Slide 1: Teaching Young Workers About Job Safety and Health 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
Slide 2: Youth@Work: Talking Safety You will learn about:  Some of the ways people (both youth and adults) can get hurt on the job. What to do if you see something at work that could hurt you or make you sick. What legal rights all workers have to make sure their jobs are safe. What extra protections young workers have under child labor laws.   
Slide 3: What is Your Experience with Work?     Have you 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?
Slide 4: 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
Slide 5: Examples of Teen Work Injuries Antonio’s Story The Impact of Work Injuries Job: Construction helper Injury: Fell from roof Why do you think this happened? What could have prevented Antonio from being killed? Overhead #2
Slide 6: Examples of Teen Work Injuries Keisha’s Story The Impact of Work Injuries Job: Computer data entry Injury: Repetitive stress injury Why do you think this happened? What could have prevented Keisha from getting hurt? Overhead #3
Slide 7: Examples of Teen Work Injuries Francisco’s Story The Impact of Work Injuries Job: Landscaping worker Injury: Death Why do you think this happened? What could have prevented Francisco from being Killed? Overhead #4
Slide 8: Teen Work Injury Statistics  Many youth are injured on the job:  250,000 <18-year-olds injured/year in the US  84,000 <18-year-olds to the ER for work injuries 70 <18-year-olds die each year 90 18-19 year-olds die each year    Young workers are injured at a higher rate than adult workers.
Slide 9: Where are Teens Injured? Teen Work Injury Statistics Service 20% Other 15% Where Teens are Injured Manufacturing 4% Agriculture 7% Retail 54% Where Teens Work Service 25% Manufacturing 5% Agriculture 5% Overhead #5 Other 11% Retail 54%
Slide 10: Your Safety IQ 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. ___True ___ False If you are 16 years old you are allowed to drive a car on public streets as part of your job. ___True ___ False Overhead #6  
Slide 11: Your Safety IQ 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 7 minutes  ? Overhead #6, continued
Slide 12: Why are Young Workers Injured at High Rates? Teens: The Hazards We Face in the Workplace Video and Discussion
Slide 13: Key Points of This Training You will learn more about:   Identifying and reducing hazards on the job Laws that protect teens from working too late or too long Laws that protect teens from doing dangerous work How to solve health and safety problems at work What agencies enforce health and safety laws and child labor laws What to do in an emergency. Overhead #7    
Slide 14: Job Hazards A job hazard is anything at work that can hurt you either physically or mentally.     Safety hazards: knives, hot grease, etc. Chemical hazards: dusts, gases, vapors Biological hazards: living organisms Other health hazards: noise, radiation, repetitive movements, heat, cold, stress Overhead #8
Slide 15: Find the Hazards: Fast Food Illustrated Workplaces Overhead #9
Slide 16: Find the Hazards: Grocery Store Illustrated Workplaces Overhead #10
Slide 17: Find the Hazards: Office Illustrated Workplaces Overhead #11
Slide 18: Find the Hazards: Gas Station Illustrated Workplaces Overhead #12
Slide 19: Hazard Mapping Activity Overhead #13
Slide 20: 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, readings MSDSs, and getting training.  Overhead #14
Slide 21: Controlling Hazards (e.g., use safer chemicals) Remove the Hazard (e.g., assign enough people to do the job) Work Policies and Procedures Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., wear gloves, use a respirator) Overhead #15
Slide 22: Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Jamie’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job: Hospital dishwasher Injury: Dishwashing chemical splashed in eye Overhead #16
Slide 23: Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Billy’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job: Fast food worker Injury: Burned hand on grill Overhead #17
Slide 24: Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Stephen’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job: Grocery store clerk Injury: Hurt back while loading boxes Overhead #18
Slide 25: 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
Slide 26: Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Chris’ Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job: City public works employee Injury: Fainted due to heat Overhead #20
Slide 27: Eliminating or Reducing Hazards James’ Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job: Pizza shop employee Injury: Repetitive motion injury Overhead #21
Slide 28: Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Maria’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job: Farmworker Injury: Pesticide poisoning Overhead #22
Slide 29: Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Sara’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job: Nursing aide Injury: Back, neck, and shoulder pain Overhead #23
Slide 30: Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Brent’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job: Pallet making Injury: Amputated arm Overhead #24
Slide 31: 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
Slide 32: 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.
Slide 33: Emergencies at Work  Disaster Blaster Game  Emergencies in the News activity Disaster Blaster Student Handout #8
Slide 34: 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
Slide 35: Know Your Rights Jeopardy Game 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 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 Overhead #27 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500
Slide 36: Know Your Rights Labor Law BINGO Game Labor Law Bingo Game Board #1 Student Handout #13
Slide 37: 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 A safe workplace Safety training on certain hazards Safety equipment  OSHA says every employer must provide:     By law, your employer is not allowed to fire or punish you for reporting a safety problem. Overhead #28
Slide 38: 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
Slide 39: Summing Up     Know your rights Know your responsibilities Know your employer’s responsibilities Know how to solve problems. Overhead #30
Slide 40: Resources for More Information Websites www.youthrules.dol.gov www.osha.gov/SLTC/teenworkers www.youngworkers.org
Slide 41: Resources for More Information National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health www.cdc.gov/niosh 1-800-232-4636 National Young Worker Resource Center Offices Labor Occupational Health Program University of California Berkeley 2223 Fulton Street, 4th floor, Berkeley, CA 94720-5120 tel: 510-642-5507; fax: 510-643-5698 dbush@berkeley.edu rdewey@berkeley.edu Education Development Center, Inc. 55 Chapel Street, Newton, MA 02458 tel: 617-618-2238 cmiara@edc.org Youth Work www.youngworkers.org @