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09/06/2011 Workers are as likely to have an accident in the first six months at a workplace as during the whole of the rest of their working life

The extra risk arises due to:

  • lack of experience working in a new industry or workplace;
  • lack of familiarity with the job and the work environment;
  • reluctance to raise concerns (or not knowing how to); and
  • eagerness to impress workmates and managers.

This means workers new to a site:

  • may not recognise hazards as a potential source of danger;
  • may not understand 'obvious' rules for use of equipment;
  • may be unfamiliar with site layout - especially where site hazards may change from day to day; and
  • may ignore warning signs and rules, or cut corners.

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