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.
