EKU Infographic: The Younger Face of Workplace Safety

Eastern Kentucky University has developed an infographic to illustrate the dangers faced by teen workers. Some scary stats:

• One teen is hurt on the job every 9 minutes.
• Food service is the worst industry for youth non-fatal injuries.
• Teens make up 65% of agriculture related deaths.

The infographic also includes suggestions for creating a safe work environment:

• Use a buddy system: Pair youth with experienced workers.
• Allow more time: More than 30% report hurrying to finish the job.
• Provide more training: Offer age-appropriate training.

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