Name: __Steven_______________ Date:_______________________

LOST YOUTH /19 marks

Describe in detail what happened to each of the four individuals (3 male, 1 female) from the video LOST
YOUTH (you do not need the correct order nor their names). Describe what happened in the incident, what
the resulting injury was and, besides getting proper training & supervision, name 3 things that could have
been done to prevent each injury: /12 marks

Incident & Injury 1: Prevention:

A girl was working at a pizzeria. She was cleaning the
chain on the dough machine and
3 Fingers
Ask supervisor for advice on how to clean
machine
Do not put fingers too close to machine when
the machine is on
Tell supervisor about personal conditions
(sleepy) and ask about perhaps doing another
job

Incident & Injury 2: Prevention:

A guy caught his leg in a machine with a chain and he Keep distance from dangerous machines
was pulled into a machine that cut off his leg. Work with better lighting and cleaner
Leg conditions
Do ask for breaks when needed

Incident & Injury 3: Prevention:

A guy called one of his coworkers to help him with a Keep distance from working machines
forklift while the forklift had a load on it. The guy was Wait until forklifted is down before adjusting
under the forklift and the load fell off. material on it
Paralysis Communicate clearly with coworkers

Incident & Injury 4: Prevention:

A guy turned on the forklift while he wasnt in it. He Follow all the rules
slipped in a puddle and got run over by the forklift. Clean up spills
Broken Back Called for help immediately after he turned the
forklift on and couldnt control it

1. List the TOP SEVEN dangers facing young workers in the workforce. Order does not matter . /7
2. 1. Lifting objects - overexertion causing sprains, strains, tears
3. 2. Working on elevated levels - sprains, strains, and fractures
4. 3. Working with knives - cuts and lacerations
5. 4. Working with hot substances or objects - burns
6. 5. Mobile equipment (forklift/tractor) - sprains, strains, tears and fractures
7. 6. Working with food slicers - cuts and lacerations
8. 7. Working in proximity to running equipment and machinery - cuts, lacerations, and
fractures