SafeWork NSW has put together an eToolkit offering a range of resources specifically developed to support young workers’ safety.
It includes real stories about young people who have been injured at work, the impact of this injury on their and their family’s life, and how it could have been prevented. Regardless of how they are employed, or in which industry, young workers need extra support to ensure they are carrying out their tasks correctly and safely.
Young workers
It’s important young workers know their workplace health and safety rights and obligations.
Managers must give appropriate training, supervision, information and equipment to ensure employees can work safely. SafeWork NSW wants all workers to return home to their family and friends injury-free every day.
The facts are, more than 15,000 young people aged up to 25 years old in NSW are injured at work each year. While some injuries may only have a short-term impact, others are irreversible and life-changing.
In the young workers eToolkit, workers and employers can access a range of resources which includes real stories about young people who have been injured at work, the impact of this injury on their and their family’s life, and how it could have been prevented. Even a minor injury may prevent someone from doing something important to them – such as playing in a football grand final, having a weekend away with friends or going on a holiday that’s been planned for months.
Stories
Here’s an example of the material available.
Joany was just a child when she lost her left leg below the knee following a tractor accident on her family’s farm.
Hear about the effect her injury had on her life and those around her, inspiring her drive to overcome adversity and achieve excellence as a Paralympian.
Take advantage of a great resource. Log on to safework.nsw.gov.au.