SAFETY FIRST!

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SAFETY FIRST!

• What teens should know about the importance of
  workplace safety.

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Food for thought

• In 2008, 34 youth under age 18 died from
  work-related injuries.
• Another 48,600 teen workers were hurt badly
  enough to end up in hospital emergency rooms.
• It is estimated that only 1/3 of work-related
  injuries are treated in emergency rooms, which
  means it is highly likely that approximately
  146,000 youth sustained work-related injuries or
  illnesses.

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Why be a statistic?

• Learn how to be safe at work. Remember, no
  matter what your job, you have the right to a
  safe and healthy workplace.

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Did you know?

• Newly-hired teens miss work most often as a
  result of on-the-job muscle sprains, strains or
  tears.
• Fatigue from trying to balance work and school
  may contribute to injuries among young workers.
• Nearly 70 of 14 to 16 year-olds injured on the
  job miss work, school and other activities for at
  least a day. A quarter of those injured teens
  are sidelined for more than a week.
• About one-third of fatal injuries to young
  workers occur in family businesses.

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Laws you should know

• U.S. Department of Labor has established two
  major laws protecting the safety and health of
  workers, including teens.
• The Fair Labor Standards Act restricts the
  types of jobs teens under age 18 can hold and the
  hours they can work.
• The 1970 Occupational Safety and Health Act
  requires employers to provide safe and healthful
  work environments for teens and all workers.
• The U.S. Department of Labor recently updated
  labor laws for minors. To view these laws, go to
  www.dol.gov/elaws.

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Jobs you can do
If you are 13 or younger When you turn 14 When you turn 16
Jobs You can - deliver newspapers - baby-sit -work as a performer You can work in a(n) -office -grocery or retail store -restaurant -movie theater -amusement park You can do any job or occupation except those considered hazardous as listed on www.youthrules.dol.gov
When you can work Outside of school hours After 7 a.m. and until 7 p.m. June 1 through Labor Day Until 9 p.m. Outside of school hours After 7 a.m. and until 7 p.m. June 1 through Labor Day Until 9 p.m. Any hours
Hour Limits You can work no more than three hours on a school day, eight hours on a non-school day and 40 hours on a non-school week You can work no more than three hours on a school day, eight hours on a non-school day and 40 hours on a non-school week
SOURCE www.youthrules.dol.gov
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Jobs that are OFF-LIMITS to young teens

• If you are younger than 16, you may not work in a
  job that involves mining, logging, meat packing,
  roofing, excavation, demolition or driving a car
  or forklift.
• Also, you cannot work with saws, explosives,
  radioactive materials and most machines

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Learn how to stay safe

• Ask your employer safety-related questions
• Follow basic safety guidelines at work
• Know your rights and responsibilities
• Always check with your employers occupational
  safety and health professional

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Workplace Hazards
Type of Work Potential Hazards
Retail/Sales -heavy lifting -excessively loud headsets -assault and violence
Food Service -slippery floors -hot cooking equipment -sharp objects
Office/Clerical -poorly designed computer work station -stress -harassment
Service Station -freezing temperatures -assault and violence
SOUCES U.C. Berkeley Labor Occupational Health
Program and NIOSH
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Protect yourself from injury
Safety and Health Risk How to Avoid Injury
Repetitive stress injury Adjust your workstation to fit your body comfortably Position your keyboard to avoid wrist injuries Perform periodic tasks away from the computer
Eyestrain Take breaks from the computer to rest your eyes Adjust the height and angle of your computer monitor
Back and muscle pain Adjust your chair to the correct height Make sure your lower back is supported when sitting Take breaks to stretch your arms, shoulders and back
Neck and shoulder pain Avoid cradling a telephone handset between your head and shoulder Rotate your head from side to side and roll your shoulders backward and forward to relieve tension
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Careers in Safety and Health

• I believe that no matter what type of business
  interests youentertainment, financial services,
  transportation, utilities, etc.Safety and Health
  professionals can make a difference.
• Michael Murray, Director of Technical Services,
  Casualty Risk Control for Aon Risk Services, Inc.
  and ASSE member.

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What does it take to pursue a career in safety
science and engineering?

• Many colleges offer safety science degrees which
  include coursework in biology, chemistry,
  physics, business, math, computers, engineering,
  economics, law, government and psychology. Go to
  www.asse.org for a list of schools on the
  Professional Affairs page.

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Where the jobs are

• Safety and health professionals work in a wide
  range of sectors including
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Government agencies
• Schools
• Hospitals

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Examples of companies that employ safety and
health engineers

• Disney
• NASA
• Hasbro
• Kraft
• Microsoft
• Madison Square Garden
• Nike

• Revlon
• Smithsonian Institute
• Starbucks
• CBS Television
• Bell Helicopter
• BP
• Virginia Beach School District

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Safety and Health Engineers

• Design equipment, processes and facilities in
  high-tech industries
• Analyze operations to help companies run
  efficiently and profitably
• Monitor, analyze and correct industrial processes
  that might be hazardous for employees and for
  people in near-by communities
• Ensure worker safety at demolition and building
  sites
• Develop fire safety and prevention programs
• Consult on vehicle design and transportation
  systems
• Investigate and analyze accidents

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Remember, Safety First!
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American Society of Safety Engineers

• Founded in 1911, ASSE is the oldest safety
  society with more than 32,000 occupational
  safety, health and environmental professional
  members worldwide. For more information and a
  copy of our free Important Workplace Safety
  Guide for Young Workers brochure visit
  www.asse.org/newsroom or contact customer
  service at 847-699-2929 or
• e-mail customerservice_at_asse.org
• PR 08.10.ASSE