Young Worker Deaths & Injuries

A five-most-dangerous job for teens: Construction and height work

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics fatality records, construction and roofing are two of the

Thu Jun 2 2016

A five-most-dangerous job for teen workers: Outside helper, landscaping, tree-trimming, groundskeeping, and lawn service

Landscaping and yard work is a frequent entry point into the job market for teenagers. However, the

Thu Jun 2 2016

Agriculture: Other types of farm work—Harvesting crops and using machinery

Despite perceptions that farms are safe, wholesome places for children, farms are actually quite

Thu Jun 2 2016

Tobacco harvester — A five-most-dangerous job for teens

A 12-year-old cannot legally buy cigarettes in the U.S., but they are allowed to work in a

Thu Jun 2 2016

Introduction: Teens continue to get killed and hurt at work

[Section 1 of the “Five Most Dangerous Jobs for Teens” Report 2016] Nearly 5,000

Thu Jun 2 2016

NCL’s Five Most Dangerous Teen Jobs

The National Consumers League publishes its annual list of the Five Most Dangerous Jobs for Teens

Thu Jun 2 2016

NCL’s 2015 Five Most Dangerous Jobs For Teens:

Tips for Teen Workers, Parents, and Employers to Help Working Teens Stay Safe in the Work Place

Sun May 17 2015

The National Consumers League’s Five Most Dangerous Jobs for Teens 2014: An Annual Guide to Help Teenagers Select Safe Employment and Protect Themselves on the Job

Introduction: Jobs for teens are an important part of youth development, providing both needed

Mon Oct 6 2014

CLC Press Release: Ban Child Labor in US Tobacco Fields

For immediate release: November 22, 2013 Contact: Reid Maki, (202) 207-2820, reidm@nclnet.org

Fri Nov 22 2013

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