Young Workers

With a recent number of Young Worker incidents in the news, I thought it a timely reminder to ask, “how do you manage your young workers?”

A 16 year old apprentice fell seven metres at a construction site in Amaroo. It is alleged that it was his second day into his apprenticeship.

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/sixteenyearold-apprentice-survives-sevenmetre-fall-at-amaroo-work-site-20161027-gscbsb.html

A 15 year old boy received severe welding flash on the first day of work experience, and the Company has recently been fined $240,000.

http://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/news/media-release/hunter-valley-company-fined-after-work-experience-student-partially-blinded

There are a number of resources available to Employers and Workplaces to assist in managing the risks associated to Young Workers. Take the time to look around your workplace and ask yourself, “How do we manage Young Workers?”

http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/health-and-safety-topics/young-workers?utm_source=SHORT_URL&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=SURL_youngworker

https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/injury-prevention-safety/young-workers

http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/swa/australian-strategy/case-studies/pages/safety-for-young-workers-in-sa

https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/109677/young-workers-toolkit.pdf

https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/education-training-certification/young-new-worker

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Children in excavator

The above photo was taken during a preschool visit to a local construction site.  While workers (even young worker) are much older than this child, all people attending your site need to be appropriately managed.