The point of the contest is to teach students about employment laws that apply to young workers.

Oklahoma Teens Invited to Enter Safety Video Contest

The Oklahoma Department of Labor and the Oklahoma Safety Council co-sponsor the "Speak Out for Workplace Safety!" contest.

  • Dec 09, 2014

Trying to "bring education, business & industry, and government together to promote teen worker safety," the Oklahoma Department of Labor and the Oklahoma Safety Council created a statewide student video contest called "Speak Out for Workplace Safety!" They're inviting high school students (grades 9-12), supported by their teachers, statewide to enter it by March 6, 2015.

The point of the contest is to teach students about employment laws that apply to young workers. The top three videos will earn their makers cash prizes, while the honorable mention video earns a gift card. Contest rules are posted at www.labor.ok.gov, while the teachers' guide is posted here.

Entries must be original work and must incorporate the "Speak Out" theme, address a workplace health and safety topic (in any industry), be no longer than 90 seconds, and be submitted on a CD or DVD. Teachers are asked to spend at least two classroom sessions on the subject matter, allowing students "to gain a foundation of knowledge and skills to stay safe and healthy on the job," according to the entry materials.

Educational tools are available here, and federal OSHA's young worker safety page is here.

Product Showcase

  • Safety Knives

    The Safety Knife Company has developed a quality range of safety knives for all industries. Designed so that fingers cannot get to the blades, these knives will safely cut through cardboard, tape, strapping, shrink or plastic wrap or a variety of other packing materials. Because these knives have no exposed blades and only cut cardboard deep, they will not only protect employees against lacerations but they will also save product. The Metal Detectable versions have revolutionary metal detectable polypropylene knife bodies specifically for the food and pharmaceutical industries. This material can be detected and rejected by typical detection machines and is X-ray visible. Read More

  • Safety Shower Test Cart

    The Safety Shower Test Cart speeds up and simplifies emergency shower tests, ensures you stay in compliance with OSHA regulations, and significantly reduces testing costs. With 7 unique features, the cart makes testing easy, effective, and efficient. You can test water clarity, flow, temperature, and spread—all at the same time! Most safety shower testing kits create a mess, take too much time to use, and don't fully help you stay in compliance with OSHA & ANSI standards. Transform the way you test emergency showers with Green Gobbler Safety. Read More

  • The MGC Simple Plus

    The MGC Simple Plus is a simple-to-use, portable multi gas detector that runs continuously for three years without being recharged or routinely calibrated after its initial charge and calibration during manufacturing. The detector reliably tests a worksite’s atmosphere for hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, oxygen and combustible gases (LEL). Its durability enables the detector to withstand the harshest treatment and environments, hence earning it an IP 68 rating. The MGC Simple Plus is also compatible with a variety of accessories, such as the GCT External Pump. Visit gascliptech.com for more information. Read More

Featured

Most   Popular

Artificial Intelligence

Webinars