E-Learning Initiative Aims to Enhance Job Safety Awareness Among Youth
Woman taught devastating lesson in job safety uses e-learning to spread message to young
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Candace Carnahan, who lost part of her leg in a workplace accident at 21, has launched an e-learning program called 'Step Up Your Safety' to educate young workers about job safety. With approximately 750 injury claims from workers aged 15 to 24 reported annually in New Brunswick, Canada, this initiative seeks to empower youth to recognize hazards and advocate for their safety.
- 01Candace Carnahan suffered a life-changing injury at 21 while working at a paper mill.
- 02Her e-learning program, 'Step Up Your Safety,' aims to educate young workers about workplace hazards.
- 03WorkSafeNB reports 750 injury claims from young workers annually in New Brunswick.
- 04The program has been integrated into the Grade 9 personal wellness curriculum but is not mandatory.
- 05Carnahan emphasizes the need for young workers to recognize hazards and advocate for their safety.
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Candace Carnahan, who experienced a severe workplace injury at the age of 21, is dedicated to educating young workers about job safety through her online program, 'Step Up Your Safety.' After losing part of her left leg in a paper mill accident, Carnahan has partnered with WorkSafeNB, which reports around 750 injury claims annually among workers aged 15 to 24 in New Brunswick, Canada. Her program, launched this year, is included in the Grade 9 personal wellness curriculum, although it is not yet mandatory. Carnahan believes that many young people lack exposure to workplace safety education before starting their first jobs, making them vulnerable to hazards. The training, which takes about an hour to complete, emphasizes the importance of job-specific training and encourages youth to advocate for their safety. Carnahan hopes that one day, this program will become a required resource in schools, equipping students with the knowledge they need to navigate the workforce safely.
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This program aims to reduce workplace injuries among young workers by equipping them with essential safety knowledge and skills.
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