New and Young Worker Checklist

*Has the new/young worker had an induction to the workplace?See the ‘New and young people safety induction checklist’:

*Have information, instruction and on the job training been provided on safe work procedures the actual job the person will be carrying out. This needs to include lifting, slips, trips and falls, operation of machinery and equipment and chemical safety:

*Is the new/young worker’s understanding assessed before commencing the task?

*Are the new/young workers provided with opportunities to ask questions?

*Is there a buddy system in place for new/young workers?

*Do you have anti-harassment, workplace bullying and workplace violence policies and have young/new workers been made aware of them?

*Are supervisors aware of job requirements including risks to new and young workers?

*Are managers/supervisors aware of new/young workers’ vulnerabilities? See the box on this page for information for issues that may influence a young worker’s ability to work safely.):

*Are managers/supervisors ensuring new and young workers are working in accordance with safety instructions? Including instructions on no skylarking, initiation ceremonies and bullying. This should also address what to do if experiencing bullying:

*Are supervisors available to answer questions?

*Are work practices of new/young workers monitored?

*Are unsafe work practices corrected immediately?

*Do new/young workers know how to report injuries and hazards, including faulty equipment and unsafe working conditions?

*Are new/young workers involved in hazard identification, risk assessment and control of hazards atthe workplace?

*Do new/young workers know their safety and health representatives are (if any) and what their role is?

*Have steps been taken to ensure the risk of injury or harm to visitors is reduced by means appropriate to the workplace and type of work activity?

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