| Workers' Rights | Job Hazards | Teens and the Law | Taking Action |
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What is
Your employer (through workers’ compensation). You may also be entitled to lost wages.
Who must pay for your medical care if you get hurt on
the job? |
What is
Anything at work that can harm your body—physically or mentally
Define the term “job hazard.”
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What is False
You don’t need a work permit if you have graduated from high school or have a GED.
True or False?
Everyone under 18 needs a work permit to get a job. |
What is
Any 2: Follow safety rules, get training, keep work area clean, use safety equipment, know emergency procedures.
Name two ways to avoid getting injured on the job.
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What is True
True or False?
Your employer is required by law to give you health and safety training. |
What is
Any 3: Burns, slips, falls, back injuries, chemicals, stress.
Name three hazards that a worker at a fast food restaurant might face.
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What is
Not over 3 hours a day.
If you are 14 or 15, how many hours can you work on a school day?
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What is
Any 2: Get the facts; talk to your supervisor; discuss with co-workers, teachers, or parents; complain to state agency
Name two steps you should take when you discover a hazard on the job.
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What is
$5.75 an hour (as of 3/98). Yes, you can sometimes get less during your first 3 months on the job.
How much is the minimum wage now, and can you be paid less?
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What is
Any of these: So you can get them corrected, so you won’t get hurt, so you can warn co-workers, because it’s your legal right to know.
Give one reason why teens should learn about job hazards.
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What is False
True or False?
Teens under 18 are allowed to drive motor vehicles on the job. |
What is False
(In nearly all cases)
True or False?
If you get injured on the job, you can sue your employer. |
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What is True
True or False?
Your employer is required by law to give you any protective clothing and equipment you need. |
What is
Any of these: Clean up spills immediately, use non-slip floor mats.
Name one way to protect workers from slippery floors.
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What is
Not after 10pm.
If you are 16 or 17, how late can you work on a school night?
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What is True
True or False?
You should tell your supervisor about a hazard before you complain to a government agency |
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What is False
You always have the right to join a union.
True or False?
You can’t join a union to protect your rights if your boss won’t let you. |
What is
Any of these: Noise, eyestrain, repetitive motion, lifting, certain chemicals.
Name one job hazard that doesn’t affect your health right away, but may have effects later.
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What is
Any of these: Employer, parent, teacher, counselor, state Labor Standards Enforcement office.
Whom can you contact if your employer doesn’t pay minimum wage, or assigns you illegal hours?
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What is Cal/OSHA
What agency enforces state health and safety laws and takes complaints from workers?
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