Many young worker jobs have a lot of heat – and by that, I mean they might be working in a hot kitchen, or outside trimming trees in the sun, or scorching by a poolside as a lifeguard. Even off work it gets hot while hiking, swimming, or on camping trips. 1 – Know the…

It doesn’t matter whether you are looking for a new summer job, or if you are looking to hire summer help, there are some great resources to help you get started. If you are looking for a job…. Ask about working hours and where you will be working. Does the employer have safety training as…

We are excited to announce the 2023 winners of the o[yes] media contest! This year, our 15th year of the contest, all entries were given the task of encouraging others to take the O[yes] online Safety Awareness Training. We had several fantastic entries, and it was challenging to pick our winners. Our panel of safety…

This year’s Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health conference in Portland featured a student/young professional day on March 7, 2023. Those who were studying public health or occupational safety or others who have an interest in pursuing a future career in the field were encouraged to apply to the free event. Thirteen participants from a variety…

Justin Bunnell Oregon State University ‘23 Master of Public Health—Environmental and Occupational Health “What is the best way to teach young workers about safety?” This was the question I kept asking myself while working with O[yes] on developing safety training material for young workers. This past fall I had the opportunity to complete an internship…

Welcome to 2023! Oregon OSHA is excited to kick off the new year alongside the Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition – O[yes]. Young workers make up a big part of Oregon’s workforce. Nearly 250,000 young employees (ages 16 to 24) work in Oregon, in a variety of industries ranging from hospitality and retail to food…