NJSS
Websites & Resources
The following are web sites with information about school occupational safety and health, school-to-careers, school-to work and/or apprenticeships. Since these websites are not administered by Rutgers or by NJ Safe Schools Program, we take no responsibility for the views, content or accuracy of this information.
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The following are web sites with information about school occupational safety and health, school-to-careers, school-to work and/or apprenticeships. Since these websites are not administered by Rutgers or by NJ Safe Schools Program, we take no responsibility for the views, content or accuracy of this information.
General Young Worker Resources
Young Worker Rights
OSHA Young Worker Factsheet
OSHA Poster
OSHA Whistleblower Factsheet
Childhood Agricultural Safety Network
http://www.childagsafety.org
Children's Safety Network
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The following are web sites with information about school occupational safety and health, school-to-careers, school-to work and/or apprenticeships. Since these websites are not administered by Rutgers or by NJ Safe Schools Program, we take no responsibility for the views, content or accuracy of this information.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Sources of Information on Indoor Air Quality in Schools
Gateway to government food safety information for kids, teens & educators
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
NIOSH My Safe Summer Job
Adolescent and Teenager Safety and Health
National Academy Press Reading Room: Protecting Youth at Work: Health, Safety and Development of Working Children and Adolescents in the United States (1998)
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD/Youth): “Developing Financial Capability Among Youth: How Families Can Help”
NCWD/Youth: “Taking Charge of Your Money: An Introduction to Financial Capability”
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA's Clinician Webpage
United States Department of Labor - YouthRules Website -
The following are web sites with information about school occupational safety and health, school-to-careers, school-to work and/or apprenticeships. Since these websites are not administered by Rutgers or by NJ Safe Schools Program, we take no responsibility for the views, content or accuracy of this information.
New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education
New Jersey Department of Education, Work-Based Learning
Transition from School to Adult Life
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Safety Resources
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Child Labor
New Jersey Employment Information: Apprenticeship Training in New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development: Fillable A300 form
NJ Schools Insurance Group
New Jersey Office of Emergency Management
World Trade Center information, where to get help, and dealing with the consequences. Includes information for teachers in dealing with the threat of biological warfare or terrorist attack
New Jersey Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) Program - New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
New Jersey Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) Program - New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Planning for Adult Life: Serving students, 16-21 years-old, with developmental disabilities and their families, via the partnership with The Arc of New Jersey and Community Access Unlimited with funding from the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities.
Labor Occupational Health Program, University of California at Berkeley
Youngworkers.org (California Resource Network for Young Worker's Health and Safety)
Young Worker Awareness
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The following are web sites with information about school occupational safety and health, school-to-careers, school-to work and/or apprenticeships. Since these websites are not administered by Rutgers or by NJ Safe Schools Program, we take no responsibility for the views, content or accuracy of this information.
California Partnership for Young Worker Health and Safety Poster Contest Winners [California]
California Partnership for Young Worker Health and Safety Video Contest Winners [California]
The Center for Young Worker Safety and Health at Georgia Tech Research Institute YouTube Channel [Georgia]
Massachusetts Safe Jobs for Youth Poster Contest Winners [Massachusetts]
National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety’s Cultivate Safety initiative
New Jersey Safe Schools Program Statewide Cosmetology Task Force (2010-2012) Poster Contest Winners [New Jersey]
Speak Out for Workplace Safety2014 Video Contest Winner [Oklahoma]
O[yes] - Oregon Young Employee Safety Video Contest Winners [Oregon]
O[yes] - Oregon Young Employee Safety Video Contest Winner Blog Post [Oregon]
Due to the high volume of transfer students in New Jersey (NJ) from out-of-district, only out-of-state and out-of-country transfer student immunization records are reviewed in high schools. For more information on NJ’s school immunization requirements including a list of childhood and adolescent recommended vaccines, and to review NJ’s immunization auditing guidelines (N.J.A.C. 8:57-4), please click here
Starting the new school year with IgE mediated food allergies requires preparation, collaboration and ongoing communication between parents/caregivers/guardians, school nurses, school administrators and staff (athletic trainers, etc.) and clinical teams (in the community). Schools may be perceived by families as food allergen ubiquitous settings. In addition, levels of school staff education on anaphylaxis prevention and preparedness can vary. This reference assists school districts/schools: National Association of School Nurses/National Association of School Boards/U.S. CDC (v. 2014):