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Money is not the only thing to think about if you are younger than 18 and want to work. Think about your safety on the job. It’s a fact: Workers injured the most have the least work experience – that is true even if you are older. Workers are most likely to get injured during their first year on the job. Here are the five most common ways that can happen:
1. Trying to do work that you are not trained to do
2. Working for long periods without supervision
3. Using dangerous tools or equipment
4. Trying to work too quickly
5. Using alcohol or other drugs
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Oregon
Young worker employment, injuries and illnesses data NIOSH
O[yes] - Oregon young employee safety coalition
Promoting U Through Safety & Health (PUSH) combines the NIOSH Talking Safety-Youth @Work training with wellness and communication topics in an online training curriculum for young workers, ages 14-24. This curriculum is meant to act in tandem with valuable organization-specific training that all workers are entitled to receive when they start a new job.
Wage and hour regulations
United States
Young workers - You have rights!
Youth Rules! Preparing the 21st century workforce
International
Work Safe BC
Work Safe BC Listen to Your Gut
Youth @ Work Talking Safety Curriculum for Oregon
Teacher Resources from NIOSH
Instructor Resources from O[yes]
Youth Rules! Employer Guide
Employer Resources from O[yes]
Youth Rules! Toolkit
Parent Resources from O[yes]
Speak up. Work safe. Video contest.
Young worker general information
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