Massachusetts 2013 Safe Jobs for Youth Poster Contest 

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Thank you to the 174 teens who entered the 2013 Safe Jobs for Youth Poster Contest, and thank you to the 60 youth judges who voted on the winners. You helped to make this year's contest a success, once again!

We are excited to announce this year's winners and honorable mentions. All finalists will receive a Certificate of Recognition signed by Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley.

Scroll down to see the winners. And please share on Twitter!

 

1st Place, $500: Shari Coté, Taunton, MA

Row of injured stick figures with one healthy figure standing out. Text: 200,000 young workers are injured annually. Don't be a statistic

 

2nd Place, $300: Chiara Lowell, Lowell, MA

Image of tablet app for young workers. Text: As a teen it's your responsibiltiy to know your rights at work.

 

3rd Place, $100: Victoria Hamilton, Holbrook, MA

Hand with bandage writing on clipboard. Text: See it! Report it! Teens and job safety, it's that simple.  

 

Honorable Mention: Alina Galindo, Somerville, MA

Child standing next to height measurement checker, with number 14 marked off. Text: For your safety as a teen, know that you should be this age to work!

 

Honorable Mention: Joe Hazelton, Arlington, MA

Brick wall background with loose bricks falling towards construction worker's head. Text: Know the dangers of your job. Help keep teens safe in the workplace.

 

Honorable Mention: Tianah Holmes, Taunton, MA

Danger symbols alongside stick figures taking actions to make things safer. Text: Be a Changer, Stop the Danger. Help promote teen safety at work.

 

Honorable Mention: Adrienne Kelley, Taunton, MA

Silhouette of person about to slip on wet floor. Text: Poor working conditions? Speak up! Teens shouldn’t be afraid to speak up. Be afraid of what could happen if you don't.

 

Honorable Mention: Alisa Partlan, Waltham, MA

Photo of girl wearing red cape with arm raised in the air. Text: Be your own superhero. Stand up for your right to a safe workplace.

 

Honorable Mention: Susane Rijos, Springfield, MA

Photo of teen girl working with graphics machinery. Text: Teen safety in the workplace. Job safety doesn't have an age.

 

Honorable Mention: Dustin Sampson, Worcester, MA

Silhouette of two workers looking and pointing up over background of machinery parts. Text: Get Safety Training; Look for Hazards; Follow Safety Rules; Know Your Rights. Don't fix the blame, fix the problem. Teen workplace safety.

 

Honorable Mention: Spencer Travis, Taunton, MA

Stick figure exclaiming and pointing to water near an unplugged electrical cord. Text: Attention Teen Workers! REACT - Recognize hazards; Evaluation the situation; Apply safety knowledge; Control the situation; Tell someone!

 

Who sponsors the contest?

The Safe Jobs for Youth Poster Contest is sponsored by the Massachusetts Youth Employment and Safety Team (YES Team) and the Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety & Health (MassCOSH). 

 

This information is provided by the Occupational Health Surveillance Program within the Department of Public Health.