WorkSafeBC Tools
and Resources to
Help Teach
Workplace Health
and Safety
HelenChandlerworksafebccom
Decoda Conference
November 17th 2017
930 ndash 1030
Overview
The link between literacy and safety
Who are youngnewvulnerable workers
How are we doing
Why are youngnewvulnerable workers getting
hurt on the job
What can you tell your clients to help them stay
safe
WorkSafeBC resources and ideas for using them
2
Literacy and working adults
ldquoLiteracy is vital for workplace health
and safetyrdquo
Campbell A (2010) What you donrsquot
know can hurt you Literacyrsquos impact on
workplace health and safety
3
What is the connection between literacy and occupational health and safety
bull Workers with limited literacy skills appear to have higher than
average rates of occupational injuries
bull Low levels of literacy jeopardize an employees ability to understand
their rights and duties related to health and safety
bull Having a basic literacy skill program in the workplace has proven to
improve health and safety performance (Conference Board of
Canada 2008)
4
Youngnewvulnerable workers
Who are the youngnewvulnerable workers
Young workers Any worker under 25 years of age
New workers
bull Any age
bull New to the workplace
bull New to the hazard
Vulnerable workers Many definitions of vulnerability
6
Why target young and new workers
Greater risk of workplace injury
Heightened sense of tragedy when
injuries occur
Focus may bring long term change in
workplace safety culture
7
How are we doing
The Big PictureInjury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender 1995-2014
9BCrsquos New and Young Worker Programs
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Females 15-24 25 24 23 25 23 22 22 18 17 18 17 18 19 18 13 12 13 14 14 14
Males 15-24 79 74 76 71 65 65 59 52 50 53 52 54 49 46 32 30 32 31 31 30
Ages 15-24 53 50 50 48 44 44 41 35 33 35 35 36 35 32 22 21 22 22 22 22
Overallinjury rate
48 45 44 42 40 39 36 32 31 31 31 31 31 30 23 23 23 23 23 23
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Esti
mat
ed In
jury
Rat
e
Injury Rateshellip
10
Injury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender - 2012-2016
Work Related Deaths of Young Workers
bull 2013 ndash 6 young worker fatalities
bull 2014 ndash 4 young worker fatalities
bull 2016 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
bull 2017 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
What we know about young workers
Key young worker insights
bull Doing a good job is important
bull Young workers feel the need to prove themselves on the job they have a strong desire
to please gain trust and respect of their supervisors in the workplace
bull Donrsquot know how to bring the issue up donrsquot want to rock the boat speak out of turn
risk livelihood or reputation
Safety and security of ego is maybe more important than their physical well-
being
Employers are integral
bull The employer must stress safety compliance over productivity
bull The message would be most effective if we are able to reach both young workers
and their employers
What young workers had to say
ldquoI know safety is important at work But I donrsquot want to be a squeaky wheelrdquo
ldquoI try to always do what Irsquom asked to without questioning or complaining even if I might not be properly equipped (with a safe environment training or gear) to do itrdquo
ldquoI really donrsquot want to lose respect or even my job because I question my boss or refuse to do something unsaferdquo
ldquoDonrsquot talk to me about how to create a safe workplace mdash itrsquos up to my bossrdquo
What employers of young workers had to say
ldquoI assume theyrsquove got some basic skills training from high school and have the common sense to know how to be safe while at workrdquo
ldquoAt the end of the day of course I donrsquot want them to get hurt But I need them to just get the job done while theyrsquore on the clockrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a big investment of my time and resources to first of all hire and then provide safety training to my younger staff who probably wonrsquot stick aroundrdquo
What do we want our young worker audience to believe (and employers to know)
I have the legal right to a safe workplace Itrsquos actually part of my
responsibility for doing a good job to bring up safety concerns to
my boss
My boss is responsible for creating a safe work environment
and for the safety of herhis employees which makes it okay for me
to go and talk to them
WorkSafeBC Resourceswwwworksafebccom
WorkSafeBC YoungNew Worker Portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-worker
18
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Overview
The link between literacy and safety
Who are youngnewvulnerable workers
How are we doing
Why are youngnewvulnerable workers getting
hurt on the job
What can you tell your clients to help them stay
safe
WorkSafeBC resources and ideas for using them
2
Literacy and working adults
ldquoLiteracy is vital for workplace health
and safetyrdquo
Campbell A (2010) What you donrsquot
know can hurt you Literacyrsquos impact on
workplace health and safety
3
What is the connection between literacy and occupational health and safety
bull Workers with limited literacy skills appear to have higher than
average rates of occupational injuries
bull Low levels of literacy jeopardize an employees ability to understand
their rights and duties related to health and safety
bull Having a basic literacy skill program in the workplace has proven to
improve health and safety performance (Conference Board of
Canada 2008)
4
Youngnewvulnerable workers
Who are the youngnewvulnerable workers
Young workers Any worker under 25 years of age
New workers
bull Any age
bull New to the workplace
bull New to the hazard
Vulnerable workers Many definitions of vulnerability
6
Why target young and new workers
Greater risk of workplace injury
Heightened sense of tragedy when
injuries occur
Focus may bring long term change in
workplace safety culture
7
How are we doing
The Big PictureInjury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender 1995-2014
9BCrsquos New and Young Worker Programs
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Females 15-24 25 24 23 25 23 22 22 18 17 18 17 18 19 18 13 12 13 14 14 14
Males 15-24 79 74 76 71 65 65 59 52 50 53 52 54 49 46 32 30 32 31 31 30
Ages 15-24 53 50 50 48 44 44 41 35 33 35 35 36 35 32 22 21 22 22 22 22
Overallinjury rate
48 45 44 42 40 39 36 32 31 31 31 31 31 30 23 23 23 23 23 23
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Esti
mat
ed In
