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SEVEN THINGS YOUNG WORKERS BETTER KNOW
Introduction

The Young Workers Program was developed by the Industrial Accident Prevention Association and the Workers Health & Safety Centre with the support of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board.

The goal of the Young Workers Program was to give health and safety awareness to Young Workers which they need to protect themselves and their fellow workers. The Young Worker Program was developed emphasizing the following seven key points:

1. There are hazards in every workplace and you - the young worker and inexperienced worker - are especially at risk;

2. You need to be able to identify the hazards in your workplace;

3. You have the legal right to protect your health and safety;

4. Your employer, your supervisor/s and you all have legal responsibilities to make sure the workplace is healthy and safe;

5. Your employer and your supervisor must ensure you have the information or required training and equipment you need to protect yourself;

6. If you are injured or become sick at the workplace, you must report it to your supervisor or employer; and

7. It’s not a game, you need to protect yourself.

For more information on the Young Workers Program or how to obtain the Resource Book, contact the Boards’ Occupational Health, Safety and WSIB Department.

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