Don’t assume your kids...

Work in a safe environment.

Last year in Nova Scotia, around 3,500 young workers under the age of 25 reported injuries received on the job. 

On average, in 2009, 13 workers under 25 were seriously injured every week, requiring time off work.

And in 2008, Nova Scotia lost two young people in tragic and preventable workplace fatalities.

Source: Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

Have received proper training.

In a survey of young workers, 56% reported that they had not received any training before taking on a new task.

Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association

Will voice concerns to employers.

Young workers are usually afraid to speak up.  They want to make a good impression and appear capable to their supervisors.  They are more likely to seek the advice or follow the example of experienced co-workers, even if the behaviour is unsafe.