Why is this eTool so important?

This etool contains practical information to use when conducting safety and health training.

Students and young workers are vital to your workforce because they are enthusiastic and eager to work and learn. Statistically, new or inexperienced individuals are at greater risk of serious or fatal injuries. The construction industry employs less than 3% of all young workers but ranks third in the number of work related fatalities to youth (i.e. 14% of all occupational death to youth under 18).

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) recognizes the importance of communicating effectively with individuals, including those with limited English proficiency. DIR is making an effort to provide meaningful services for individuals that speak languages other than English.

If you need to access information in a language other than English:

Use the Google Translate function below:

Note: This is a service provided by Google. Google Translate cannot translate all types of documents, and may not provide an exact translation.

Contact DIR to request an interpreter over the phone:

Office Name	Topic	Phone Numbers
Cal/OSHA	Workplace Safety and Health	833-579-0927
Labor Commissioner's Office	Wages, breaks, retaliation and labor laws	833-526-4636
Division of Workers' Compensation	Benefits for work-related injuries and illnesses	1-800-736-7401
Office of the Director	Any other topic related to the Department of Industrial Relations	844-522-6734