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Statistics for Young Workers
General Statistics
Injury Rate Comparison 2004 - 2008
| Year | Males 15-24 | Females 15-24 | Ages 15-24 | Overall injury rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5.2 | 1.7 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| 2005 | 5.1 | 1.7 | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| 2006 | 5.3 | 1.7 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| 2007 | 5.0 | 1.9 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| 2008 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 3.0 |
Data Source: WorkSafeBC Statistical Services
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Young Worker Employment 2004-2008
| Year | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | 307,800 | 332,100 | 349,600 | 362,600 | 363,100 |
Data Source: WorkSafeBC Statistical Services
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Young Worker Claims 2004-2008
| Year | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claims | 9,482 | 10,278 | 10,879 | 11,376 | 10,562 |
Data Source: WorkSafeBC Statistical Services
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Young Worker Claims by Industry 2004-2008
| Industry | STD/LTD/Fatal Claims |
|---|---|
| Service Sector | 29% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 21% |
| Construction | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 5% |
| Primary Resources | 4% |
| Public Sector | 2% |
Data Source: WorkSafeBC Statistical Services
The top seven dangers to young workers.
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Total Young Worker Serious Injuries 2004-2008
| Year | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Serious Injuries | 1,972 | 2,169 | 2,274 | 2,373 | 2,218 |
Data Source: WorkSafeBC Statistical Services
The top seven dangers to young workers.
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Total Young Worker Serious Injuries by Industry 2004-2008
| Industry | Number of Serious Injuries |
|---|---|
| Service Sector | 25% |
| Construction | 23% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 7% |
| Primary Resources | 6% |
| Public Sector | 1% |
Data Source: WorkSafeBC Statistical Services
The top seven dangers to young workers.
See Terms of Reference for definitions of terms used.
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