jury
Rat
e
Injury Rateshellip
10
Injury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender - 2012-2016
Work Related Deaths of Young Workers
bull 2013 ndash 6 young worker fatalities
bull 2014 ndash 4 young worker fatalities
bull 2016 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
bull 2017 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
What we know about young workers
Key young worker insights
bull Doing a good job is important
bull Young workers feel the need to prove themselves on the job they have a strong desire
to please gain trust and respect of their supervisors in the workplace
bull Donrsquot know how to bring the issue up donrsquot want to rock the boat speak out of turn
risk livelihood or reputation
Safety and security of ego is maybe more important than their physical well-
being
Employers are integral
bull The employer must stress safety compliance over productivity
bull The message would be most effective if we are able to reach both young workers
and their employers
What young workers had to say
ldquoI know safety is important at work But I donrsquot want to be a squeaky wheelrdquo
ldquoI try to always do what Irsquom asked to without questioning or complaining even if I might not be properly equipped (with a safe environment training or gear) to do itrdquo
ldquoI really donrsquot want to lose respect or even my job because I question my boss or refuse to do something unsaferdquo
ldquoDonrsquot talk to me about how to create a safe workplace mdash itrsquos up to my bossrdquo
What employers of young workers had to say
ldquoI assume theyrsquove got some basic skills training from high school and have the common sense to know how to be safe while at workrdquo
ldquoAt the end of the day of course I donrsquot want them to get hurt But I need them to just get the job done while theyrsquore on the clockrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a big investment of my time and resources to first of all hire and then provide safety training to my younger staff who probably wonrsquot stick aroundrdquo
What do we want our young worker audience to believe (and employers to know)
I have the legal right to a safe workplace Itrsquos actually part of my
responsibility for doing a good job to bring up safety concerns to
my boss
My boss is responsible for creating a safe work environment
and for the safety of herhis employees which makes it okay for me
to go and talk to them
WorkSafeBC Resourceswwwworksafebccom
WorkSafeBC YoungNew Worker Portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-worker
18
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Literacy and working adults
ldquoLiteracy is vital for workplace health
and safetyrdquo
Campbell A (2010) What you donrsquot
know can hurt you Literacyrsquos impact on
workplace health and safety
3
What is the connection between literacy and occupational health and safety
bull Workers with limited literacy skills appear to have higher than
average rates of occupational injuries
bull Low levels of literacy jeopardize an employees ability to understand
their rights and duties related to health and safety
bull Having a basic literacy skill program in the workplace has proven to
improve health and safety performance (Conference Board of
Canada 2008)
4
Youngnewvulnerable workers
Who are the youngnewvulnerable workers
Young workers Any worker under 25 years of age
New workers
bull Any age
bull New to the workplace
bull New to the hazard
Vulnerable workers Many definitions of vulnerability
6
Why target young and new workers
Greater risk of workplace injury
Heightened sense of tragedy when
injuries occur
Focus may bring long term change in
workplace safety culture
7
How are we doing
The Big PictureInjury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender 1995-2014
9BCrsquos New and Young Worker Programs
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Females 15-24 25 24 23 25 23 22 22 18 17 18 17 18 19 18 13 12 13 14 14 14
Males 15-24 79 74 76 71 65 65 59 52 50 53 52 54 49 46 32 30 32 31 31 30
Ages 15-24 53 50 50 48 44 44 41 35 33 35 35 36 35 32 22 21 22 22 22 22
Overallinjury rate
48 45 44 42 40 39 36 32 31 31 31 31 31 30 23 23 23 23 23 23
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Esti
mat
ed In
jury
Rat
e
Injury Rateshellip
10
Injury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender - 2012-2016
Work Related Deaths of Young Workers
bull 2013 ndash 6 young worker fatalities
bull 2014 ndash 4 young worker fatalities
bull 2016 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
bull 2017 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
What we know about young workers
Key young worker insights
bull Doing a good job is important
bull Young workers feel the need to prove themselves on the job they have a strong desire
to please gain trust and respect of their supervisors in the workplace
bull Donrsquot know how to bring the issue up donrsquot want to rock the boat speak out of turn
risk livelihood or reputation
Safety and security of ego is maybe more important than their physical well-
being
Employers are integral
bull The employer must stress safety compliance over productivity
bull The message would be most effective if we are able to reach both young workers
and their employers
What young workers had to say
ldquoI know safety is important at work But I donrsquot want to be a squeaky wheelrdquo
ldquoI try to always do what Irsquom asked to without questioning or complaining even if I might not be properly equipped (with a safe environment training or gear) to do itrdquo
ldquoI really donrsquot want to lose respect or even my job because I question my boss or refuse to do something unsaferdquo
ldquoDonrsquot talk to me about how to create a safe workplace mdash itrsquos up to my bossrdquo
What employers of young workers had to say
ldquoI assume theyrsquove got some basic skills training from high school and have the common sense to know how to be safe while at workrdquo
ldquoAt the end of the day of course I donrsquot want them to get hurt But I need them to just get the job done while theyrsquore on the clockrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a big investment of my time and resources to first of all hire and then provide safety training to my younger staff who probably wonrsquot stick aroundrdquo
What do we want our young worker audience to believe (and employers to know)
I have the legal right to a safe workplace Itrsquos actually part of my
responsibility for doing a good job to bring up safety concerns to
my boss
