Oklahoma Department of LaborLester Claravall, Presenter

When it comes to Teen Worker SAFETY!

Today, we will be playing a Question & Answer game.

Teams have 10 seconds to select an answer.

Class will be broken up into teams

There will be 20 multiple choice questions.

RULES OF THE GAME

Correct answer = Pay Incorrect answer = No Pay

Outburst = No Pay

Most correct answers = Prize

Workplace injuries . . .

A. Will happen 70% of the time

B. Are preventable and predictable

C. Should never be reported

Workplace injuries . . .

A. Will happen 70% of the time

B. Are preventable and predictable

C. Should never be reported

Presentation Goals

• Realize that teen workers are twice as likely to get injured on the job as their adult counterparts.

• Recognize and identify workplace hazards.

• Understand workplace rights and youth employment laws.

• Know which agencies to contact in the event of problems.

Oklahoma Statutes Title 40 Section 71

It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Labor upon investigation by himself or the agents of his department, or upon the complaint of the Board of Health, to determine what occupations are injurious to health or morals or especially hazardous to life or limb, and to notify employers in such occupations of his decision, which decision shall be final until such occupations shall be defined by law or by final judgment in a court of competent jurisdiction as safe for health, morals, life or limb.

The federal minimum wage currently is . . .

A. $7.15 per hour

B. $7.25 per hour

C. $7.75 per hour

The federal minimum wage currently is . . .

A. $5.85 per hour

B. $7.25 per hour

C. $7.25 per hour

Minimum WageState Minimum Wage$7.25 per hour

Federal Minimum Wage$7.25 per hour

Federal Youth Minimum Wage (Under 20 years of age)$4.25 per hourNot legal in Oklahoma

Tipped Employment$2.13 per hour plus tipsAt end of the workweek, must average $7.25/hour for all hours worked

State vs Federal

When there is a difference between state and federal labor laws, the more stringent law would apply.

Example:If the state minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage, the higher rate would apply.

FLSA stands for . . .

A. Fair Legal Standards Act

B. Fair Labor Standards Act

C. Federal Labor Standards Act

FLSA stands for . . .

A. $5.85 per hour

B. Fair Labor Standards Act

C. $7.25 per hour

Fair Labor Standards Act405-231-4158 / www.dol.gov

Jurisdictional AuthorityGross $500,000 annuallyEngage in interstate commerce

ProvisionsMinimum WageOvertime LawsRecord KeepingChild Labor Laws (Under 18 years)

Oklahoma Statutes – Title 40405-521-6100 / www.labor.ok.gov

Jurisdictional AuthorityGross $100,000 annuallyHave 10 or more full-time employees

Provisions MINIMUM WAGE Agreed upon rate of pay

Wage claim process for unpaid wages

CHILD LABOR LAWS (Under 16 years)

Legal Age Work Permit Hours, Times, Breaks Permitted/Prohibited Occupations

OSHA stands for . . .

A. Occupational Safety & Health Administration

B. Occupational Safety & Health Association

C. Oklahoma Safety Hazards Administration

OSHA stands for . . .

A. Occupational Safety & Health Administration

B. $3.35 per hour

C. $4.25 per hour

Nationwide, what is the average

number of minors under 18 years

of age injured on the job every year?A. 200,000

B. 250,000

C. 300,000

Nationwide, what is the average

number of minors under 18 years

of age injured on the job every year?

A. 200,000

B. 250,000

C. 300,000

According to federal studies, a teen worker is killed on job

every how many days?

A. 3

B. 5

C. 7

According to federal studies, a teen worker is killed on job

every how many days?

A. 3

B. 5

C. 7

How many dollars do you have?How many dollars do you have?

What does SDS stand for . . .

A. Study on Delivered Safety

B. Safety Directive Sheet

C. Safety Data Sheet

What does MSDS stand for . . .

A. Statistics on Delivered Safety

B. Study on Destructive Stores

C. Safety Data Sheet

SAFETY DATA SHEET(SDS)

• SDS is an essential starting point for the development of a complete health and safety program.

• SDS is prepared by the supplier or manufacturer of the material.

