» Youngworker.ca
The Young Workers Awareness Steering Committee for the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board is committed to providing information to students on workplace safety. The committee is comprised of educators, industry representatives and career resource personnel.
An average of 42 young Ontario workers are injured, made ill or killed on the job everyday. The Ontario Safe Work Partners believe these injuries are preventable. The Young Worker Awareness Program (YWAP) introduces young workers to workplace health and safety.
7 Things you need to know:
- There are hazards in every workplace
- You need to be able to identify the hazards
- You have the legal right to protect your health and safety
- Your employer, your supervisor(s) and you all have legal responsibilities
- Your employer and your supervisor must ensure you have the information/training and equipment you need to protect yourself
- If you are injured or become sick you must report it to your supervisor
- It's not a game - protect yourself.
» Workplace Health and Safety
If you're starting out in the workforce in Ontario, this site has the information you need to know about protecting your health and safety and understanding your employment rights. It also has a lot of other handy information and useful links.