Workplace Health and Safety for Teens - Student Program
This interactive program designed specifically for high school students
and their teachers is a great opportunity for students to learn about new
career opportunities, to see the relevance of health and safety to a wide
range of career and industries, and to help students learn about their
rights as young workers.
In addition to our annual personal protective equipment fashion show and
exhibit hall exploration, in past years, the student program has also
included activities such as hands-on ergonomic stations, interactive noise
exposure activities, and even an opportunity for students to meet with the
Governor of Washington.
Why is safety and health important to high school students?
State and national data have found that young workers have an injury rate that is two times higher than
that of adult workers. Some of these incidents involve serious injuries
causing life-long disability. Teens have also been killed on the job. Each year at least 1,000 youth under the age of 18 are injured on
the job in Washington State. Although law prohibits many hazardous duties for workers
under 18, the majority of these injuries occur during work that is
permitted by child labor regulations. Teens are our future adult workforce and are a vulnerable
population that needs special protections.
Summary of Conference highlights for students and teachers:
Student Program details
Because this conference happens so early in the school year, it is important you mark it on your
calendars now! We recommend that you talk with your building administrator
and vocational director before the school year begins to make arrangements
for any approvals you might need, including student transportation
arrangements, and a substitute if necessary.
We still want to hear from you if you are interested in bringing students, but not yet sure if you can
attend.
Registration for the student program will be on a first come/first served
basis. There is no cost to teachers who attend the program with their
students. So that we can accommodate as many students as possible, we do
ask for a commitment if you do plan on attending.
General Information about the Conference:
Co-sponsored by the Governor�s Industrial Safety and Health Advisory Board and the Department
of Labor & Industries, this annual conference attracts nearly 3,000
safety and health professionals from around the state. It features
industry-specific sessions ranging from agriculture and aerospace to forest
products and health care. The two-day conference offers a variety of panel
discussions, blockbuster presentations, demonstrations, exhibitions and
other safety-and-health-related activities.
Contact information:
If you have additional questions about the program, or think you would be interested in bringing
students please contact:
Mary Miller at
(360) 902-6041 or 
mmar235@lni.wa.gov
For other conference information and registration details not related
to the student program, contact:
Teri Neely, Conference Manager
(360) 902-5446 or tneely@wagovconf.org
