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Spreading the Word: Including Occupational Safety & Health in Workforce Preparation Nationwide Williamsburg, Virginia

Spreading the Word: Including Occupational Safety & Health in Workforce Preparation Nationwide Williamsburg, Virginia April 2004

Percent Youth Working a Minimum of 10 Hours/Week by Grade Level, United States, 1994

Percent Youth Working a Minimum of 10 Hours/Week by Grade Level, United States, 1994 -1995 Source: National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. Adapted from Protecting Youth at Work, National Academy Press, 1998.

Where Do Teens Work? (Data from of Dr. Dawn Castillo, NIOSH) § Most Teen

Where Do Teens Work? (Data from of Dr. Dawn Castillo, NIOSH) § Most Teen jobs are: ØTemporary ØPart-time ØLow-paying

The Top Two § Retail 54% § Services 25% Ø Restaurants. . 24% Ø

The Top Two § Retail 54% § Services 25% Ø Restaurants. . 24% Ø Grocery Stores. . . 10% Ø Department stores. . 4% Ø Other retail. . . 16% Ø Recreation. . . 6% Ø Education. . . 4% Ø Health Service. . 3% Ø Other. . . 12%

Thousands of Teens Are Injured On the Job Every Year § 64, 000 (ave)

Thousands of Teens Are Injured On the Job Every Year § 64, 000 (ave) each year are hurt bad enough to need emergency room care. . . (84, 000 in 1999!) plus another 13, 000 injured on farms. § Typically (and tragically!) 70 die each year from their injuries. . . PLUS. . over 100 most years on farms.

Rates of Work-related Nonfatal Injuries and Illnesses Treated in Hospital Emergency Departments, by Age,

Rates of Work-related Nonfatal Injuries and Illnesses Treated in Hospital Emergency Departments, by Age, 1999 Rates are per 100 fulltime equivalents. Source: National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NIOSH, 1999).

Industry Distribution of Work Injury Deaths, 1992 -2000 Data: Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries

Industry Distribution of Work Injury Deaths, 1992 -2000 Data: Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries

Teen Injuries/Deaths. . . Ø Are higher for males than females Ø Are higher

Teen Injuries/Deaths. . . Ø Are higher for males than females Ø Are higher for older teens than for younger ones v Most Common injuries: cuts, sprains, strains, burns, fractures v Leading causes of death: motor vehicles, machinery (compactors, farms eq), electrocution, homicide

Where Are Teens Injured? Restaurant: 38% Grocery: 8% Other retail: 8% While only 5%

Where Are Teens Injured? Restaurant: 38% Grocery: 8% Other retail: 8% While only 5% of teens work in Ag, and it accounts for only 7% of injuries, 40% of teens who died were working in agriculture!

NIOSH New & Young Worker Project: Began In 2001 Phase 1: Contract effort competitively

NIOSH New & Young Worker Project: Began In 2001 Phase 1: Contract effort competitively awarded to the National Safety Council 1. Collect, review, and assess existing OSH curricula, material, & approaches from national and international sources 2. Collect information from stakeholders 3. Prepare a report recommending “core” OSH topics needed by all new workers (including teens)

Final Report: Aug. 9, 2002 § Completed internal and external review § Used as

Final Report: Aug. 9, 2002 § Completed internal and external review § Used as a springboard to propose additional work (both intramural and extramural funding)— more pending. . . § Used as a starting point for collaborative efforts with national partners

National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium § Career Clusters Initiative:

National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium § Career Clusters Initiative: may reach many/most students in some states. “Can NIOSH & OSHA help us determine occupational safety and health foundation skills appropriate for all clusters? ”

Career Clusters: A Partnership Between Educators & Employers www. careerclusters. org § Ag &

Career Clusters: A Partnership Between Educators & Employers www. careerclusters. org § Ag & natural resources § Architecture & Construction § Arts, AV, & Communications § Business management and administration § Education & Training § Transportation, distribution, logistics § Finance § Health Sciences § Government and public administration § Hospitality & Tourism § Human Services § Info. Technology § Law, public safety & security § Manufacturing § Marketing, sales & service § Science, technology, engineering, mathematics

Small Working Group Formed 1. Establish shared project objectives (NIOSH, NASDCTEc, OSHA, NIU, SIU,

Small Working Group Formed 1. Establish shared project objectives (NIOSH, NASDCTEc, OSHA, NIU, SIU, Texas A&M, U. of Cincinnati, and others on various topics. . . )

Agree on Cross-Cutting K&S 2. Reach agreement on cross-cutting OSH knowledge and skills- 5

Agree on Cross-Cutting K&S 2. Reach agreement on cross-cutting OSH knowledge and skills- 5 goals Appropriate For All Career Clusters

ID Existing Curriculum 3. Help Career Clusters developers to identify existing curriculum resources that

ID Existing Curriculum 3. Help Career Clusters developers to identify existing curriculum resources that match the K&S we jointly selected as “core”. Create new curriculum as needed to fill gaps. § Ongoing now- First draft of complete materials arrived at NIOSH this week.

