Name: ____Brian Lee___________ Date: January 10th 2018____

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:

 Could have rejected the Boss’s request to
Broken Back come in.
 Ask if it is a safe work practice.
 Check wheel direction.

Incident & Injury 2: Prevention:

 Get proper amount of sleep.
Lost 3 fingers  Turn off the machine before cleaning.
 Read the warning sign on the machine.

Incident & Injury 3: Prevention:

 Be an ample distance away before proceeding.
Broken Back  Should have lowered it before checking.
 Tie the wood up before carrying.

Incident & Injury 4: Prevention:

 Have proper lighting.
Lost a leg  Check the surroundings for any obstacles .
 Bring a ladder to get up and down a ladder.

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