LS : How Much Do Your Teen Workers Need Training ?

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How Much Do Your Teen Workers Need Safety Training


Every year number of teen worker is killed on the job and several get injured annually, Employing teen workers full time, make sure they stay safe on the job.  which is 2 to 3 times more than any other age category. Furthermore:

So, whether they’re full-time or just part time help, teen workers need plenty of training right from Day 1 to prevent accidents and injuries.

Follow these tips from for protecting teen workers:

Teach young workers how to safely do the job. 

Train young workers to recognize hazards and use safe work practices. Training should include all the information needed to safely perform the job and prevent accidents. Training should also help young workers develop good safety habits and judgment.

Stress safety with supervisors. 

Supervisors are the ones who work most closely with young workers and have the greatest opportunity to influence their work habits. They should monitor teen workers closely and work with them to ensure that they understand hazards and precautions. Supervisors should be especially aware of any risk-taking behavior among young workers.

Implement a mentor or buddy system for new young workers. 

Have an experienced older worker buddy with a teen worker to answer questions and help the inexperienced worker learn the new job.

Encourage young workers to ask questions. 

Young workers might be reluctant to speak up, fearful of looking dumb. Assure them there are no “stupid” questions about safety, and encourage them to ask about tasks or procedures that are unclear or hazards they do not understand.

Focus on communication. 

Communicating effectively with young workers may require a different approach from what you use for communicating with older workers. Always mindful of the “unique aspects” of communicating with young workers. Speak to them in a manner commensurate with their level of maturity and experience.

Ensure that equipment operated by young workers is both legal and safe for them to use. 

Tell young workers which equipment they are allowed to use and which they are not allowed to operate. Clearly label equipment young workers are not allowed to operate.

Provide required personal protective equipment (PPE). 

Explain why specific PPE is needed, and train teen workers to use it properly. Then monitor to make sure they use it.