‘Beyond failure’: WA teen loses legs at school-based work program
www.cascadepbs.org
Thousands of students enroll in work-for-credit programs, but a 16-year-old’s case shows life-altering consequences of risky jobs and murky oversight.
  • catloaf@lemm.eeEnglish
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    23 days ago

    It looks in the same category as equipment like lawnmowers. That is, kids shouldn’t be operating them, especially not without close supervision and thorough safety training.

    • FuglyDuck@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      23 days ago

      It’s trencher, it’s specifically mentioned in WA labor law as forbidden.

      Basically, a high powered chain saw, except its blades are larger for digging.