My boss is responsible for creating a safe work environment
and for the safety of herhis employees which makes it okay for me
to go and talk to them
WorkSafeBC Resourceswwwworksafebccom
WorkSafeBC YoungNew Worker Portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-worker
18
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
What is the connection between literacy and occupational health and safety
bull Workers with limited literacy skills appear to have higher than
average rates of occupational injuries
bull Low levels of literacy jeopardize an employees ability to understand
their rights and duties related to health and safety
bull Having a basic literacy skill program in the workplace has proven to
improve health and safety performance (Conference Board of
Canada 2008)
4
Youngnewvulnerable workers
Who are the youngnewvulnerable workers
Young workers Any worker under 25 years of age
New workers
bull Any age
bull New to the workplace
bull New to the hazard
Vulnerable workers Many definitions of vulnerability
6
Why target young and new workers
Greater risk of workplace injury
Heightened sense of tragedy when
injuries occur
Focus may bring long term change in
workplace safety culture
7
How are we doing
The Big PictureInjury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender 1995-2014
9BCrsquos New and Young Worker Programs
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Females 15-24 25 24 23 25 23 22 22 18 17 18 17 18 19 18 13 12 13 14 14 14
Males 15-24 79 74 76 71 65 65 59 52 50 53 52 54 49 46 32 30 32 31 31 30
Ages 15-24 53 50 50 48 44 44 41 35 33 35 35 36 35 32 22 21 22 22 22 22
Overallinjury rate
48 45 44 42 40 39 36 32 31 31 31 31 31 30 23 23 23 23 23 23
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Esti
mat
ed In
jury
Rat
e
Injury Rateshellip
10
Injury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender - 2012-2016
Work Related Deaths of Young Workers
bull 2013 ndash 6 young worker fatalities
bull 2014 ndash 4 young worker fatalities
bull 2016 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
bull 2017 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
What we know about young workers
Key young worker insights
bull Doing a good job is important
bull Young workers feel the need to prove themselves on the job they have a strong desire
to please gain trust and respect of their supervisors in the workplace
bull Donrsquot know how to bring the issue up donrsquot want to rock the boat speak out of turn
risk livelihood or reputation
Safety and security of ego is maybe more important than their physical well-
being
Employers are integral
bull The employer must stress safety compliance over productivity
bull The message would be most effective if we are able to reach both young workers
and their employers
What young workers had to say
ldquoI know safety is important at work But I donrsquot want to be a squeaky wheelrdquo
ldquoI try to always do what Irsquom asked to without questioning or complaining even if I might not be properly equipped (with a safe environment training or gear) to do itrdquo
ldquoI really donrsquot want to lose respect or even my job because I question my boss or refuse to do something unsaferdquo
ldquoDonrsquot talk to me about how to create a safe workplace mdash itrsquos up to my bossrdquo
What employers of young workers had to say
ldquoI assume theyrsquove got some basic skills training from high school and have the common sense to know how to be safe while at workrdquo
ldquoAt the end of the day of course I donrsquot want them to get hurt But I need them to just get the job done while theyrsquore on the clockrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a big investment of my time and resources to first of all hire and then provide safety training to my younger staff who probably wonrsquot stick aroundrdquo
What do we want our young worker audience to believe (and employers to know)
I have the legal right to a safe workplace Itrsquos actually part of my
responsibility for doing a good job to bring up safety concerns to
my boss
My boss is responsible for creating a safe work environment
and for the safety of herhis employees which makes it okay for me
to go and talk to them
WorkSafeBC Resourceswwwworksafebccom
WorkSafeBC YoungNew Worker Portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-worker
18
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Youngnewvulnerable workers
Who are the youngnewvulnerable workers
Young workers Any worker under 25 years of age
New workers
bull Any age
bull New to the workplace
bull New to the hazard
Vulnerable workers Many definitions of vulnerability
6
Why target young and new workers
Greater risk of workplace injury
Heightened sense of tragedy when
injuries occur
Focus may bring long term change in
workplace safety culture
7
How are we doing
The Big PictureInjury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender 1995-2014
9BCrsquos New and Young Worker Programs
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Females 15-24 25 24 23 25 23 22 22 18 17 18 17 18 19 18 13 12 13 14 14 14
Males 15-24 79 74 76 71 65 65 59 52 50 53 52 54 49 46 32 30 32 31 31 30
Ages 15-24 53 50 50 48 44 44 41 35 33 35 35 36 35 32 22 21 22 22 22 22
Overallinjury rate
48 45 44 42 40 39 36 32 31 31 31 31 31 30 23 23 23 23 23 23
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Esti
mat
ed In
jury
Rat
e
Injury Rateshellip
10
Injury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender - 2012-2016
Work Related Deaths of Young Workers
bull 2013 ndash 6 young worker fatalities
bull 2014 ndash 4 young worker fatalities
bull 2016 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
bull 2017 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
What we know about young workers
Key young worker insights
bull Doing a good job is important
bull Young workers feel the need to prove themselves on the job they have a strong desire
to please gain trust and respect of their supervisors in the workplace
bull Donrsquot know how to bring the issue up donrsquot want to rock the boat speak out of turn
risk livelihood or reputation
Safety and security of ego is maybe more important than their physical well-
being
Employers are integral
bull The employer must stress safety compliance over productivity
bull The message would be most effective if we are able to reach both young workers
and their employers
What young workers had to say
ldquoI know safety is important at work But I donrsquot want to be a squeaky wheelrdquo