• SDS is intended to tell what the hazards of the products are, how to use the product safely, what to expect if the recommendations are not followed, what to do if accidents occur, how to recognize symptoms of overexposure, and what to do if such incidents occur.

Anything at work that can hurt you, either physically

or mentally is known as a . . .

A. Job mishap

B. Job hazard

C. Job accident

Anything at work that can hurt you, either physically

or mentally is known as a . . .

A. Job mishap

B. Job hazard

C. Job tangent

Hot surfaces and slippery floors are examples of what

type of hazard?A. Safety hazard

B. Chemical hazard

C. Other health hazard

Hot surfaces and slippery floors are examples of what

type of hazard?A. Safety hazard

B. Chemical hazard

C. Other health hazard

Examples of Safety Hazards

• Hot surfaces• Slippery floors• Unsafe ladders• Machines w/o guards• Sharp knives• Hot grease• Unsafe electric

circuits

• Lack of fire exits• Motor vehicles• Cluttered work areas• Falling objects• Violence• Areas too dark or too

light

Gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts that can harm your

body are examples of what type of hazard?

A. Biological hazard

B. Other health hazard

C. Chemical hazard

Gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts that can harm your

body are examples of what type of hazard?

A. Biological hazard

B. Other health hazard

C. Chemical hazard

Examples of Chemical Hazards

• Cleaning products• Pesticides• Solvents• Acids• Asbestos• Lead

• Ozone (from copiers)• Wood dust• Mercury• Poor air quality• Gasoline

Bacteria, viruses, and molds are examples of what type of hazard?

A. Unforeseen hazard

B. Biological hazard

C. Microscopic hazard

Bacteria, viruses, and molds are examples of what type of hazard?

A. Other health hazard

B. Biological hazard

C. Creepy hazard

Examples of Biological Hazards

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Molds

• Animal diseases

• Bird diseases

• Insect-borne diseases

• Poison ivy

• Poison oak

• Used needles

Other Health Hazards• Noise

• Vibration

• Radiation

• Heat or cold

• Repetitive movements

• Awkward posture

• Heavy lifting

• Fast pace of work

• Discrimination or harassment

• Stress

Examples of lessening a hazardRemove the hazard (if possible)

Example - slippery floors - use slip-resistant shoes, floor mats, yellow warning sign

Improve work policies and proceduresExamples - Provide safety training on how to work

around hazards, give regular breaks to avoid fatigue, assign enough people to do the job safely (such as lifting)

Use protective clothing and equipmentExamples - Gloves, steel-toed shoes, hard hats,

respirators, safety glasses, hearing protectors, lab coats, smocks

How many dollars do you have?How many dollars do you have?

What are the break laws for teens 16 years of age and

older? A. If 5 hours worked, a 30 minute break

B. If 8 hours worked, a 1 hour break

C. No breaks are required

What are the break laws for teens 16 years of age and

older?

A. Remove the hazard from the workplace

B. Improve work policies and procedures

C. No breaks are required

Work-related medical expenses are covered

through the employer’s . . . A. Workers compensation

B. Bank

C. Accident department

Work-related medical expenses are covered

through the employer’s . . . A. Workers compensation

B. Bank

C. Accident department

SAFETY FIRST

EMPLOYEE ACTIONReport injury to boss

Report hazard to boss

EMPLOYER ACTIONObligated to document/report injury

Obligated to cover work-related medical expenses

Who do you contact if a workplace assault occurs?

Contact . . .

A. District Attorney’s office

B. Oklahoma Department of Labor

C. Local Police Department

Who do you contact if a workplace assault occurs?

Contact . . .

A. District Attorney’s office

B. Oklahoma Department of Labor

C. Local Police Department

On issues related to workplace discrimination or harassment,

contact . . .

A. Human Rights Commission

B. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

C. U.S. Department of Justice

On issues related to workplace discrimination or harassment,

contact . . .

A. Oklahoma Department of Labor

B. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

C. Local Police Department

Every work place should have this when it comes to

preparedness?A. Watch Dog Safety Manual

B. First Responder Committee

C. Emergency Action Plan

Every workplace should have this when it comes to

preparedness? A. Location of fire hydrant and first aid

B. Emergency exits and shelter areas

C. Emergency Action Plan

Emergency Action Plan• Who is in charge during an emergency?• Where are the shelters and evacuation routes

located?• Where are the meeting places?• What procedures are followed when someone is

injured?• Where are the first aid kits located?• Who has first aid training?• How and where will practice drills will be conducted?

