Other External Resources
Health and Safety Information
AFL-CIO Safety and Health on the Job
Offers basic health and safety information, including an alphabetical listing of direct links to fact sheets developed by unions and OSHA. Some are available in Spanish.
Interstate Labor Standards Association (ILSA)
Includes information on state agencies that administer and enforce child labor laws.
Labor Occupational Health Program, UC Berkeley
Trains workers, unions, joint labor-management committees, and others on health and safetyOffers assistance and referrals on young workers, workplace violence, hazardous waste, ergonomics and more.
Labor Occupational Safety and Health Program (LOSH), UCLA
Trains workers, unions, and others on health and safety. Offers publications, videos, and technical assistance. Has a Young Workers project.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Conducts research on hazards and has free publications on chemicals, ergonomics, child labor, and other hazards.
New Jersey Occupational Health Services
Contains “Right to Know- Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets” for over 1500 chemicals.
NYCOSH
Contains internet links and resources on health and safety by industry and topic, as well as basic information on health and safety rights on the job.
OSHA (U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration): Technical Links
Develops and enforces federal regulations and standards. Offers free publications and a video library.
Young Worker Websites: National/Federal
Progressive Agriculture Foundation
Offers educational resources on animal, ATV, chemical, rural roadway and tractor safety. Coordinates Agriculture Safety Day.
National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety
A national organization that strives to enhance the health and safety of all children exposed to the hazards associated with agricultural work and rural environments.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Includes ordering information for a number of publications about and for teen workers.
Wage and Hour Division, US Department of Labor
Offers federal labor law information on topics that include wages and child labor protections.
OSHA, US Department of Labor, Young Worker Page
OSHA’s teen worker web site includes information for teen workers, educators, parents and employers about workplace health and safety for youth.
YouthRules!
Includes information for parents, employers and working youth about federal and state child labor laws.
Young Worker Websites: Other States
Massachusetts Department of Public Health – Teens at Work Injury Surveillance & Prevention Program
Materials for employers, teachers, young workers. Collects and analyzes data on injuries to teens in Massachusetts.
NYCOSH – Young Workers
Coordinates the New York State Young Workers Safety and Health Project. Offers health and safety curriculum.
Oregon Young Employee Safety
Resource network for Oregon. Uses advocacy, resource sharing, and outreach to keep young workers safe.
University of Washington: Health and Safety Awareness for Working Teens
Offers worker health and safety education for teens, parents, employers and teachers. Focuses mostly on Washington State.
Young Worker Websites: International
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
Canada’s National Occupational Health & Safety Resource. Has links to other Canadian sites.
Workers of Tomorrow Safety Centre, Inc.
Located in Manitoba. Offers informational factsheets and interactive activities to teach audiences about workers’ rights and safety.
WorkSafe, Victoria, Australia
WorkSafe is the workplace health and safety regulatory agency for Victoria, Australia. Resources including videos focused on young workers and safety basics.
Youth Employment
National One-Stop Center Database
US Department of Labor’s on-line searchable database where you can receive service availability and map directions to One-Stop Centers and/or service providers that are relevant to employment and training in California and across the nation.