1. Young workers

2. Yukon Workers Compensation Health and safety board

3. We Focus on both Physical and Mental Health

4. Young/Foreign Workers? (Under 25 or new to a job)

5. Why riskier for young workers?
Kelly Kaler, 19, Vancouver, British Columbia†
Kelly was murdered while working alone at night in a store, in An intruder broke in, robbed the store and murdered her. There was a button to press in case of emergency, but the killer prevented her from reaching it. Kelly had been on the job for only four months. Following her murder, additional emergency buttons were installed.

6. They might not receive training They struggle to ask Questions They want to impress the coworkers/employers

7. What common activities often cause injuries?

8. Cuts

9. Burns

10. Driving

11. Food slicers

12. Working close to machines

13. Falls

14. Lifting

15. Programs we offer at YWCHSB

16. K-2 students meet Susie the Safety Squirrel, try on safety gear and play safety charades

17. In grades 1-7, students do Safety Builds to learn basic hazard id and mitigation strategies

18. Head First is the concussion prevention workshop for grades 4-6

19. Safety Online is for grade 6-8 students to learn about the risks of being online and ways to keep safe online

20. Grade 8 students learn about mental health stigmas and tools to maintain wellness

21. Work Shouldn’t Hurt is for Young workers to learn about new job hazards, workplace safety rights and responsibilities, and WCB

22. Risky Business helps summer camp counsellors develop risk analysis skills and safety plans

23. 2018 Year-end Outreach and Education Report

24. Sean Tucker Parents + Youth + employers

25. When confronted with hazards most Young workers said they take a wait and see approach.

26. Unlikely to quit a job due to unsafe conditions

27. May speak up about a hazard as a last resort or if there is a threat of a severe injury

28. supervisors the need to be genuinely open to listening and acting on safety concerns.

29. Dream questions

30. What are you doing at work?

31. Do you know what can hurt you at your job?

32. Do you feel like you can say no?

33. Do you know when to say no?

34. Do you know who to talk to?

35. Do you know what to do if you are hurt?

36. Rights and responsibilities?

37. How do we reach you?