ASSE: Teens working summer jobs should learn their (safety) rights
With summer in full swing, and many teens working a summer job, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) reminds young workers about the importance of staying safe at on the job. Whether it be landscaping, bagging groceries or working at the local store, teens must be aware of any on the job safety risks, what training is available, their rights as an employee and what job tasks that by law they are not allowed to perform.
Earning their own money, making new friends, gaining valuable work experience and just having fun are a few of the many positive reasons for a teenager to enter the workforce. However, young people should not lose sight of their own safety, whether they are working in a restaurant, as a life guard, in retail or on a paper route.