ldquoI try to always do what Irsquom asked to without questioning or complaining even if I might not be properly equipped (with a safe environment training or gear) to do itrdquo
ldquoI really donrsquot want to lose respect or even my job because I question my boss or refuse to do something unsaferdquo
ldquoDonrsquot talk to me about how to create a safe workplace mdash itrsquos up to my bossrdquo
What employers of young workers had to say
ldquoI assume theyrsquove got some basic skills training from high school and have the common sense to know how to be safe while at workrdquo
ldquoAt the end of the day of course I donrsquot want them to get hurt But I need them to just get the job done while theyrsquore on the clockrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a big investment of my time and resources to first of all hire and then provide safety training to my younger staff who probably wonrsquot stick aroundrdquo
What do we want our young worker audience to believe (and employers to know)
I have the legal right to a safe workplace Itrsquos actually part of my
responsibility for doing a good job to bring up safety concerns to
my boss
My boss is responsible for creating a safe work environment
and for the safety of herhis employees which makes it okay for me
to go and talk to them
WorkSafeBC Resourceswwwworksafebccom
WorkSafeBC YoungNew Worker Portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-worker
18
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Who are the youngnewvulnerable workers
Young workers Any worker under 25 years of age
New workers
bull Any age
bull New to the workplace
bull New to the hazard
Vulnerable workers Many definitions of vulnerability
6
Why target young and new workers
Greater risk of workplace injury
Heightened sense of tragedy when
injuries occur
Focus may bring long term change in
workplace safety culture
7
How are we doing
The Big PictureInjury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender 1995-2014
9BCrsquos New and Young Worker Programs
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Females 15-24 25 24 23 25 23 22 22 18 17 18 17 18 19 18 13 12 13 14 14 14
Males 15-24 79 74 76 71 65 65 59 52 50 53 52 54 49 46 32 30 32 31 31 30
Ages 15-24 53 50 50 48 44 44 41 35 33 35 35 36 35 32 22 21 22 22 22 22
Overallinjury rate
48 45 44 42 40 39 36 32 31 31 31 31 31 30 23 23 23 23 23 23
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Esti
mat
ed In
jury
Rat
e
Injury Rateshellip
10
Injury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender - 2012-2016
Work Related Deaths of Young Workers
bull 2013 ndash 6 young worker fatalities
bull 2014 ndash 4 young worker fatalities
bull 2016 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
bull 2017 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
What we know about young workers
Key young worker insights
bull Doing a good job is important
bull Young workers feel the need to prove themselves on the job they have a strong desire
to please gain trust and respect of their supervisors in the workplace
bull Donrsquot know how to bring the issue up donrsquot want to rock the boat speak out of turn
risk livelihood or reputation
Safety and security of ego is maybe more important than their physical well-
being
Employers are integral
bull The employer must stress safety compliance over productivity
bull The message would be most effective if we are able to reach both young workers
and their employers
What young workers had to say
ldquoI know safety is important at work But I donrsquot want to be a squeaky wheelrdquo
ldquoI try to always do what Irsquom asked to without questioning or complaining even if I might not be properly equipped (with a safe environment training or gear) to do itrdquo
ldquoI really donrsquot want to lose respect or even my job because I question my boss or refuse to do something unsaferdquo
ldquoDonrsquot talk to me about how to create a safe workplace mdash itrsquos up to my bossrdquo
What employers of young workers had to say
ldquoI assume theyrsquove got some basic skills training from high school and have the common sense to know how to be safe while at workrdquo
ldquoAt the end of the day of course I donrsquot want them to get hurt But I need them to just get the job done while theyrsquore on the clockrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a big investment of my time and resources to first of all hire and then provide safety training to my younger staff who probably wonrsquot stick aroundrdquo
What do we want our young worker audience to believe (and employers to know)
I have the legal right to a safe workplace Itrsquos actually part of my
responsibility for doing a good job to bring up safety concerns to
my boss
My boss is responsible for creating a safe work environment
and for the safety of herhis employees which makes it okay for me
to go and talk to them
WorkSafeBC Resourceswwwworksafebccom
WorkSafeBC YoungNew Worker Portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-worker
18
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Why target young and new workers
Greater risk of workplace injury
Heightened sense of tragedy when
injuries occur
Focus may bring long term change in
workplace safety culture
7
How are we doing
The Big PictureInjury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender 1995-2014
9BCrsquos New and Young Worker Programs
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Females 15-24 25 24 23 25 23 22 22 18 17 18 17 18 19 18 13 12 13 14 14 14
Males 15-24 79 74 76 71 65 65 59 52 50 53 52 54 49 46 32 30 32 31 31 30
Ages 15-24 53 50 50 48 44 44 41 35 33 35 35 36 35 32 22 21 22 22 22 22
Overallinjury rate
48 45 44 42 40 39 36 32 31 31 31 31 31 30 23 23 23 23 23 23
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Esti
mat
ed In
jury
Rat
e
Injury Rateshellip
10
Injury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender - 2012-2016
Work Related Deaths of Young Workers
bull 2013 ndash 6 young worker fatalities
bull 2014 ndash 4 young worker fatalities
bull 2016 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
bull 2017 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
What we know about young workers
Key young worker insights
bull Doing a good job is important
bull Young workers feel the need to prove themselves on the job they have a strong desire
to please gain trust and respect of their supervisors in the workplace
bull Donrsquot know how to bring the issue up donrsquot want to rock the boat speak out of turn
risk livelihood or reputation
Safety and security of ego is maybe more important than their physical well-
being
