FACTS

1. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that the majority of work-related injuries among those under 18 occur in the restaurant industry.
2. Teen employees have less on-the-job experience, so they often don’t know how to protect themselves from common restaurant hazards.
3. Teens are more likely to take risks because they don’t understand the dangers.
4. If they’re only working in a restaurant for the summer and/or part-time, they may not get the amount of safety and other training that full-time workers receive.
5. Minors are often prohibited by law from performing certain hazardous tasks.
6. Long shifts can increase […]

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