Young workers are a vulnerable group of employees, with injury rates out of proportion with other worker age groups.
As an employer of an apprentice or trainee who is under 18 years of age, it is critical you provide a safe and positive work environment for your learner. You should know the range of hazards in your workplace and minimise risk by providing support, instruction, training, and on-going appropriate supervision so your learner can stay safe at work.
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