Training for a safe start

1. Training for a safe start Steve Franklin

2. The size of the problem • Almost 4,500 young people seriously injured at work every year* • Figures have increased 20% in last five years* * TUC / Hazards magazine research 2006

3. The size of the problem • One person aged under 25 dies every month in workplace accidents* • Thousands more take at least three days off work after being hurt or injured at work* * TUC / Hazards magazine research 2006

4. The size of the problem • Accidents have included falls from roofs and scaffolding, being burned or scalded in catering jobs, and being hit by falling machinery* • Figures for under 25s incidents are higher in UK compared with other EC countries* * TUC / Hazards magazine research 2006

5. The size of the problem • Young people particularly vulnerable in low-paid casual summer employment* • About 4 million under 25s employed in summer work this year* * TUC / Hazards magazine research 2006

6. The size of the problem “Summer jobs are a great way for young people to gain some extra cash …but they are not worth dying for.” Brendan Barber TUC General Secretary

7. Defining our terms • Child - anyone who is not over minimum school leaving age (MSLA) • Young person - anyone under eighteen years of age • Young worker - below eighteen years of age and above the MSLA

8. Young people at work • Children under 13 years of age: • Generally prohibited from any form of employment • Children between 13 and MSLA: • Prohibited from employment in industry except approved work experience schemes

9. Risk factors • Young people considered to be particularly at risk because they: • Lack awareness • Lack maturity • Lack experience

10. Requirements • Assess risks to young people before they start work, taking into account their inexperience, lack of awareness of existing or potential risks, and immaturity • Address high risk activities of particular relevance to young people

11. Requirements • Provide information to parents / guardians about the key findings of risk assessments and the measures to be taken to ensure the safety of young people • Consider prohibition from certain work activities • Provide competent supervision at all times

12. Requirements • Tell young people about the risks identified by assessment, and the measures put in place to control risks • Maintain records of young people employed • Provide appropriate training • Provisions under Working Time Regulations 1998

13. Exemptions • Occasional work or short-term work involving: • Domestic service in a private household • Work regarded as not being harmful, damaging or dangerous in a family undertaking

14. High risk activities • Heavy or awkward lifting or handling beyond the capability of the young person • Production line work, where the young person has to keep up with stronger and more skilled adults • Stressful situations, such as dealing with aggressive behaviour

15. High risk activities • Work in high pressure atmospheres such as diving or tunnelling • Work with asbestos, lead, biological agents or harmful chemicals • Work with ionising radiation or industrial gases

16. High risk activities • Work with high voltages • Work in extreme cold or heat • Work involving high levels of noise or vibration • Work with dangerous machinery e.g. woodworking or metalworking machines

17. Positive influences The provision of such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of his employees; Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 General duties of employers to their employees

18. Types of training • Induction / orientation • Recognised trade skills training schemes • Awareness training • Toolbox talks • Task skills training

19. Induction • Should begin right at the start of employment • Adequate facilities required • Trainers should be competent, enthusiastic and assertive • Training should be relevant and well-prepared

20. Trade skills training • Schemes operated by national registration bodies • Provide proof of competence and relevance • Providers include CITB, CORGI, JIB Electricians Scheme

21. Awareness training • Good follow-on to induction training • Must be tailored to the work environment and relevant to the risks likely to be encountered • Must be tailored to the characteristics and needs of the audience

22. Toolbox talks • Short, regular briefings delivered by supervisory staff • Generally address a specific issue relevant to the workplace • Can be general or task-specific • Can be originated quickly to take account of emerging issues

23. Task skills training • Aimed at specific issues, relevant to the workplace • Not just sitting next to Nelly or Nigel • Must represent best-practice • Trainers must be competent and persuasive

24. Training techniques • Lecturing and formal instruction • On-job instruction • Computer-based-training and e-learning • Techniques should be employed for best effect • Trainers need instructional skills • Audience needs should be considered

25. Training young people • Consider their needs, capabilities, experiences and characteristics • Don’t patronise • Aim to develop skills and insight • Early success can lead to life-long effect

26. Open forum

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