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The Workplace Safety & Health Division has appointed a
Coordinator to plan and implement a Young Worker Safety &
Education Initiative.
Young workers are at higher risk of being injured on the job.
According to research, this is in part because:
- They tend to think they’re invincible (it won’t happen to
me)
- They are not always aware of the risks of their risks of their
jobs or what they need to do to protect themselves
- They may be eager to impress an employer and may not ask
questions for fear of losing their job or appearing incapable.
Work has been completed on educational resources to improve safety
and health education for those in the 15 –24 year age group.
Activities are also underway to improve resource materials and the
delivery of safety and health education in the post-secondary system
as well as for those no longer in the school system. The program
is being developed in cooperation with The Workers Compensation Board
(WCB) and several branches in the Department of Education & Youth
and Advanced Education. It is a joint approach with several
organizations, agencies and other government Departments.
NEW/YOUNG WORKERS:
If you are thinking of getting a job, there are some things you
must know:
FOR PARENTS:
Employers/Supervisors:
OTHER RESOURCES:
Manitoba Workplace Injury and
Illness Statistics Report for 2000-2004 Young Workers April 2005 - pdf
file
Safe
Work for Youth: providing
specific resources and training programs to assist in reducing the
risk of injuries for young workers.
The SAFE
Work Student Program (PDF) an instructor's guide to helping
young workers stay safe.
Available through Manitoba Education and Youth: Keeping
Your Facilities Safe - (pdf) (a
support document for Industrial Arts Teacher). Workshops on
keeping your facilities safe. Register at: http://www2.edu.gov.mb.ca/yag/
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