EUROGIP has published a report titled “Compendium of Best Practices for Occupational Risk Prevention Targeting Young Workers” (available in English in September) in which it lists various initiatives for occupational risk prevention among young workers that have been implemented in France and abroad.
The purpose of this report is to present a collection of existing practices so that occupational safety and health professionals can discover the variety of approaches aimed at protecting this particularly vulnerable group of workers.
In total, the report presents some thirty initiatives from several European countries, Canada, and the United States in the form of individual fact sheets.
Findings
Globally, young people under the age of 25 have a significantly higher rate of workplace accidents than other age groups. This finding stems from several factors: age, experience, type of contract, nature of the work performed, etc.
In France, the figures show that young workers have a significantly higher accident rate than the rest of the workforce: their workplace accident frequency rate remains approximately 50% higher.[1]
In light of this, many countries have recognized the importance of this issue and implemented specific programs designed to protect young workers. What best practices have been developed in France and elsewhere to better protect them from occupational risks?
Contents of the EUROGIP Report
This publication presents awareness campaigns, national, regional, or sector-specific programs, as well as innovative tools designed for young workers. These best practices were selected based on several criteria, including their duration, innovative nature, results achieved, and scope of application.
Designed as an operational tool, this brief includes approximately thirty initiatives presented in the form of individual fact sheets, divided into three main categories:
- Training young people in occupational health and safety during their studies;
- Onboarding and support for young people as they enter the workforce;
- Programs targeting a specific occupational risk or industry sector.
By combining these three approaches, these initiatives help to sustainably strengthen a culture of prevention among young people and reduce their vulnerability to occupational risks.
➡️ Read the report “Compendium of Best Practices for Occupational Risk Prevention Targeting Young Workers” (FR)
Access the Press Release dated 29 June 2026 (FR)
