Youth Safety Education Day (YSED) occurs annually on September 10th.The purpose of this day is to provide meaningful safety education, leadership, and awareness to youth across Saskatchewan and beyond (up to the age of 25) about the importance of workplace health and safety, safety at school, at play, while socializing, and last but not least, psychological health and safety. Gaining this valuable information before young workers take their first step into the workplace or while currently employed in their first jobs is a KEY step in injury prevention.
This educational package was developed by our team of Safety Advisors to help facilitate discussion and learning about mental health and workplace health & safety. Below you will find a variety of free activities, resources and educational tools to participate in to help focus on workplace health and safety this year! Use the items in your FREE YSED partnership packages as prizes for participating.
Mental Health Scenarios Students work together to discuss scenarios, advice and assistance for the scenarios and who they might suggest the individuals go to for help.
Potholes – Mental Health Stressors Stressor discussions and the ways we can try navigating life while coping with the stress we may encounter.
Mental Health Tool Box Talks Activity Informal safety meetings allow the students to discuss, participate and learn different ways to build positive mental health.
PPE Pictionary A take on the traditional Pictionary game with variations provided. Images for drawing are different types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Information and discussion questions are included.
Crossword Puzzle & Answer Sheet A traditional crossword puzzle filled with words relating to workers three rights, general safety in the workplace and at home, and safety acronyms like OH&S and WHMIS.
Scavenger Hunt Activity A less extensive inspection checklist is provided that has participants searching for items such as fire extinguishers, clear entries/exits, and the names of those certified in First Aid. Following the scavenger hunt, a discussion is held to determine how to fix the items that were missing.
Resource Sheet Prevention programs and agencies in Saskatchewan that raise awareness of and prevent workplace incidents.
Safety Statistics Safety statistics related to young workers in the workplace in Saskatchewan and Canada.
Participate in Youth Safety Education Day by using #YSED2023 on Social Media
From September 10th to September 15th, join the discussions on Youth Safety Education Day by using #YSED2023 on all social media platforms. Share with us how you are taking on a leadership role in safety and help us raise awareness on this crucial topic.
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