The health and safety of young people at work: A Canadian perspective

International Journal of Workplace Health Management

Volumn 1, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 41-49

  Mccloskey, E ^a  

^a Policy and Research Division Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services   (United States)

Author keywords

Canada; Employees; Health and safety; Risk management; Young adults

Indexed keywords

EID: 84986076213     PISSN: 17538351     EISSN: 1753836X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/17538350810865587     Document Type: Review

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