DIR Distributes Winning Teen Video Public Service Announcement to Theaters Statewide

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announces the release of the winning video public service announcement (PSA) created by California teens, between the ages of 14-17, as part of a workplace safety contest. The PSA will be shown at theaters statewide. "The purpose of the contest is to encourage California teens to take an active role in learning about safety and health and labor requirements in the workplace," said DIR Director John Duncan. "The contest raises much needed public awareness of workplace safety and child labor laws." The winning 2008 PSA was created by Jose Villasenor, Jr., a student of Lindhurst High School in Olivehurst who creatively delivered his message with unique visual effects focusing on workplace safety and health. Sponsored by DIR´s Divisions of Occupational Safety and Health and Labor... [read full story]