Starting your first job? Congratulations! But before you start planning how to spend that paycheck, it's important to give some thoughts to staying safe on the job. It only takes a minute to have things take a terribly ugly turn, as Candace Carnahan can attest. In fact, every three minutes, a teen gets hurt at work, and about 70 teens die at work each year. Even a workplace that looks or seems safe may have hidden dangers. It's important to be educated in advance so that you know your rights and responsibilities. We've compiled a list of resources to help you:
Teen Summer Jobs: $afety Pays (OSHA)
Workplace Safety Guide for New Workers (ASSE) (pdf)
Guía para Nuevos Trabajadores sobre la Seguridad en el Lugar de Trabajo (ASSE) (pdf)
Teen Workers: Landscaping Plant Your Feet on Safe Ground (OSHA)
Teen Workers: Safety in Restaurants (OSHA)
Farm Safety (OSHA)
Are you a working teen? What You Should Know About Safety and Health on the Job (NIOSH)
¿Eres un Joven Que Trabaja? Cosas Que Debes Saber Sobre la Seguridad y la salud en el trabajo (NIOSH)
Young Workers' Health and Safety Website
Young Workers Zone (CCOHS)
