Benefits

 

Youth workplace safety benefifits everyone

 

Student Benefits

 

• In-depth training provides a comprehensive understanding of workplace health and safety

• Learn the safe and correct way of doing things

• Learn what constitutes a safe and healthy working environment by learning to identify safety hazards

• Obtain an increased understanding and acceptance of employers’ health and safety expectations

• Graduates of the program have a competitive advantage when seeking employment

 

Employer Benefits

 

• Employers can hire individuals with increased knowledge and understanding of the importance of workplace safety procedures

• Graduates of the JobSafe Program are more receptive to workplace and safety training and developing safe work habits

• Employers may see a reduction in the number of painful and costly workplace injuries to young new workers

 

Community Benefits

 

• Improved quality of work/life activities

• More people become informed and educated about the importance of health and safety

• Workplace health and safety is uppermost in the mind of workers, employers and all people

• Reduction in the number and severity of workplace injuries and fatalities