Rights on the Job
True or False: Your employer can't punish you for reporting a safety problem.
True
How old do you have to be to drive a forklift?
18 years old
If you're 14 or 15, how many hours can you work on a school day?
3 hours
True or False: You can sure your employer if you're hurt on the job.
False
What is the minimum wage in the state of Pennsylvania?
$7.25/hour
Name one kind of machinery you can't use if you're under 18.
Power equipment (meat slicer, saw, bakery machine, box crusher)
If you're 14 or 15, how late can you work on a school night?
7:00 PM
True or False: Your boss can punish you for getting hurt on the job.
False. It's against the law for your boss to punish you your fire you for a job-related injury
Name two rights you have if you get hurt on the job.
Payment for medical care; may also get lost wages
If you're under 18 and still in school, what do you need to get before you take a job?
A work permit (employment certificate)
If you're 14 or 15, how many hours can you work in a school week?
18 hours
What's the name of the agency that handles health and safety complaints?
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Name two health and safety protections your employer must provide on the job.
Safe and healthy workplace; safety training; protective clothing; payment for medical care if injured
Name one kind of job you can't do if you're 14 or 15.
Baking; dry cleaning/laundry; using a ladder/scaffolding; construction; loading and unloading trucks, rail cars, or conveyors
If you're 16 or 17, how late can you work on a school night?
Midnight (12:00AM)
What agency enforces the laws about work hours and wages in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania Bureau of Labor Law Compliance
Name two rights all workers have on the job.
Name one kind of construction work you cannot do if you're under 18.
Name two things you can do to prevent a job injury.
Report unsafe conditions; get safety training; follow safety rules
Tell your boss; get medical treatment; fill out a claim form