Did you know that...

• Workers with less than 6 months experience are 3 times more likely to be injured than those with a year or more of experience?
• Workers under the age of 25 are 33% more likely to be injured on the job than older workers?

If you are a new and young worker, or an employer, supervisor, parent or educator of new and young workers, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) offers many resources designed specifically for you.

This section of the WHS website provides access to information specifically developed for new and young workers, as well as general health and safety information. Links to other resources are also provided.

Workers

	Workers Rights and Responsibilities
	Information on your rights and how Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Employment Standards legislation affect you.
	It'll Never Happen to Me
	Learn from the tragedies of other young workers and find out if you are at risk at your job.
	Workplace Hazards
	Information on how to identify hazards in your workplace.
	Edutainment / Awareness
	Educational entertainment - watch videos, hear audio clips, see posters and learn more about the Work Safe Alberta Student Video Contest.
	More Health & Safety Resources
	Workplace health and safety publications, eLearning programs, fun interactive quizzes, and website links.

Employers

	Employer Responsibilities
	Information on Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Employment Standards legislation.
	Tips for Employers & Supervisors
	Tip sheets on how to prevent injuries by creating a safe and healthy work environment for young workers.
	Injury Cost Calculator
	A valuable tool to help determine the costs of a workplace injury or illness.
	More Health & Safety Resources
	Many resources are available free of charge to assist you in keeping young workers healthy and safe, including the Work Safe Passport.

Parents

	Tips for Parents
	Tip sheets on how to prevent injuries by creating a safe and healthy work environment for young workers.
	Parents Speaking Out
	Videos & campaigns aimed at parents of new and young workers.

Educators

	Work Safe Alberta Joint Education Project
	A joint initiative to support teachers in their delivery of workplace health and safety awareness by creating a series of resources.