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Section : Highlight health and safety
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the section on "Highlight health and safety" within the "Using best practice to support and engage young workers" segment of the "Employing young workers best practice guide." It emphasizes the legal obligations of employers to create a safe work environment and the importance of safety training for young workers, who may lack experience in recognizing workplace hazards.
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Creating a safe work environment is a legal requirement for employers, so businesses must do all they can to make sure the work done by employees doesn't hurt them or make them sick. Employees also need to take care of their own and others' safety. Young workers might not be aware or have little experience of potential hazards that relate to your workplace or industry. As you and your employees have rights and responsibilities under workplace health and safety laws, it's important to make them aware of workplace health and safety issues. To help you meet your legal obligations and be a best practice employer, ensure that your young workers:
- understand the importance of safety
- receive proper safety training when they start work and during their employment.
- What is the legal requirement for employers regarding workplace safety?
- Why is it important for young workers to be aware of potential hazards?
- What rights and responsibilities do employees have under workplace health and safety laws?
- How can employers ensure that young workers understand the importance of safety?
- What type of training should young workers receive when they start their job?
- In what ways can employees contribute to their own safety and the safety of others?
- What are some potential consequences of not providing a safe work environment?
- How can businesses demonstrate best practices in workplace health and safety?
- What challenges might young workers face in recognizing workplace hazards?
- Why is ongoing safety training important for employees throughout their employment?