Overview & Objectives
California businesses employ nearly 2.9 million workers between the ages of 16 and 24, and statistics show that younger workers are twice as likely to be injured than their adult counterparts. Awareness of potential hazards, proper procedures, and training creates a strong safety culture in the workplace.
The California Young Workers Safety and Health Awareness training from Exceed Safety is an introductory-level online training designed to provide essential knowledge and information, tools, and effective strategies participants need to create and maintain a safe workplace environment.
Exceed Safety’s California Young Workers Safety and Health Awareness training is designed to benefit all California-based workplaces that employ younger workers who may need to bolster a stronger workplace culture. Specific course topics include the following:
- Safety awareness issues specific to young workers
- The process of hazard recognition, evaluation, and control
- What to do in a workplace emergency.
- Factors affecting the wellness and well-being of young workers
- Young workers’ rights and responsibilities in California
- Links to additional information and assistance
- Knowledge checks to measure your understanding
Who Is This Course For?
The California Young Workers Safety and Health Awareness course from Exceed Safety is designed for nearly all workplaces and industries in California who may employee a younger staff. Individuals from the following industries may benefit from this training:
- Construction
- Trade & Transportation
- Warehousing
- General Industry
- Manufacturing
If you have any concerns as to whether this course is appropriate for you or your industry, call Exceed Safety at (919) 728-SAFE (7233) or Contact Us online.
Features & Benefits
Exceed Safety’s California Young Workers Safety and Health Awareness training is designed to be taken at the individual’s own pace in about 50 minutes. Designed specifically for employees between the ages of 16 and 24, this training raises awareness to necessary proper procedures and training. Upon completion of this course, participants can expect to:
- Explain safety awareness issues specific to young workers
- Describe the process of hazard recognition, evaluation, and control
- Discuss what to do in a workplace emergency
- Identify factors affecting the wellness and well-being of young workers
- Define young workers’ rights and responsibilities in California
- Find additional resources for information and assistance
