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Content Last Reviewed: 06/02/2010

Hazards

Work experience is a great benefit to you but it may also be hazardous. Did you know though that every year many young workers die from injuries in the United States? [More...]

Work injuries may occur from:
  • Unsafe equipment
  • Stressful conditions
  • Inadequate safety training
  • Inadequate supervision
  • Pressure to work faster
  • Dangerous work that is illegal or inappropriate for youth

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Read Real Stories. These are actual accidents and tragedies that
have occurred to youth in the workplace.

For additional information see: Windau J, Meyer S. Occupational injuries amoung young workers [101 KB PDF, 13 pages]. Monthly Labor Review. 2005 Oct; 128(10):11-23.

Young workers most often die at work from:

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Review the following sections regarding Non-Agricultural and Agricultural on-the-job hazards or take a look at other potential hazards and solutions.

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