Keeping you safe

Your employer should keep you safe by:

• Identifying job hazards.
• Insisting on safe work practices.
• Training all employees.
• Protecting you from unsafe jobs.
• Complying with all youth employment and occupational safety and health laws.

Common job hazards include:

• Elevated work areas.
• Chemicals.
• Motor vehicles.
• Heavy, bulky objects.
• Sharp equipment or tools.
• Wet, slippery or cluttered walking/working areas.
• Machinery, electrical equipment.
• Hot or cold working areas.
• Loud noises.

Work safely by:

• Knowing your workplace rights.
• Talking with your parents.
• Talking to the boss about the job.
• Following safety rules:
  - Get job training;
  - Use personal safety equip- ment;
  - Be alert to people and things;
  - Follow safe job practices;
  - Do not rush or take shortcuts;
  - Stay sober and drug-free;
  - Ask questions;
  - Report unsafe conditions.