Workplace Safety for Young Workers Quiz

Ensuring Young Worker Safety

• Supervisors and employers can ensure the safety of young workers by taking specific actions to mitigate risks and hazards.

Young Worker Injury Risks

• The primary reason why young workers are more likely to be injured is due to their lack of experience and unfamiliarity with workplace hazards.
• 1/3 of work-related accidents happen during the first six months on the job.
• Young workers who are between 15-24 years old are more likely to be injured.
• Factor contributing to young workers being more likely to be injured include:
  • Inadequate training and supervision
  • Lack of experience and unfamiliarity with workplace hazards
  • High-risk behaviors and impulsiveness
  • Limited awareness of workplace safety protocols
• In B.C., 1 in 5 young workers suffer a serious injury every year.
• In 2022, 15 young workers died due to workplace injuries.

Worker Responsibilities

• Workers can ensure their own safety and the safety of their co-workers by:
  • Following workplace safety protocols and guidelines
  • Reporting hazards and near-misses to supervisors
  • Participating in training and safety programs
  • Encouraging a safety-first culture in the workplace