New & Young Workers: How Do You Protect Them?

New & Young Workers How Do You Protect Them’

Under the OHS laws, employers have a duty to protect all workers. But some workers may need special attention because they may be particularly vulnerable to being injured on the job. The best examples of such workers are those who are new and/or young. In fact, the OHS laws in many jurisdictions have special requirements intended to protect these at-risk workers. And often these requirements overlap as workers who are new to your workplace are often young as well. To ensure that you can successfully navigate and comply with these requirements, here are answers to eight frequently asked questions (FAQs) about protecting new and young workers.