1. Reversing the Statistics Practical Steps to Implement a Safety Awareness Program for New & Young Workers Bongarde Webinar – August 2016
Presented by:
Yvonne O’Reilly, CRSP
O’Reilly Health & Safety Consulting

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3. New & Young Worker Statistics:
What are the definitions?
What are the statistics?
What’s the source?
What’s the pattern?
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5. New & Young Worker Starter Kit:
Communication/Posters
Orientation Checklist
Expectations
Rights & Responsibilities
Roles & Responsibilities
Outline of OHS Program
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6. Assessing the Risk Factors:
Experience
Young
New
Over 50 retrained
Language barriers
Vulnerable Workers
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7. Prevention Strategies
Matching job needs with skills
Training/Information
Hazards/Prevention
Buddy System
Supervision
Communication/IRS
Feedback
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9. Is there an app for safety?
Orientation:
Delivery method
Key elements
Timeframe
Implementation
Monitoring
Is there an app for safety?
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10. Involving the JHSC: Review & feedback of program Involved in training?
Part of the buddy system?
What is assessed during monthly inspection
Part of the feedback cycle?
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11. “How well the IRS works depends upon whether there is a complete, unbroken chain of responsibility and accountability for health and safety”
Ontario Ministry of Labour
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12. Summary: Plan – Assess – Communicate
Match the task to the skill & customize the training to the audience
Seek feedback
Ensure no broken links
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