Employers are integral
bull The employer must stress safety compliance over productivity
bull The message would be most effective if we are able to reach both young workers
and their employers
What young workers had to say
ldquoI know safety is important at work But I donrsquot want to be a squeaky wheelrdquo
ldquoI try to always do what Irsquom asked to without questioning or complaining even if I might not be properly equipped (with a safe environment training or gear) to do itrdquo
ldquoI really donrsquot want to lose respect or even my job because I question my boss or refuse to do something unsaferdquo
ldquoDonrsquot talk to me about how to create a safe workplace mdash itrsquos up to my bossrdquo
What employers of young workers had to say
ldquoI assume theyrsquove got some basic skills training from high school and have the common sense to know how to be safe while at workrdquo
ldquoAt the end of the day of course I donrsquot want them to get hurt But I need them to just get the job done while theyrsquore on the clockrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a big investment of my time and resources to first of all hire and then provide safety training to my younger staff who probably wonrsquot stick aroundrdquo
What do we want our young worker audience to believe (and employers to know)
I have the legal right to a safe workplace Itrsquos actually part of my
responsibility for doing a good job to bring up safety concerns to
my boss
My boss is responsible for creating a safe work environment
and for the safety of herhis employees which makes it okay for me
to go and talk to them
WorkSafeBC Resourceswwwworksafebccom
WorkSafeBC YoungNew Worker Portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-worker
18
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
How are we doing
The Big PictureInjury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender 1995-2014
9BCrsquos New and Young Worker Programs
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Females 15-24 25 24 23 25 23 22 22 18 17 18 17 18 19 18 13 12 13 14 14 14
Males 15-24 79 74 76 71 65 65 59 52 50 53 52 54 49 46 32 30 32 31 31 30
Ages 15-24 53 50 50 48 44 44 41 35 33 35 35 36 35 32 22 21 22 22 22 22
Overallinjury rate
48 45 44 42 40 39 36 32 31 31 31 31 31 30 23 23 23 23 23 23
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Esti
mat
ed In
jury
Rat
e
Injury Rateshellip
10
Injury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender - 2012-2016
Work Related Deaths of Young Workers
bull 2013 ndash 6 young worker fatalities
bull 2014 ndash 4 young worker fatalities
bull 2016 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
bull 2017 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
What we know about young workers
Key young worker insights
bull Doing a good job is important
bull Young workers feel the need to prove themselves on the job they have a strong desire
to please gain trust and respect of their supervisors in the workplace
bull Donrsquot know how to bring the issue up donrsquot want to rock the boat speak out of turn
risk livelihood or reputation
Safety and security of ego is maybe more important than their physical well-
being
Employers are integral
bull The employer must stress safety compliance over productivity
bull The message would be most effective if we are able to reach both young workers
and their employers
What young workers had to say
ldquoI know safety is important at work But I donrsquot want to be a squeaky wheelrdquo
ldquoI try to always do what Irsquom asked to without questioning or complaining even if I might not be properly equipped (with a safe environment training or gear) to do itrdquo
ldquoI really donrsquot want to lose respect or even my job because I question my boss or refuse to do something unsaferdquo
ldquoDonrsquot talk to me about how to create a safe workplace mdash itrsquos up to my bossrdquo
What employers of young workers had to say
ldquoI assume theyrsquove got some basic skills training from high school and have the common sense to know how to be safe while at workrdquo
ldquoAt the end of the day of course I donrsquot want them to get hurt But I need them to just get the job done while theyrsquore on the clockrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a big investment of my time and resources to first of all hire and then provide safety training to my younger staff who probably wonrsquot stick aroundrdquo
What do we want our young worker audience to believe (and employers to know)
I have the legal right to a safe workplace Itrsquos actually part of my
responsibility for doing a good job to bring up safety concerns to
my boss
My boss is responsible for creating a safe work environment
and for the safety of herhis employees which makes it okay for me
to go and talk to them
WorkSafeBC Resourceswwwworksafebccom
WorkSafeBC YoungNew Worker Portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-worker
18
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
The Big PictureInjury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender 1995-2014
9BCrsquos New and Young Worker Programs
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Females 15-24 25 24 23 25 23 22 22 18 17 18 17 18 19 18 13 12 13 14 14 14
Males 15-24 79 74 76 71 65 65 59 52 50 53 52 54 49 46 32 30 32 31 31 30
Ages 15-24 53 50 50 48 44 44 41 35 33 35 35 36 35 32 22 21 22 22 22 22
Overallinjury rate
48 45 44 42 40 39 36 32 31 31 31 31 31 30 23 23 23 23 23 23
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Esti
mat
ed In
jury
Rat
e
Injury Rateshellip
10
Injury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender - 2012-2016
Work Related Deaths of Young Workers
bull 2013 ndash 6 young worker fatalities
bull 2014 ndash 4 young worker fatalities
bull 2016 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
bull 2017 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
What we know about young workers
Key young worker insights
bull Doing a good job is important
bull Young workers feel the need to prove themselves on the job they have a strong desire
to please gain trust and respect of their supervisors in the workplace
bull Donrsquot know how to bring the issue up donrsquot want to rock the boat speak out of turn
risk livelihood or reputation
Safety and security of ego is maybe more important than their physical well-
being
Employers are integral
bull The employer must stress safety compliance over productivity
bull The message would be most effective if we are able to reach both young workers
and their employers
What young workers had to say
