Young workers between the ages of 14 and 24 are at an increased risk for occupational injuries due to a lack of job experience, an inability to recognize hazards, the ongoing cognitive and physical development of youth, and a reluctance to speak up.

Young workers are more likely to be injured on the job and less likely to advocate for their rights. Promoting U through Safety & Health (PUSH) is a toolkit designed for organizations to reduce workplace injuries, increase healthy habits, and build communication skills. In turn, these outcomes will result in a healthy and productive young workforce.

The PUSH online training is a 50-minute, self-paced program that uses videos and real-life examples through stories of young worker fatalities and injuries to teach young workers about safety, communication, and health. In this training, young workers will learn ways to prevent injuries in the workplace. All program materials for the PUSH toolkit are free.

Start a Conversation Activity Workbook

These supervisor-led activities help educate young workers in areas of safety, professional communication skills, and health promotion in the workplace. Work can impact safety on and off the job. These activities are designed to be led by supervisors at staff meetings or training sessions. Each activity is about 10-20 minutes long. This is the employee version of the workbook.

Licensing for the PUSH training is free if your organization would like to integrate the training into your Learning Management System (LMS). Please contact supportiveworkplaces@ohsu.edu for more information.