Emergency Events

• Severe illness or injury• Hurricanes• Power outages• Toxic releases• Blizzards• Fires• Tornadoes

• Chemical spills• Terrorism• Ice storms• Floods• Explosions• Violence• Earthquakes

How late may a 16 year old work when school is in

session? A. Till 10 pm

B. Midnight

C. All night

How late may a 16 year old work when school is in

session? A. Till 10 pm

B. Midnight

C. All night

Legal age to work in Oklahoma is 14 years of age.The student work permit is issued through the school.

www.labor.ok.gov

UNDER 16-------------------------------------------------School in session •No more than 3 hours per school day•No more than 8 hours per non-school day•No more than 18 hours per school week

School not in session•No more than 8 hours per non-school day•No more than 40 hours per non-school week

UNDER 16-------------------------------------------------From Tuesday after Labor Day through May 31 •Cannot work before 7 a.m. •Cannot work after 7 p.m.

From June 1 through Labor Day•Cannot work before 7 a.m.•Cannot work after 9 p.m.

Breaks•For every 5 hours worked - 30 minute rest period•For every 8 hours worked - 1 hour rest period

According to the FLSA, how many hazardous occupations

are identified?

A. 17

B. 19

C. 21

According to the FLSA, how many hazardous occupations

are identified?

A. 17

B. 19

C. 21

17 Hazardous Orders (minimum age of 18 required)www.youthrules.dol.gov• Manufacturing and storing of

explosives• Motor vehicle driving and

outside helper• Coal mining• Forest fire fighting, forest fire

prevention, timber tract operations, forestry service, logging, and sawmilling

• Power-driven woodworking machines

• Exposure to radioactive substances

• Power-driven hoisting apparatus, forklifts

• Power-driven metal-forming, punching, and shearing machines

• Mining, other than coal mining

• Power-driven meat processing equipment, including meat slicers and other food slicers, slaughtering or meat packing, processing, or rendering

• Power-driven baking machines• Power-driven balers,

compactors, and paper products machines

• Manufacturing brick, tile, and kindred products

• Power-driven circular saws, band saws, chain saws, guillotine shears, wood chippers, and abrasive cutting discs

• Wrecking, demolition, and shipbreaking operations

• Roofing operations• Excavation operations

This was ranked the most dangerous teen job by the

Child Labor CoalitionA. Traveling youth sales crews

B. Construction

C. Agriculture

This was ranked the most dangerous teen job by the

Child Labor CoalitionA. Traveling youth sales crews

B. Construction / height work

C. Agriculture / harvesting

5 Dangerous Teen Jobs(Source: Child Labor Coalition)

1. Traveling sales youth crews2. Construction, height work

3. Outside helper, landscaping, grounds keeping and lawn service

4. Agriculture, harvesting crops

5. Driver/operator of forklift, tractor or ATV

We’re down toWe’re down tothe finalthe final

TWO QUESTIONS!TWO QUESTIONS!

According to federal studies, a teen worker is injured on

the job every how many minutes?A. 9 minutes

B. 12 minutes

C. 14 minutes

According to federal studies, a teen worker is injured on

the job every how many minutes?A. 9 minutes

B. 9 minutes

C. 20 minutes

According to OSHA, how manybasic rights do teen workers have?

A. 4

B. 7

C. 10

According to OSHA, how manybasic rights do teen workers have?

A. 4

B. 3

C. 4

4 Basic Rightswww.osha.gov

Right to a safe and healthful workplace.

Right to know about hazards in the workplace and what to do to prevent injuries from those hazards.

Right to report a hazard to their supervisor. If the employer refuses to address the hazard, the employee has a right to file a complaint with OSHA.

Right to refuse work that they believe, in good faith, can be dangerous to themselves or others.

