Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 36 | Keeping young people safe at work | Tips for your business
Hear practical tips on keeping young workers safe from three unique perspectives - an OHS professional, a parent and a young worker. Plus, learn about a new program providing upskilling programs for workers and connecting job seekers with employment. Then, get tips on staying safe in the heat this summer.
Note: This episode was recorded on June 25, 2024. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Resources For This Week's Topics
News Release - Ontario Providing More Than $6 Million to Train Over 1,000 Carpenters -
https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004717/ontario-providing-more-than-6-million-to-train-over-1000-carpenters - Investment through provincial Skills Development Fund will help connect workers with good-paying, high-demand jobs.
WSIB Safety Check - https://safetycheck.onlineservices.wsib.on.ca/safetycheck/explore/search?lang=en - Check the safety record of businesses across Ontario and compare their health and safety results of similar businesses. Also, find out if a business has joined our Health and Safety Excellence program. (WSIB)
First Job, Safe Job: Helping parents keep kids safe at work - https://engage.wsps.ca/first-job-safe-job - A blog offering parents and caregivers information, resources and advice to help them prepare the young workers in their lives for a safe and positive work experience. (WSPS)
15 tips for getting safety messages across to young workers this summer - https://www.wsps.ca/resource-hub/home/young-worker-training- Stats show that young workers are more likely to get injured or killed at work compared to their more experienced coworkers. Here are 15 things to consider when training young workers this summer. (WSPS.CA)
Quick Safety Tips: New and Young Workers - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5FjdkloWJyeGJxGqq0Ai7FeqyN6BS8CO - Watch this series for tips to effectively train new and young workers and keep them safe at work.
4 tips to protect young workers — and your business - https://www.wsps.ca/resource-hub/vulnerable-workers/4-tips-to-protect-young-workers-and-your-business-this-summer - Set up your newly hired young workers – and your business – for success with these training tips. (WSPS.CA)
Protecting new and young workers: this orientation tool sets the bar - https://www.wsps.ca/resource-hub/articles/new-and-young-worker-initiative-this-orientation-tool-sets-the-bar - Investing in your orientation program is one of the best ways to protect new and young workers. Use this orientation tool to set young workers up for success in your workplace.
Heat Stress Resources - https://www.wsps.ca/resource-hub/heat-stress – Access articles, videos, guides and more to keep your workers safe in the heat.
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