Young and new workers
Workers who are in some way “new” to their work have been shown to be at greater risk of work injury. They may be new to the labour market (i.e. young workers), new to their jobs (e.g. because of short-term contract or temporary work, or job change or promotion), or new to the country (i.e. recent immigrants). IWH research tracks injury rates trends among this group, explores the factors behind the increased risk, and evaluates programs designed to protect these potentially vulnerable workers.
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At Work article
One in four young adults in the U.S. have poor mental health—and the lowest earnings among their peers
About one in four young adults in the U.S have poor mental health from their mid-teens to mid-30s. They also have the lowest earnings of their same-age peers. That’s according to a new study, conducted by IWH associate scientist, using data not available in Canada.
Published: February 7, 2023
Research Highlights
Examining the link between job insecurity, work limitations and persistent symptoms among young adults with rheumatic disease
Young adults with rheumatic disease who reported high work activity limitations were also more likely to report persistent high levels of pain, fatigue and active rheumatic disease symptoms. Those who experienced job insecurity were more likely to report persistent pain and active disease symptoms.
Published: August 10, 2022
Research Highlights
Research Highlights
Job settings, education linked to work disability in youth
Job characteristics are a main risk factor in occupational health and safety among young workers. Reducing the physical hazards of work through improved equipment and the work environment should be an important part of workplace safety, study finds.
Published: January 2007
Sharing Best Evidence
Summary of a systematic review of factors associated with occupational disease among young people
Young workers are more likely than older workers to sustain work injuries, and as a result, significant resources have been spent on young worker safety programs. This systematic review takes a comprehensive look at the factors that lead young workers to get injured.
Published: October 2006
Systematic Review
Systematic Review
Systematic review of factors associated with occupational disease among young people
What individual, job and workplace factors are associated with occupational disease among young people 12 to 24 years of age? This systematic review report summarizes the factors associated with occupational disease among young workers.
Published: September 2006
At Work article
At Work article
Young worker injury – it’s the job that matters
In terms of injury risk, the type of job or workplace matters more than the nature of the young workers themselves.
Published: April 2006
Sharing Best Evidence
Systematic review of risk factors for injury among youth: summary
Young workers are more likely than older workers to sustain work injuries, and as a result, significant resources have been spent on young worker safety programs. This systematic review takes a comprehensive look at the factors that lead young workers to get injured.
Published: February 2006
Research Highlights
Research Highlights
Ontario has lowest young worker injury rate
A study of injury rates among young workers finds Ontario has the lowest rate and Saskatchewan the highest.
Published: January 2006
Systematic Review
Systematic Review
Systematic review of risk factors for injury among youth
Studies have found that young workers are more likely than older workers to sustain work injuries and, as a result, significant resources have been spent on young worker safety programs. However, these programs were developed without a comprehensive look at the factors that lead young workers to get injured. IWH undertook a systematic review, detailed in this report, to determine what factors are associated with work injury and illness among young workers.
Published: December 2005
Project
Project
Factors associated with occupational disease among young people: a systematic review
Status: Completed 2006
Project