More than 20,000 young workers are injured or killed annually in the U.S. Here are some NIOSH recommendations employers can take to help protect young workers:1. Recognize the Hazards
- Assess and eliminate workplace hazards.
- Ensure equipment used by young workers is safe and legal.
2. Supervise Young Workers
- Be sure supervisors and adult co-workers are aware of tasks young workers may and may not perform.
- Label equipment that young workers cannot use, or color-code uniforms so others know they are not allowed to perform certain jobs.
- Ensure young workers recognize hazards and are competent in safe work practices.
- Have young workers demonstrate their assigned tasks safely and correctly.
- Ask workers for feedback about the training.
- Research child labor laws and occupational health and safety laws and health regulations that apply to your business.
- State laws may be more restrictive than Federal laws, and they vary considerably from state to state.
- Involve supervisors and experienced workers.
- Let them share their experiences with young workers.
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