Learn how to avoid those trailing wires with the quick guide.
1. Young people are used to generous amounts of advice from teachers, parents and any passing adult who feels like throwing in a few words.
So they often become numb to it. But in the workplace, that stuff is important.
Explain to young people that they are likely to be working unsupervised faster than they might expect. They need to listen for initial instructions because that may be all they get.
2. Encourage young workers to speak up for themselves. If they know safety rules are being infringed, if guards have been removed from machines, or protective equipment is not being worn, they should point it out. It's better to be a nuisance than to put yourself at risk.
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