workplace health & safety young worker safety lesson: february 17 th, 2015
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- Workplace Health & Safety Young Worker Safety Lesson: February 17 th, 2015
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- In some countries, workers are not protected by any Health & Safety Laws
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- In Canada, there are laws to protect the rights of workers and to ensure workers know their rights and responsibilities
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- Approximately 3500 young workers were injured in Nova Scotia.
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- Most injuries happen in the retail industry and the food and beverage industry.
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- Unsafe and unfair work conditions are still happening.
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- The question is.. How do we change this? What can be done to reduce or even eliminate young worker injuries and deaths?
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- It is important to remember the struggles and victories of workers who came before us who fought for the rights we enjoy today.
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- See how other youth are making a difference Instagrammysummer http://worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Programs- Awards/Young-Workers http://worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Programs- Awards/Young-Workers Videos http://www2.worksafebc.com/Topics/YoungWorker/Pa st-Winners.asp Posters http://youngworkers.org/posters/
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- The question is.. How can YOU make a difference? What can YOU do to reduce or even eliminate young worker injuries and deaths? How can YOU promote young worker safety in Nova Scotia?
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- Your challenge.. Promote young worker safety in Nova Scotia