SAFEGUARDING THE FUTURE WORKFORCE: EFFECTIVE APPROACHES TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR YOUNG EMPLOYEES

AUTHOR – SNEHA JAT & KIRAN JAT, STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY MUMBAI

BEST CITATION – SNEHA JAT & KIRAN JAT, SAFEGUARDING THE FUTURE WORKFORCE: EFFECTIVE APPROACHES TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR YOUNG EMPLOYEES, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (1) OF 2025, PG. 142-155, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

This paper presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of the existing literature on the effective approaches to improve the health and safety for young employees. Through a review of literature, this paper recognizes key factors contributing to work place accidents among young employees.  It aims to evaluate work hazards; the young workers are frequently exposed to and the occupational safety and health (OSH) standard that protect young workers.

Young workers are a diverse group and are more susceptible to occupational injuries and diseases compared to adult workers. This is due to their ongoing physical, psychological, and emotional development, as well as their lack of education and job skills.; lack of experience and lack of workplace safety knowledge.

International Labour Organization (ILO) standards on OSH focuses to protect these young workers. The ILO constitution focuses on the right to safe and healthy work for all workers, including both young and adult workers. The labour laws establish essential principles that promote a safe, healthy and decent working environment. This focuses on integrating occupational safety and health (OSH) into general education and vocational training programs to create a safer and healthier generation of workers.

These protocols not only reduce the risk of workplace accidents but also foster a safe, productive and sustainable workforce. This paper contributes to occupational health and safety of young workers by providing actionable recommendations for employers, policymakers and training institutions

Keywords- OHS, Young Workers, Workplace Accidents, International Labour Organization (ILO) Standards, Vulnerable Employees, Safety Education and Training