Information for young workers 
Why do young workers need special attention?
The statistics are stark and clear. Young workers between the ages of 15 and 25 are being hurt or killed on the job every day. Young workers lack experience and are generally unfamiliar with workplace procedures.  

If you are a young worker, your employer must provide you with information and training about work hazards and safe work practices that give consideration to your age and experience.

Following are links to some publications and interactive websites that will help you better understand your rights and obligations, and how to be safe in your place of work.

Further Information
 
link to site  Young Workers - Don't Risk It!
Interactive site with free downloads, screen-savers, desktop and mobile phone wallpaper and the addictive new safety game -  Don't Risk It!

  Starting Work? Know your legal rights

  Safety at work: A guide for young workers in hospitality

  How to notify work-related incidents

  Violence in the workplace

  Youth.NSW website aims to keep young people in NSW informed about what the Government is doing for young people and where to go for information about issues, services and activities.

  Safety Zone

  Hunt the Hazards, Virtual Hotel, Virtual Supermarket, Virtual Office  (courtesy WorkCover South Australia)

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