New Worker Safety in Canada

Age

Note: Although not always covered under the Health and Safety Act, organizations may still have responsibilities regarding the health and safety of volunteers. Consult with your jurisdiction.

NEW is NEW – regardless of age

Know Your RIGHTS

Breaking it down by age group, the risk of a lost-time injury is HIGHEST among new workers

What can WORKERS do?

IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF ANYTHING

MALES have almost 2x the risk of being injured on the job as females.

WHY?

This is partially due to:

What can EMPLOYERS do?

TIMELY, EFFECTIVE TRAINING is ESSENTIAL

Learning on the job, or waiting several months for a classroom course are NOT good options.

Statistical Sources:

  1. [1] Institute for Work and Health (IWH 2012)
  2. [2] Institute for Work and Health (IWH 2003)
  3. [3] Smith P, Mustard C. How many employees receive safety training during their first year of a new job? Injury Prevention, 2007; 13:37-41 http://www.iwh.on.ca/highlights/only-one-in-five-new-workers-receive-safety-training-in-canada
  4. [4] Institute for Work and Health (IWH 2003 and 2009)