• Young workers are more susceptible to harm from hazardous chemicals and other agents because they are still developing physically and mentally.
    Maxime Fossat / ILO
  • Children below the minimum age for admission to employment or work should be withdrawn from child labour and ensured access to quality education.
    Marcel Crozet / ILO
  • The construction sector accounts for an increasing number of young workers in developing and emerging regions around the world.
    Maxime Fossat / ILO
  • Bridge building: Hazards including the risk of falls, exposure to dust or being struck by heavy objects make it unsuitable work for all persons under the age of 18.
    Maxime Fossat / ILO
  • Impaired growth and musculoskeletal disorders are among the occupational safety and health risks for young workers carrying out
    repetitive manual tasks.
    Maxime Fossat / ILO
  • Public works site: Limited job training and experience regarding safety and health hazards make young workers more at risk of workplace accidents.
    Maxime Fossat / ILO
  • Large numbers of young people perform hazardous work in the informal sector with no training or supervision.
    Maxime Fossat / ILO
  • Young people are less aware of risk. Using dangerous machinery ishazardous work and should be banned for all persons under the age of 18.
    Marcel Crozet / ILO
  • Paper recycling plant: Dust and mould are common hazards which can adversely affect young workers.
    Maxime Fossat / ILO
  • Girls and young women in agricultural work are particularly at risk of violence and sexual harassment.
    Maxime Fossat / ILO
  • Risk of injury, including falls from height, is four times greater for new workers during the first month on the job.
    Maxime Fossat / ILO
  • Youth champions: Engaging young safety and health specialists can help ensure young workers are aware and informed about safe work conditions.

    Maxime Fossat / ILO
  • Preventing injuries and illnesses for all workers, including parents and young workers, is key to building healthy homes, ending child labour and improving the overall safety and health outlook for youth.

    Maxime Fossat / ILO