Workplace Health & Safety Young Worker Safety Lesson:
February 17 th, 2015
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In some countries, workers are not protected by any Health
& Safety Laws
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In Canada, there are laws to protect the rights of workers and
to ensure workers know their rights and responsibilities
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Approximately 3500 young workers were injured in Nova
Scotia.
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Most injuries happen in the retail industry and the food and
beverage industry.
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Unsafe and unfair work conditions are still happening.
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The question is.. How do we change this? What can be done to
reduce or even eliminate young worker injuries and deaths?
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It is important to remember the struggles and victories of
workers who came before us who fought for the rights we enjoy
today.
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See how other youth are making a difference Instagrammysummer
http://worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Programs- Awards/Young-Workers
http://worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Programs- Awards/Young-Workers
Videos http://www2.worksafebc.com/Topics/YoungWorker/Pa
st-Winners.asp Posters http://youngworkers.org/posters/
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The question is.. How can YOU make a difference? What can YOU
do to reduce or even eliminate young worker injuries and deaths?
How can YOU promote young worker safety in Nova Scotia?
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Your challenge.. Promote young worker safety in Nova
Scotia
