Risk factors for work injury among youth: a systematic review

Reasons for the study

Studies have found that young workers are more likely than older workers to sustain work injuries. 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 to determine what factors are associated with work injury and illness among young workers.

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Project status

Completed 2005

Research team

  • Curtis Breslin, Institute for Work & Health (PI)
  • Doreen Day, Institute for Work & Health
  • Emile Tompa, Institute for Work & Health
  • Emma Irvin, Institute for Work & Health
  • Sudipa Bhattacharyya, Institute for Work & Health
  • Judy Clarke, Institute for Work & Health
  • Anna Wang, Institute for Work & Health

Funded by

Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board