Work Hours and Jobs for Texas teens
Are there any hour restrictions for working for 16-year-olds in Texas?
NO
On average, this number of teens in the US pass away from injuries at work:
37- (If you are within 5, you get the points)
What are the 4 categories of HAZARDS at the workplace?
Chemical, Biological, Safety, Other
What is Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
What is an SDS?
A safety data sheet is an information sheet that the manufacturer puts inside the box of chemicals they sell.
You must be this age to operate a forklift at work.
18
Teens are injured at a higher rate than adult workers. True or false?
TRUE
Give one example of a CHEMICAL hazard-
FLSA
Fair Labor Standards Act
What does an SDS tell you?
An SDS tells you what is in the product, how it can harm you and how to protect yourself if it gets on your skin.
TRUE or FALSE: When you are 15 years old in Texas you are able to work with baking equipment as well as use ladders and scaffolds.
FALSE
This is the minimum wage in Texas for 2024.
$7.25
Give one example of a SAFETY hazard-
Answers may include but are not limited to: Hot surfaces, slippery floors, sharp knives, hot grease.
Department of Labor
Give 2 examples of PPE
Answers can include Steel toed boots, ear plugs, goggles, gloves, aprons etc.
For 14- and 15-year-olds in Texas, what is the most amount of hours they can work per week while school is in session?
18 hours per week
You are entitled to these 2 things when you are injured ON THE JOB:
1. Medical care paid for
2. Lost wages while you are hurt.
Give one example of a BIOLOGICAL hazard at the workplace-
Answers may include but are not limited to: Viruses, bacteria, Molds, Animal diseases, blood or used needles.
PPE
personal protective equipment
What are the 3 ways we discussed to prevent accidents?
1. Remove the hazard
2. Train employees of proper use
3. Wear PPE
TRUE or FALSE: If you report a safety or child labor issue, you could get in trouble or fired.
FALSE: It is illegal to fire you for reporting anything- including something you think is against the rules or unsafe.
The minimum wage is $7.25 per hour except for ___ ____
Tipped employees
Give one example of a hazard at work in the OTHER hazard category-
Answers may include but are not limited to: Noise, extreme heat or cold, heavy lifting, stress, discrimination.
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Give a short description of what an EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN is-
Answers will vary: Possible answers include that it is a plan on what to do during various types of emergencies. A meeting spot, how alarms sound, who to call for help.