Youths

The Scary Stats

49,200 - Number of New Brunswick workers aged 15-24, in 2010.

1,260 - Number of NB workers aged 15-24 who suffered a workplace accident in 2010

Top five body parts injured by NB workers aged 15-24:

  • Back and spine
  • Fingers
  • Knees
  • Shoulder
  • Hands

13 - Number of NB workers aged 15-24 who died as result of a workplace accident from 1998 and 2010.

9,610 - Number of lost-time claims under the Workers' Compensation Act by NB workers aged 15-24 between 2000 and 2010.

Top five places New Brunswick workers aged 15-24 are getting injured:

  • Retail Trade
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Food Service
  • Health Care

OK, so your job doesn't require that you handle explosives, work with highly contagious viruses, or leap out of tall buildings. Feel safe? You might, but remember, a workplace accident can happen any time, anywhere so make sure to always put safety first.

 

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