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School nurses: a resource for young worker safety.

Doloris N Higgins1, Jeanette Tierney, Meredith Lins

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

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses
|November 25, 2004
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Each year, hundreds of young workers under 18 die or are injured on the job. Key factors include poor safety training, inadequate supervision, and employer non-compliance with labor laws.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Pediatric Health
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Work-related injuries and fatalities among youth under 18 are a significant public health concern in the United States.
  • In 1998, an estimated 77,000 young workers required emergency room treatment for work injuries, with the total number of injuries potentially reaching 230,000 annually.

Observation:

  • The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) investigated young worker deaths through its Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) program.
  • Identified contributing factors include insufficient knowledge of child labor laws, inadequate safety training and supervision, unsuitable job assignments, and employer non-compliance.

Findings:

  • An average of 67 youths under 18 die annually from work-related incidents.

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  • A substantial number of young workers sustain injuries, with emergency departments treating tens of thousands each year.

    • Implications:

    • School nurses are vital resources for disseminating young worker safety information to students, parents, employers, and other professionals.
    • Proactive safety education and stricter enforcement of labor laws can mitigate risks and improve working conditions for youth.