The mission of the Oregon Young Worker Health & Safety Coalition
is to prevent young worker injuries and fatalities. The Coalition educates its constituency of young workers, educators, employers, parents and labor and trade associations through outreach, advocacy and sharing of resources. The Coalition pools its expertise, leverages resources and recognizes the diversity and knowledge of its partners and the voice of young workers. The Coalition asserts that all injuries are preventable, all workers have a right to safe work and that young workers shall be treated respectfully and fairly.
What's New?
New in January View our Events Calendar! Visit the calendar to learn about upcoming meetings, subcommittee meetings, exhibit events and other activities.
New in January Work Safe, Save a Friend - 2010 PSA contest deadline February 15, 2010! How are those videos coming along? There's just over a month left to submit a video for the Work Safe, Save a Friend video public service announcement contest. Info at http://www.orosha.org/psacontest/. Forward this to creative teens you know who want to compete for cash prizes and develop winning messages on young worker safety.
Oregon Young Worker Coalition Meeting Tuesday, March 16, 2010 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Contact us at info@oregonyoungworker.org for more details.
Photos on this site courtesy of the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and
Washington Department of Labor and Industries. Images are courtesy of http://www.wordle.net/.
