Are you hiring young workers or students this summer?
Here are a few things you should know....

• Young workers are much more likely to get injured on the first few days of work than any other category of worker. Why?
• They often lack the experience to make solid decisions about their own safety and that of their co-workers.
• They are eager to please and impress, and may feel insecure about their position.
• They think they are invincible!
• Most don't understand their rights, roles and responsibilities in the workplace as they relate to safety.
• In Ontario, only 40% of young workers receive health and safety training before starting their job or within their first week of work

What can you do to keep these workers safe??

• Provide a general and job specific safety orientation BEFORE you put them to work
• Make sure they understand that your organization values safe practices
• Give them proper supervision
• Encourage them to Learn, Participate, Recognize & Ask Questions

Resources:

The internet is full of good resources to help in the training of your young workers. Here are some excellent resources you may want to check out:

Young Worker Safety Orientation CHECKLIST