This Wednesday, November 4^th, is Take Your Kids to Work Day for grade nine students. The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) reminds Islanders that it is an ideal time to teach their children about workplace safety.

“Knowledge about workplace safety is an essential part of every job,” said Stuart Affleck, Workers Compensation Board Chair. “Teaching our children safe work practices now will enable them to develop skills that can protect them throughout their working lives.”

The WCB recommends that Islanders participating in Take Your Kids to Work Day discuss the importance of speaking up for safety with their visiting grade nine students. Every worker has the following important workplace safety rights:

• The right to know about any potential hazards on the job and how to stay safe at work.
• The right to participate in decision making about workplace safety, and in resolving safety issues at work.
• The right to refuse unsafe work.

For more information about workplace safety for youth, visit the Young Workers section of the WCB website at www.wcb.pe.ca/Workplace/YoungWorkers or contact the WCB Youth Education Consultant, Clare Waddell at 368-6357 or 1-800-237-5049.