsibilities of employers?
What was the BEST thing you learned today?
What are workers’ three basic rights? (right to know, participate, and refuse unusually dangerous work)
What are some reasons young workers get injured?
- lack of training, or improper training/orientation
- won’t stop and ask questions
- unaware/lack of knowledge of hazards and what to look for
- put into more physically demanding jobs where there are more hazards
- don’t know how to protect themselves
- unaware of their rights and responsibilities
What are your responsibilities as workers? ( Work safely, report hazards, help your co-workers work safely)
Where can you look for more information about workplace health and safety? (teachers, parents, government agencies, safety associations, internet, peers/friends)

31. Ask if they have any questions.

32. Regina Office: 306.522.5499 Saskatoon Office: 306.955.1349
Thank them for coming.
Toll Free: SHSA (7472)

33. Acknowledgements WorkSafe Saskatchewan WorkSafe BC
Ontario Ministry of Labour
The WCB
Breslin & Smith 2006