Questions and Answers
What is one of the rights employees have under OSHA?
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for hazard prevention?
According to Section 5(a)(1) of the OSHA Act, what must employers provide?
What does the acronym NIOSH stand for?
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What can employees do if they experience retaliation for exercising their safety rights?
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What kind of records are employees entitled to know about under OSHA?
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Which of the following is a purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration?
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What does the term 'recognized hazards' refer to?
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Which of these organizations is primarily focused on young workers' health and safety?
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Why is using protective clothing and equipment considered a hazard prevention strategy?
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Study Notes
Young Worker Safety Overview
- Young workers (ages 15-24) comprise 14% of the U.S. labor force but are overrepresented in high-risk jobs such as construction, transportation, agriculture, and mining.
- Workers under 25 are twice as likely to require emergency room services for work-related injuries.
Teen Worker Injury Statistics
- Around 1.6 million teens (ages 15-17) work in the U.S. 50% of 10th graders and 75% of 12th graders hold jobs.
- Annually, approximately 59,800 younger than 18 are treated in ERs for job-related injuries, with 37 fatalities reported.
Understanding Job Hazards
- A job hazard can harm workers physically or mentally.
- Includes safety hazards (e.g., sharp objects, hot surfaces), chemical hazards (e.g., cleaning agents, pesticides), biological hazards (e.g., viruses, bacteria), and other health-related hazards such as noise, radiation, and stress.
Hazard Identification
- Job hazards can be immediate or long-term; awareness is essential to ensure worker safety.
- All employees have the right to know about hazardous substances in their workplace, including reading labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Hazard Prevention Strategies
- Employers should remove hazards or create barriers, improve policies and procedures, and provide protective clothing and equipment.
Workers' Rights Under OSHA
- The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) mandates that employers maintain a workplace free of recognized hazards that could cause death or serious harm.
- Employees have the right to a safe workplace, training, access to hazard exposure and medical records, and to participate in inspections.
Additional Employee Rights
- Freedom to file complaints with OSHA and to be free from retaliation for asserting safety rights.
- Awareness of injuries and illnesses related to their work conditions is also a fundamental right.
Resources for Young Workers
- OSHA, NIOSH, and various local safety networks provide assistance and information specific to young workers, facilitating their health and safety in the workplace.
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This quiz focuses on understanding workplace safety for young workers. It covers important topics such as potential hazards, worker rights, and strategies to reduce injuries and illnesses. Additionally, it highlights legal protections specific to young workers.
