Young, vulnerable and uncertain: Young workers’ perceptions of work health and safety

Abstract

Our findings contribute to our understanding of young workers' perceptions of work health and safety. Although young workers could identify their concerns about particular health and safety related issues at work, they lacked the confidence to report their concerns and had limited information about where to go for help. The research suggests that there is a need to empower young people to report WHS concerns to their employer and provide structures and processes that encourage reporting.

Occupational shoulder disability: functional recovery after decompression and neurolysis of the upper brachial plexus and the long thoracic nerve

“…Young and less experienced, as well as temporary workers have been found to have an increased risk of workplace injury [9]. All of the patients involved in this study were aged >21 years.…”

“…It is a global concern; about 11.2 million U.S. workers were found to suffer from UE-MSDs, and the annual incidence was found to increase [1]. Ma et al [1] and other investigators reported that construction [9] and automobile manufacturing industrial workers [10] had the highest prevalence of UE-MSDs. These diseases affect millions of healthcare and office workers, as well [8].…”

“…Work-related upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders (UE-MSDs) in various manufacturing, construction, and service settings show that they are cost-effective, causing disability, chronic pain, decreased productivity, poor performance, work absenteeism/sick leave, unemployment and workers' compensation claims. Further, UE-MSDs affect the socioeconomic status and quality of life in these patients [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. It is a global concern; about 11.2 million U.S. workers were found to suffer from UE-MSDs, and the annual incidence was found to increase [1].…”

Findings and views on occupational safety and health teaching at universities

“…Young employees' OSH risks are typically associated with lack of physical, cognitive and emotional development; lack of experience; lack of holistic understanding; lack of information and training; inappropriate attitudes and ignorance of OSH matters [11,[18][19][20][21]. Most often, young employees take risks either unconsciously or because of ignorance, or because they lack the courage and confidence to mention any risks or issues they notice or to apply for compensation [22][23][24].…”

Development of an online digital resource accessible for students with visual impairment or blindness: Challenges and strategies

“…What a bright idea" is an interactive booklet aimed at students from 14 to 18 years old addressing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) topics. Bearing in mind that this particular target is a risk group for occupational fatigue and work accidents, the main objective determined for the educational resource was to increase students' awareness, including the ones with visual impairment or blindness, of OSH in their daily and professional lives; and, in the long term, to raise levels of safety at work and to decrease the number of occupational accidents and diseases among young workers [8][9][10].…”