7 Stupid Resons New Employees Get Injuried–And How to Avoid These Mistakes
1. Employers assume that new employees know more than they really do–and that common sense will prevent most accidents.
2. New employees are often afraid to ask questions.
3. The workplace environment is new to them–they aren’t familiar with its hazards or what to do in an emergency.
4. Employee training for a particular job often focuses on what to do–but neglects training about the job hazards to avoid.
5. Employees do not know enough about hazardous substances in their workplace.
6. New employees do not thoroughly understand the necessity of using required PPE–or how to use it properly.
But the BIGGEST STUPID REASON may be:
7. The employer does not send the message that safety is a high priority.