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The United States has more of its youth in the
workforce than any other developed country in the world. By the year 2010, 17.8 million youths aged 16–19 will
work, up from 16 million in 2000, according to government forecasts. Young
workers suffer a disproportionate share of injuries and fatalities, especially
in the first year on the job. In 2006, 30 youths under 18 died from work-related
injuries.
More than 4 million teens leave their classrooms each
summer to find work, and the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
estimated that 54,800 work-related injuries and
illnesses among youth less than 18 years of age were treated in hospital
emergency departments. Because only one-third of work-related injuries are seen
in emergency departments, it is likely the actual number of such injuries among
working youth is much higher, approximately 160,000 injuries and illnesses each
year.
The vast majority of
these injuries occur in eating and drinking establishments. The restaurant industry and other retail
businesses rank high among US industries for risk of adolescent worker injuries.
The following questions link to general information on the various hazards
of the food service industry and techniques for protecting those involved.
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What hazards are present for teen workers in restaurants?
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What are some possible solutions for hazards faced by teen workers in restaurants?
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What additional information is available?
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