Young Workers

Did you know that...

• Workers with less experience are more likely to be injured than those with a year or more of experience?
• Workers under the age of 25 are more likely to be injured on the job than older workers?

If you are a new and young worker, or an employer, supervisor, parent or educator of new and young workers, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) offers many resources designed specifically for you.

This section of the OHS website provides access to information specifically developed for new and young workers, as well as general health and safety information.

Workers

• Bloodylucky.ca awareness campaign
  This web-based program reminds young working Albertans that injuries and fatalities can be only moments away.

• Edutainment/Awareness
  Educational entertainment – watch videos, hear audio clips, see posters and learn more about the Work Safe Alberta Student Video Contest.

• It’ll Never Happen to Me
  Learn from the tragedies of other young workers and find out if you are at risk at your job.

• Other Helpful Resources
  Occupational health and safety publications, eLearning programs and website links.

• Workers Rights and Responsibilities
  Information on your rights and how Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Employment Standards legislation affect you.

• Workplace Hazards
  Information on how to identify hazards in your workplace.

Employers

• Employer Responsibilities
  Information on Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Employment Standards legislation.

• Injury Cost Calculator
  A valuable tool to help determine the costs of a workplace injury or illness.

• Other Helpful Resources
  Many resources are available free of charge to assist you in keeping young workers healthy and safe, including the Work Safe Passport.

• Tips for Employers and Supervisors
  Tip sheets on how to prevent injuries by creating a safe and healthy work environment for young workers.

Parents

• Employment Standards
  Information on Alberta’s Employment Standards legislation.

• Parents Speaking Out
  Videos and campaigns aimed at parents of new and young workers.

• Tips for Parents
  Tip sheets on how to prevent injuries by creating a safe and healthy work environment for young workers.

Educators

• Resources for the Classroom
  Resources to support educators in their delivery of occupational health and safety information.