One in seven young Canadian workers is injured while on the job. Here’s how to make sure your teenager makes it to payday, scratch-free
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• Talk about his new job and go over potential hazards.
• Let him know he should ask for and receive proper training for any equipment, machinery or chemicals he uses, and he has the right to ask questions.
• If he feels unsafe, he should say something to his employer – or to you, if he is too shy.
• He has the right to refuse work if he believes a job is dangerous.
• If an accident does occur, all employees are required to report them to their supervisor.
• Injured employees have the right to medical attention right away. Your teen should know where to find a first-aid kit at the workplace and to ask for help if he becomes injured in any way.
Tip: Watch for signs that a job is taking a toll on your teen. A summer job isn’t worth anxiety, depression or fatigue. For more, visit www.job safecanada.ca.
