Tag Archives: young and new workers

Photo of a supervisor training a young worker as they walk down the aisle of a grocery store.
A young worker’s take on safer workplaces

A young worker advocates for open communication at work, and gives his take on the B.C. government survey about hazardous work and youth.  Are certain types of work too hazardous for workers under the age of 19? The B.C. government is asking the public this question in an online survey. The Hazardous work protections for […]

Photo of young worker and employer looking at a control panel while working at a brewery.
Young and new workers need site-specific safety training

Online training does not replace the site-specific training that new workers need. An OHS consultant weighs in with tips for employers.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, online training has become more popular than ever. “The pandemic resulted in a clear paradigm shift to virtual learning; training could continue, remote teams could be connected, and the value […]