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By Michele Glassford | 2 Minutes Read October 30, 2012

Taking our kids to work day scheduled for November 7, 2012

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The Learning Partnership, a national charitable organization which promotes a strong public education system in Canada, has spearheaded the Take Our Kids to Work (“TOKTW”) program since 1994. The program is now Canada-wide with more than 200,000 Grade 9 (or equivalent) students, and over 75,000 employers taking part in 2011. The 2012 TOKTW Day is scheduled for November 7, 2012.

The TOKTW program is designed to give students a chance to experience real-life workplaces, explore career options, develop an appreciation for their parents’ work, and underline the importance of staying in school.

Many employees with children believe it important to participate in this event, as do many employers, whether by planning special programming for student participants, or simply allowing students into the workplace to observe and experience the work that occurs there. Regardless of how an employer chooses to participate in TOKTW, there are some key health and safety considerations and safeguards which should be noted regarding such a program. This is  especially pertinent in light of the tragic death of two TOKTW participants in 2000.

Some useful guidelines to consider for TOKTW:

  • Students must be adequately and properly supervised at all times
  • Students should be properly oriented to the workplace
  • Students must be equipped with and properly wear any personal protective equipment which may be necessary (ear plugs, eye protection, safety footwear) before access to any workplace areas which require protective equipment
  • Students should be prohibited from handling or accessing hazardous materials, power tools, and motorized vehicles
  • Employers should consult with their joint health and safety committees or health and safety representatives regarding any other areas of concern prior to allowing students access to the workplace
  • As TOKTW participants are not covered by Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, employers should be sure to check with their liability insurers to confirm adequate liability coverage for student visitors
  • Some workplaces are too hazardous by nature to accommodate a worksite program

Have a safe and productive Take Our Kids to Work Day!

Michele Glassford
Editor of Human Resources PolicyPro
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President and Managing Editor at DRH and Lawyer at MacKinnon Law Associates
Michele Glassford, is a lawyer, researcher and policy analyst with a background in employment and labour law.In addition to a part-time law practice in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Michele has worked in the field of labour adjustment for the Health Sector Training and Adjustment Program and has been a Researcher for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Michele also holds the position of President and Managing Editor at D.R. Hancocks & Associates Inc., author of the Human Resources PolicyPros.
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Article by Michele Glassford / Employee Relations, Health and Safety / 2012, charitable organization, experience real-life workplaces, explore career options, health and safety considerations, importance of staying in school, November 7, parents’ work, public education system, safeguards, Take Our Kids to Work, The Learning Partnership, TOKTW Day, workplace

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About Michele Glassford

Michele Glassford, is a lawyer, researcher and policy analyst with a background in employment and labour law. In addition to a part-time law practice in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Michele has worked in the field of labour adjustment for the Health Sector Training and Adjustment Program and has been a Researcher for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Michele also holds the position of President and Managing Editor at D.R. Hancocks & Associates Inc., author of the Human Resources PolicyPros.

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