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Preventing young worker fatalities. The Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program.

Doloris N Higgins1, Jeanette Tierney, Lawrence Hanrahan

  • 1Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, USA.

AAOHN Journal : Official Journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
|December 6, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Young workers, particularly males in agriculture and labor roles, face significant fatal occupational risks. The Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) program investigates these incidents to develop prevention strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Pediatric Public Health
  • Injury Epidemiology

Background:

  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an average of 67 annual work-related deaths for individuals under 18 between 1992-1998.
  • Young workers are a vulnerable population susceptible to workplace hazards.
  • Previous data highlighted the need for targeted safety interventions for minors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) program.
  • To summarize in-depth investigations of 59 young worker fatalities.
  • To identify commonalities and risk factors associated with fatal injuries in young workers.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 59 case investigations of young worker fatalities (ages 9-17) conducted by the FACE program between May 1986 and February 2002.

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  • Data collection included industry, occupation, demographics, and circumstances of the fatal event.
  • Review of prevention strategies developed from each investigation.

    • Main Results:

    • Fatalities occurred across various industries, with agriculture, forestry, and fishing (21), construction (12), and manufacturing (10) being prominent.
    • The majority of fatalities involved male laborers (93%).
    • Mean age of fatally injured young workers was 15.3 years.

    Conclusions:

    • The FACE program provides critical data for understanding and preventing young worker fatalities.
    • Collaborative efforts, exemplified by the Wisconsin FACE program, involving regulatory agencies, researchers, and educators are crucial for improving youth occupational safety.
    • Targeted prevention strategies are essential to reduce the incidence of fatal injuries among young workers.