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As demonstrated in course readings, and videos such as OH&S Today 1

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As demonstrated in course readings, and videos such as OH&S Today 1.5 and Lost Youth, young workers continue to be at significant risk of occupational injury, illness and fatality. As the newly appointed Health and Safety Manager for a paving company that hires young workers on contract during the late spring and summer months, your first responsibility is to prepare a brief report for senior management about the risks and hazards young workers may face and outline a plan for keeping young workers healthy and safe.
Instructions for responding to this question

-In your report, briefly outline 2-3 potential occupational health and safety risks associated with employing young contract workers.  
-Identify some 3-4 occupational hazards (physical, chemical, biological or psychological), that young workers at your workplace may face.
-Based on the risks and hazards you identified, recommend 3 strategies to keep young workers healthy and safe.