WorkSafe research reveals that new young workers have a higher incidence of being injured within their first year of employment. Younger workers often don’t know who to talk to at work about work health and safety issues, and they’re also less likely to raise a work health and safety issue with their managers or report an incident or injury.
The power of inductions
Inductions cover your health and safety policy and culture, emergency procedures, hazards and risks in your workplace, and how you manage these. Inductions should also introduce key safety people like health and safety reps, fire wardens and first aid officers. We have information and templates to help you set up your inductions.
Help them understand their rights and responsibilities
Maybe you’re helping your kids enter the workforce with a summer job. Check out our info so you all understand their rights and responsibilities when it comes to work health and safety.
Supporting new and young workers
Get the new worker guide
WorkSafe Tasmania has a guide aimed at new and young workers. Download a copy to go through this information with your worker.
Welcome to the Workplace (PDF, 621.1 KB)
Want more support?
If you’re a small or medium sized business, our Advisory Service can help you manage safety in your workplace, including your new and young workers.