ldquoI know safety is important at work But I donrsquot want to be a squeaky wheelrdquo
ldquoI try to always do what Irsquom asked to without questioning or complaining even if I might not be properly equipped (with a safe environment training or gear) to do itrdquo
ldquoI really donrsquot want to lose respect or even my job because I question my boss or refuse to do something unsaferdquo
ldquoDonrsquot talk to me about how to create a safe workplace mdash itrsquos up to my bossrdquo
What employers of young workers had to say
ldquoI assume theyrsquove got some basic skills training from high school and have the common sense to know how to be safe while at workrdquo
ldquoAt the end of the day of course I donrsquot want them to get hurt But I need them to just get the job done while theyrsquore on the clockrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a big investment of my time and resources to first of all hire and then provide safety training to my younger staff who probably wonrsquot stick aroundrdquo
What do we want our young worker audience to believe (and employers to know)
I have the legal right to a safe workplace Itrsquos actually part of my
responsibility for doing a good job to bring up safety concerns to
my boss
My boss is responsible for creating a safe work environment
and for the safety of herhis employees which makes it okay for me
to go and talk to them
WorkSafeBC Resourceswwwworksafebccom
WorkSafeBC YoungNew Worker Portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-worker
18
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Injury Rateshellip
10
Injury Rate Comparison by Age and Gender - 2012-2016
Work Related Deaths of Young Workers
bull 2013 ndash 6 young worker fatalities
bull 2014 ndash 4 young worker fatalities
bull 2016 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
bull 2017 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
What we know about young workers
Key young worker insights
bull Doing a good job is important
bull Young workers feel the need to prove themselves on the job they have a strong desire
to please gain trust and respect of their supervisors in the workplace
bull Donrsquot know how to bring the issue up donrsquot want to rock the boat speak out of turn
risk livelihood or reputation
Safety and security of ego is maybe more important than their physical well-
being
Employers are integral
bull The employer must stress safety compliance over productivity
bull The message would be most effective if we are able to reach both young workers
and their employers
What young workers had to say
ldquoI know safety is important at work But I donrsquot want to be a squeaky wheelrdquo
ldquoI try to always do what Irsquom asked to without questioning or complaining even if I might not be properly equipped (with a safe environment training or gear) to do itrdquo
ldquoI really donrsquot want to lose respect or even my job because I question my boss or refuse to do something unsaferdquo
ldquoDonrsquot talk to me about how to create a safe workplace mdash itrsquos up to my bossrdquo
What employers of young workers had to say
ldquoI assume theyrsquove got some basic skills training from high school and have the common sense to know how to be safe while at workrdquo
ldquoAt the end of the day of course I donrsquot want them to get hurt But I need them to just get the job done while theyrsquore on the clockrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a big investment of my time and resources to first of all hire and then provide safety training to my younger staff who probably wonrsquot stick aroundrdquo
What do we want our young worker audience to believe (and employers to know)
I have the legal right to a safe workplace Itrsquos actually part of my
responsibility for doing a good job to bring up safety concerns to
my boss
My boss is responsible for creating a safe work environment
and for the safety of herhis employees which makes it okay for me
to go and talk to them
WorkSafeBC Resourceswwwworksafebccom
WorkSafeBC YoungNew Worker Portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-worker
18
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Work Related Deaths of Young Workers
bull 2013 ndash 6 young worker fatalities
bull 2014 ndash 4 young worker fatalities
bull 2016 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
bull 2017 ndash 5 young worker fatalities
What we know about young workers
Key young worker insights
bull Doing a good job is important
bull Young workers feel the need to prove themselves on the job they have a strong desire
to please gain trust and respect of their supervisors in the workplace
bull Donrsquot know how to bring the issue up donrsquot want to rock the boat speak out of turn
risk livelihood or reputation
Safety and security of ego is maybe more important than their physical well-
being
Employers are integral
bull The employer must stress safety compliance over productivity
bull The message would be most effective if we are able to reach both young workers
and their employers
What young workers had to say
ldquoI know safety is important at work But I donrsquot want to be a squeaky wheelrdquo
ldquoI try to always do what Irsquom asked to without questioning or complaining even if I might not be properly equipped (with a safe environment training or gear) to do itrdquo
ldquoI really donrsquot want to lose respect or even my job because I question my boss or refuse to do something unsaferdquo
ldquoDonrsquot talk to me about how to create a safe workplace mdash itrsquos up to my bossrdquo
What employers of young workers had to say
ldquoI assume theyrsquove got some basic skills training from high school and have the common sense to know how to be safe while at workrdquo
ldquoAt the end of the day of course I donrsquot want them to get hurt But I need them to just get the job done while theyrsquore on the clockrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a big investment of my time and resources to first of all hire and then provide safety training to my younger staff who probably wonrsquot stick aroundrdquo
What do we want our young worker audience to believe (and employers to know)
I have the legal right to a safe workplace Itrsquos actually part of my
responsibility for doing a good job to bring up safety concerns to
my boss
My boss is responsible for creating a safe work environment
and for the safety of herhis employees which makes it okay for me
to go and talk to them
WorkSafeBC Resourceswwwworksafebccom
