{"id":36374,"date":"2026-06-29T14:11:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eurogip.fr\/?p=36374"},"modified":"2026-06-29T14:19:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:19:21","slug":"new-publication-lets-talk-about-best-practices-for-prevention-targeting-young-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eurogip.fr\/en\/new-publication-lets-talk-about-best-practices-for-prevention-targeting-young-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"New Publication: let’s talk about best practices for prevention targeting young workers"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a new report, EUROGIP lists various initiatives for the prevention of occupational risks among young workers implemented in France and abroad<\/b>. (available in English in September)\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

In total, the report presents some thirty initiatives from several European countries, Canada, and the United States in the form of individual fact sheets<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Findings<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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.<\/p>\n

In France, the figures show that young workers have a significantly higher accident rate than the rest of the workforce<\/b>: their workplace accident frequency rate remains approximately 50% higher.[1]<\/a><\/p>\n

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?<\/b><\/p>\n

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Contents of the EUROGIP Report<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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<\/b>, including their duration, innovative nature, results achieved, and scope of application.<\/p>\n

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Designed as an operational tool, this brief includes approximately thirty initiatives presented in the form of individual fact sheets, divided into three main categories:<\/p>\n