FACTS
- Inexperienced Hazard Recognition: Young and new workers often struggle to identify unsafe conditions, equipment risks, and warning cues, increasing exposure to preventable incidents.
- Overestimation of Ability: Early-career workers may take physical or procedural risks because they underestimate the difficulty of tasks or overestimate their own capability.
- High-Pressure Performance: New workers frequently feel pressure to “prove themselves,” leading to rushing, skipping steps, or handling tasks without proper preparation.
- Inadequate PPE Use: Young workers may not fully understand fit, limits, or proper selection of PPE, resulting in inconsistent or unsafe use.
- Communication Barriers: New hires are less likely to ask questions, […]
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