Pilot Test 4. With state partners, test curricula within a sample of collaborating states-

Pilot Test 4. With state partners, test curricula within a sample of collaborating states- begin in 2004.

What Then? 1. NIOSH will help disseminate OSH Foundation K&S and curriculum via web,

What Then? 1. NIOSH will help disseminate OSH Foundation K&S and curriculum via web, electronic, and print 2. Publish research & recommendations 3. Partner in support of further “diffusion of innovation” : § Education groups/ School Principals/ academia § Labor/trade/industry groups/other government agencies § Youth organizations § Community groups

Goal 1 § Knowledge and positive attitudes regarding OSH ü Understand risk, susceptibility, impact

Goal 1 § Knowledge and positive attitudes regarding OSH ü Understand risk, susceptibility, impact on life ü Value workplace safety ü Believe every person can contribute to OSH

Goal 2 § Understand rights and responsibilities ü Workers’ rights ü Workers’ responsibilities (follow

Goal 2 § Understand rights and responsibilities ü Workers’ rights ü Workers’ responsibilities (follow rules & procedures, reporting, recording) ü Employers’ responsibilities (safe workplace, training, hours & wages, etc)

Goal 3 § Hazard Recognition ü Types of hazards (chem, physical, bio. . .

Goal 3 § Hazard Recognition ü Types of hazards (chem, physical, bio. . . ) ü Sources of information about hazards v. Within workplaces (MSDS, labels, job aids, . . . ) v. From sources external to workplaces (OSHA, NIOSH, manufacturers, publications, providers of services, etc. . . )

Goal 4 § Hazard Control: How to find information and how to seek help/

Goal 4 § Hazard Control: How to find information and how to seek help/ communicate about it. ü Categories of hazard control vremove the hazard vminimize the hazard vprotect yourself

Goal 5 § Understand your role in emergency response ü Types of emergencies ü

Goal 5 § Understand your role in emergency response ü Types of emergencies ü Types of plans. . who is in charge? ü Who do you notify and how? ü How do you get out, get help, or shelter in place?

Samples of Activities

Samples of Activities

True Case Histories § Raise Awareness § Improve Risk Perception § Stimulate critical thinking

True Case Histories § Raise Awareness § Improve Risk Perception § Stimulate critical thinking and problem solving

True Stories § Carl hired as an office helper to a construction firm. (Fell-

True Stories § Carl hired as an office helper to a construction firm. (Fell- permanent invalid) § Tanya working at “Subway”. (Robbed, beaten, terrorized) § Jennifer at “Burger King”. (Cut off finger) § Jesse for “Domino’s Pizza”. (Killed in car crash making a “ 30 min. or free” delivery) § Juan (Poisoned picking Strawberries on a friend’s farm. )

Labor Law Bingo § Requires some modifications to be specific to each state §

Labor Law Bingo § Requires some modifications to be specific to each state § Learn while you play § Team or individual options for play

Hazard Mapping § Safety Hazards (slippery floor) RED § Chemical Hazards (cleaning supplies) Green

Hazard Mapping § Safety Hazards (slippery floor) RED § Chemical Hazards (cleaning supplies) Green § Other Health Hazards (noise) BLUE v Sites: fast food, office, grocery store, family farm, gas station/convenience store, retail clothing store, doctor’s office, veterinarian’s office, pet supply retail store, drycleaner, etc!

How to Map. . . 1. 2. 3. 4. Select your site Draw your

How to Map. . . 1. 2. 3. 4. Select your site Draw your site layout (view from the top) Find and label the hazards using 3 colors Discuss the possible “effects” of the hazards and choose 1 or 2 “top” hazards. v Brainstorm best ways to : § eliminate this hazard § minimize this hazard § protect yourself if you have to work with this hazard

Additional NIOSH Young Worker Initiatives: § FACE-- Fatality and injury tracking leading to NIOSH

Additional NIOSH Young Worker Initiatives: § FACE-- Fatality and injury tracking leading to NIOSH Alerts and other recommendations (DSRDr. Castillo) § Skill Standards development (John Palassis) § NIOSH Safety Checklist Program for Schools. A Resource Guide on CD-ROM (John Palassis) § Ag grants and Cooperative agreements- over 32 research projects, surveys, and a national Child Ag Injury Prevention Center § NIOSH Young Worker Website: www. cdc. gov/niosh/topics/youth

Contact Information Dr. Frances Beauman 2450 Foundation Drive Suite 100 Springfield, Illinois 62703 800/252

Contact Information Dr. Frances Beauman 2450 Foundation Drive Suite 100 Springfield, Illinois 62703 800/252 -4822 fbeauman@ioes. org

Questions. . . Comments?

Questions. . . Comments?