WorkSafeBC YoungNew Worker Portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-worker
18
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
What we know about young workers
Key young worker insights
bull Doing a good job is important
bull Young workers feel the need to prove themselves on the job they have a strong desire
to please gain trust and respect of their supervisors in the workplace
bull Donrsquot know how to bring the issue up donrsquot want to rock the boat speak out of turn
risk livelihood or reputation
Safety and security of ego is maybe more important than their physical well-
being
Employers are integral
bull The employer must stress safety compliance over productivity
bull The message would be most effective if we are able to reach both young workers
and their employers
What young workers had to say
ldquoI know safety is important at work But I donrsquot want to be a squeaky wheelrdquo
ldquoI try to always do what Irsquom asked to without questioning or complaining even if I might not be properly equipped (with a safe environment training or gear) to do itrdquo
ldquoI really donrsquot want to lose respect or even my job because I question my boss or refuse to do something unsaferdquo
ldquoDonrsquot talk to me about how to create a safe workplace mdash itrsquos up to my bossrdquo
What employers of young workers had to say
ldquoI assume theyrsquove got some basic skills training from high school and have the common sense to know how to be safe while at workrdquo
ldquoAt the end of the day of course I donrsquot want them to get hurt But I need them to just get the job done while theyrsquore on the clockrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a big investment of my time and resources to first of all hire and then provide safety training to my younger staff who probably wonrsquot stick aroundrdquo
What do we want our young worker audience to believe (and employers to know)
I have the legal right to a safe workplace Itrsquos actually part of my
responsibility for doing a good job to bring up safety concerns to
my boss
My boss is responsible for creating a safe work environment
and for the safety of herhis employees which makes it okay for me
to go and talk to them
WorkSafeBC Resourceswwwworksafebccom
WorkSafeBC YoungNew Worker Portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-worker
18
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Key young worker insights
bull Doing a good job is important
bull Young workers feel the need to prove themselves on the job they have a strong desire
to please gain trust and respect of their supervisors in the workplace
bull Donrsquot know how to bring the issue up donrsquot want to rock the boat speak out of turn
risk livelihood or reputation
Safety and security of ego is maybe more important than their physical well-
being
Employers are integral
bull The employer must stress safety compliance over productivity
bull The message would be most effective if we are able to reach both young workers
and their employers
What young workers had to say
ldquoI know safety is important at work But I donrsquot want to be a squeaky wheelrdquo
ldquoI try to always do what Irsquom asked to without questioning or complaining even if I might not be properly equipped (with a safe environment training or gear) to do itrdquo
ldquoI really donrsquot want to lose respect or even my job because I question my boss or refuse to do something unsaferdquo
ldquoDonrsquot talk to me about how to create a safe workplace mdash itrsquos up to my bossrdquo
What employers of young workers had to say
ldquoI assume theyrsquove got some basic skills training from high school and have the common sense to know how to be safe while at workrdquo
ldquoAt the end of the day of course I donrsquot want them to get hurt But I need them to just get the job done while theyrsquore on the clockrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a big investment of my time and resources to first of all hire and then provide safety training to my younger staff who probably wonrsquot stick aroundrdquo
What do we want our young worker audience to believe (and employers to know)
I have the legal right to a safe workplace Itrsquos actually part of my
responsibility for doing a good job to bring up safety concerns to
my boss
My boss is responsible for creating a safe work environment
and for the safety of herhis employees which makes it okay for me
to go and talk to them
WorkSafeBC Resourceswwwworksafebccom
WorkSafeBC YoungNew Worker Portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-worker
18
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
What young workers had to say
ldquoI know safety is important at work But I donrsquot want to be a squeaky wheelrdquo
ldquoI try to always do what Irsquom asked to without questioning or complaining even if I might not be properly equipped (with a safe environment training or gear) to do itrdquo
ldquoI really donrsquot want to lose respect or even my job because I question my boss or refuse to do something unsaferdquo
ldquoDonrsquot talk to me about how to create a safe workplace mdash itrsquos up to my bossrdquo
What employers of young workers had to say
ldquoI assume theyrsquove got some basic skills training from high school and have the common sense to know how to be safe while at workrdquo
ldquoAt the end of the day of course I donrsquot want them to get hurt But I need them to just get the job done while theyrsquore on the clockrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a big investment of my time and resources to first of all hire and then provide safety training to my younger staff who probably wonrsquot stick aroundrdquo
What do we want our young worker audience to believe (and employers to know)
I have the legal right to a safe workplace Itrsquos actually part of my
responsibility for doing a good job to bring up safety concerns to
my boss
My boss is responsible for creating a safe work environment
and for the safety of herhis employees which makes it okay for me
to go and talk to them
WorkSafeBC Resourceswwwworksafebccom
WorkSafeBC YoungNew Worker Portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-worker
18
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
What employers of young workers had to say
ldquoI assume theyrsquove got some basic skills training from high school and have the common sense to know how to be safe while at workrdquo
