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Safety Bulletin
Issue #: 04-2017
Training Young Workers Training young workers can prevent workplace injuries by increasing their knowledge of the work process, equipment and safety requirements.
the highest rate
70:20:10
of incidents
LEARNING MODEL
is among those between
70%
15 and 24 years of age in all Canadian provinces
Benefits from Training:
On-the-Job Application Coaching and Support
20% 10%
Formal Training
Learning Takes Time:
»» Increases safety awareness and promotes
»» Formal training is the starting point in setting
injury reduction
workplace expectations
»» Introduces young workers to the work
»» Coaching and support lets young workers learn from
»» Provides instruction specific to the task or job »» Increases capacity to identify and adapt to new
»» On-the-job application allows young workers to learn
»» Increases job satisfaction and staff morale
»» Ongoing training allows young workers to use their
Reminders for Young Workers:
Tips to Engage Young Workers:
environment and company procedures
successes and challenges
technology and procedures
the requirements, limitations and work procedures of the job
past experience to develop a deeper perspective and understanding
»» Be on time and prepared to participate »» Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn »» Put away distractions and focus on the material »» Ask questions when information is unclear »» Use what you learn right away and make it your new habit
»» Make it relevant by highlighting content for daily use »» Provide a variety of learning styles (videos, diagrams, group activities)
»» Add energy to the training to keep students engaged »» Use relatable content by using real life examples »» Reinforce key training messages through posters and hand-outs
Ask yourself:
With young workers on my job site, do I have a training program that follows the 70-20-10 learning model?
