From Dow Jones & Company:

Young workers face unique occupational safety hazards in the workplace. They are more susceptible to injury due to lack of experience, developing bodies and brains, and reluctance to speak up. Physical and cognitive limitations contribute to the issue as well. Despite these risks, some states have weakened labor laws which may put young workers in danger. However, employers can improve safety conditions for young workers by providing proper training, modeling safe behaviors, and taking workers’ abilities into account when assigning tasks. These strategies are easy to implement and cost little, while making the workplace safer for young workers.



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