Items Tagged with 'Young workers'

Denver — Young people who participated in an introductory workplace safety and health training session significantly boosted their knowledge of and attitude toward the topic, results of a recent study show.

Washington — A pair of House Democrats are requesting a Department of Labor investigation into potential risks of child labor and occupational safety and health violations in youth workforce programs.

Washington — Younger workers report feeling lonely and stressed more often than their older colleagues, results of a recent survey show.

Rancho Cordova, CA — More than 4 out of 5 Generation Z employees say they’re working longer hours – and most say their eye health is suffering as a result.

A quick look at state-level efforts to amend laws that mandate where, when and how long teens can work.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has eased restrictions on a pilot program that allows commercial truck drivers younger than 21 to operate interstate.

Salem, OR — Students from Silverton and Hermiston high schools took first-place prizes in this year’s Oregon OSHA media contest to promote young worker safety and health awareness.

Washington — OSHA could publish a notice of proposed rulemaking for its standard on protecting workers from heat as soon as Sept. 30, acting Labor Secretary Julie Su said.

Washington — As several states move to roll back child labor law protections, acting Labor Secretary Julie Su has a message: Federal law still applies in every state.

New York — Young adults who work irregular shifts may be at elevated risk of developing sleep problems and physical and mental health issues decades later, results of a recent study suggest.