Important Safety ContactsOklahoma Department of Labor405-521-6100 / www.labor.ok.gov

United States Department of Labor405-231-4158 / www.youthrules.dol.gov

Occupational Safety and Health Administration405-278-9560 / www.osha.gov

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission405-231-4911 / www.eeoc.gov

Oklahoma Workers Comp Court405-522-8600 / www.owcc.state.ok.us

Local Police911

~ ~ TEAM CAPTAINSTEAM CAPTAINS ~ ~

Count the number ofGAME DOLLARSGAME DOLLARS

that your team has won.

~ Thank you for your~ Thank you for yourattention and for your attention and for your

participation ~participation ~

The PRIZE WINNING TEAM will be the first team that gives the only

correct answer to a TIE BREAKER QUESTION.

ARE YOU READY?

Each year, there are approximately this number of

serious injuries requiring treatment in the hospital ER

A. 77,000

B. 88,000

C. 92,000

Each year, there are approximately this number of serious injuries requiring treatment in the hospital ER

A. 77,000

B. 88,000

C. 92,000

Where can you find theOklahoma Wage Laws?

A. Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes

B. Title 40, Oklahoma Statutes

C. Title 85, Oklahoma Statutes

Where can you find theOklahoma Wage Laws?

A. Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes

B. Title 40, Oklahoma Statutes

C. Title 85, Oklahoma Statutes

How many FEDERAL posters areemployers required to post at

their business?

A. 3 posters

B. 4 posters

C. 5 posters

How many FEDERAL posters areemployers required to post at

their business?

A. 3 posters

B. 4 posters

C. 5 posters

Required Federal Posters

EEO Is The Law – EEOC

Polygraph Protection – USDOL

Federal Minimum Wage – USDOL

Family Medical Leave Act – USDOL

Occupational Safety & Health Act - OSHA

How many STATE posters are employersrequired to post at their business?

A. 3 posters

B. 4 posters

C. 5 posters

How many STATE posters are employersrequired to post at their business?

A. 3 posters

B. 4 posters

C. 5 posters

Required State PostersOK Minimum Wage

Oklahoma Department of Labor

OK Workers CompensationOklahoma Workers Compensation Court

Notice of Registration to WorkersOklahoma Employment Securities Commission

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Dollar values for each question

1. $1 11. $5 TB1 $1002. $1 12. $5 TB2 $1003. $1 13. $1 TB3 $1004. $1 14. $5 TB4 $1005. $1 15. $1

6. $5 16. $17. $1 17. $58. $5 18. $59. $1 19. $1010. $5 20. $10

Questions 1 – 5Important Points

• If teens work in Oklahoma, they have to be paid the minimum wage of $7.25 per hour regardless of age.

• FLSA covers workplace rights to include minimum wage, overtime, record-keeping and child labor.

• OSHA helps employers and employees reduce on-the-job injuries, illnesses and deaths.

• Keep in mind the differences between state laws and federal laws. Also keep in mind that laws vary from state to state.

Questions 6 – 10Important Points

• Recognize that hazards exist in the workplace.

• Differentiate between various categories (types) of workplace hazards.

• Identify ways to get information about chemicals used at work.

• Explain that some workplace hazards are obvious, but others are not.

Questions 11 – 18Important Points

• If young workers are hurt or injured on the job, the employer is obligated by law to cover their medical expenses. What appears to be a minor injury may eventually result in long-term affects in the future.

• Various agencies are in place to protect employees when it comes to assaults, discrimination or harassment, unsafe working conditions, unpaid wages, etc.

• Youth employment laws regulate legal age, work permit process, hours & times standards, breaks, and permitted & prohibited occupations.

Questions 19 – 20Important Points

• One death is one too many when talking about young workers (under 18) killed in the workplace.

• Each year in the United States, an average of 200,000 minors under 18 are injured at work.77,000 cases are serious injuries requiring ER treatment Equates to one teen injured on job every 9 minutes

70 cases are fatalEquates to one teen killed on the job every 5 days

• By law, teen workers have 4 basic rights as specified by OSHA.

Paying Attention PaysYouth Employment Game

For additional information or presentation request, please contact:

Lester ClaravallOklahoma Department of Labor

(405) 521-6591lester.claravall@labor.ok.gov

Copyright 2013 Lester Claravall