ldquoAt the end of the day of course I donrsquot want them to get hurt But I need them to just get the job done while theyrsquore on the clockrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a big investment of my time and resources to first of all hire and then provide safety training to my younger staff who probably wonrsquot stick aroundrdquo
What do we want our young worker audience to believe (and employers to know)
I have the legal right to a safe workplace Itrsquos actually part of my
responsibility for doing a good job to bring up safety concerns to
my boss
My boss is responsible for creating a safe work environment
and for the safety of herhis employees which makes it okay for me
to go and talk to them
WorkSafeBC Resourceswwwworksafebccom
WorkSafeBC YoungNew Worker Portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-worker
18
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
What do we want our young worker audience to believe (and employers to know)
I have the legal right to a safe workplace Itrsquos actually part of my
responsibility for doing a good job to bring up safety concerns to
my boss
My boss is responsible for creating a safe work environment
and for the safety of herhis employees which makes it okay for me
to go and talk to them
WorkSafeBC Resourceswwwworksafebccom
WorkSafeBC YoungNew Worker Portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-worker
18
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
WorkSafeBC Resourceswwwworksafebccom
WorkSafeBC YoungNew Worker Portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-worker
18
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
WorkSafeBC YoungNew Worker Portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-worker
18
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Student WorkSafeResource for Teachers
Three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver
learning activities in a wide range of education settings
19
bull 3 Modules (On the Job Addressing Hazards on the Job WorkSafe for Life)bull Key messages and overviews for each modulebull Activities designed for individuals small groups and larger groupsbull Workplace Safety Certificate and Knowledge Test and Key (password is workplaceinjury)
httpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationyoung-new-workerstudent-worksafe
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Student WorkSafeStudent resources
For the self-directed student Activities designed to let the student select their
areas of focus and work through the materials depending on their
educational needs
20
bull You and the Working Worldbull Lost Youthbull Rights and Responsibilitiesbull Effective Workplace Communicationbull Young Worker Trainingbull Be a Survivorbull Spot the Hazardbull Search the Regulationbull Know Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)bull WorkSafe for Life
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
WorkSafeBC YW Initiative
21
Objective Reduce the number of injuries and fatalities among young workers aged 18-24 who have recently finished high school and have started working in British Columbia
Listen to your gut(httpworksafebclistentoyourgutcom )bull Aimed at young workers aged 18-24 to
increase their awareness of their rights
What I know now(httpworksafebcwhatIknownow )bull Communicate with bosses and supervisors at
smallmedium-sized businesses about their responsibility to keep young workers safe
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Listen to your gut- Information
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Listen to your gut website- Videos
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
25
First Nations Outreach
bull Prince George region in Spring of 2018
bull Focus on First Nations schools employment offices various First
Nations training agencies and meetings with Ministry of Education
contacts
bull Co-presentations with officers and an injured young worker speaker
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Employer Support
26
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Ideas for using WorkSafeBCResources to teach health and
safety
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Introduce safety by showing students a health and safety video made by their peers
28
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
2018 Student Safety Video Contest
29
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Hear how a workplace injury affected the life of a young person through videos and personal accounts
30
Young Worker Speakerrsquos Program ndash free to schools
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Create a hazard recognition game
31
Whatlsquos wrong with this photo wwwworksafebccomenabout-usnews-eventsworksafe-magazinewhats-wrong-with-this-photo
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Teach safety rights and responsibilities
32
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Use interactive tools to let students learn by doing
33
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Social media is the language of youth today The various platforms can be
used to introduce students to trending occupational health and safety topics
34
Have students go to WorkSafeBCrsquos YouTube Twitter Facebook or Instagram account and
pick out a trending topic on the page and tell the class what they learned in 2 minutes or
less
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
6-minute safety talks
35
Designed for students in apprenticeship programs
Automotive Culinary Arts Hair Styling Plumbing Woodworking
General talks such as housekeeping noise WHMIS etc can be applied to any industry
Each topic has an instructor guide and a student handout
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Apprenticeship programs portalhttpswwwworksafebccomenhealth-safetyeducation-training-certificationapprenticeship-programs
bull Key resources that align with the ITA curriculum to help apprentices get the
information they need to work safely
36
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Work Placement Safety Checklist
37
bull Intended to be completed by the educator via phone or during a work site visit
bull Goal is to review the work site for safety and ensure that the student has a safety job placement
bull Looks at basic health and safety of the workplace ie Safety policy student orientation risk assessments
bull Hazards the student might be exposed tobull Items to be aware of during a site visit
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
So what is the single most compelling thing we can tell youngnew workers
Speak up to your boss
about safety in the
workplace because itrsquos
your right be safe at work
Questions
Questions