WEBINAR | Health & Safety Awareness: Preparing Young Workers for Safe Entry into the Workforce
NOVEMBER 26, 2025 | 1PM | ONLINE
Category: Public Events
Health & Safety Awareness Session: Preparing Young Workers for Safe Entry into the Workforce
Young and new workers face significantly higher rates of workplace injury during their first months on the job — often because they don’t yet know what hazards to look for or what protections they’re entitled to. This interactive awareness session, delivered by Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS), equips students and youth with the foundational knowledge they need before starting a part-time job, co-op placement, summer internship, apprenticeship program or volunteer role.
Using games, videos and group discussion, participants will learn to identify common workplace hazards, understand their health and safety rights and responsibilities (and those of employers), and build the confidence to speak up if something doesn’t feel safe.
Who should attend:
Teachers, career and co-op educators, youth employment practitioners, community organizations supporting young workers, parents/guardians, and students preparing for work-based learning or entry-level jobs.
Featured Speaker:
David Smith, Partnerships Account Manager, WSPS
With over two decades of experience in relationship building within the occupational health and safety industry, David Smith brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to supporting WSPS clientele. As a Partnerships Account Manager at WSPS, he focuses on the manufacturing and service sectors, working collaboratively with key industry Associations to strengthen outreach and engagement efforts.
David holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Brock University, an Occupational Health and Safety Certificate from Algonquin College, and is certified as both a Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) and a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP).
Format: Live webinar
Date: November 26, 2025
Time: 1:00PM ET
Empowering students early with the right information helps prevent injuries and builds safer workplaces for everyone.