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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Listen to your gut website- Public Dashboard

Listen to your gut website- Videos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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