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New research shows young people's brains are still developing until well into their 20's and this, combined with inexperience, can impact on workplace safety. Decision making, risk taking, communication and even fatigue are affected by a still maturing brain.
By understanding the unique characteristics of young people, supervisors are able to work more effectively with them. Strategies that often work for adult workers may not work for young workers based on their different characteristics and needs, which is why Youthsafe's work safety services are designed speficially for young people in the workplace.
  
Supervisors of young workers - resources
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Talking safety with young workers
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| An online resource that provides strategies and practical information for supervisors of young workers to help manage, consult and communicate with their young workers. |
The Talking Safety resource can be accessed here.
Hard copies of this resource can be ordered by contacting the Youthsafe office. Limited copies available.
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| Talking Safety is an initiative of Youthsafe and the Australian Retailer's Association, with support from WorkCover NSW. |
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yPack: understanding young workers- the key to safety
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This resource was designed for the Group Training Industry. It helps supervisors of young workers to better understand and work more effectively with their young workers.
yPack includes information & strategies on: communication, risk taking, stress & mental health, alcohol & other drugs, sleep & fatigue, inexperience & wanting to impress, decision making & planning.
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Hard copies of the pack can be ordered by contacting the Youthsafe office (fee applies).
yPack resource contents can be downloaded by clicking here
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| Developed in partnership with the Group Training Association of NSW, with support from WorkCover NSW. |
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| Supervisor / manager fact sheet |
| This fact sheet was designed for the Group Training Industry. It provides information about what makes young workers different and provides strategies for supervisors and managers to use with young workers to help keep them safe at work. |
Hard copies of this fact sheet, can be ordered by contacting the Youthsafe office.
Copies of the fact sheet can be downloaded by clicking here
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| Developed in partnership with the Group Training Association of NSW, with support from WorkCover NSW. |
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Young worker e-bulletin
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| The e-bulletin includes information on the latest research & safety tips to support young workers as well as resources & initiatives that have been designed specifically for young workers. |
The monthly e-bulletin is available free of charge. If you would like to receive it please email us by
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Supervisors of young workers - training & consultative services
Training for managers/supervisors of young workers: 'yPack'
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This workshop was designed for the Group Training Industry. It looks at adolescent brain development & its impact on workplace safety. It discusses challenges & strategies for managing young worker issues.
E.g. communication issues, stress & mental health, alcohol & other drugs.
The training also provides ideas on how to use the yPack resource in your workplace.
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To find out more about yPack training please contact the Youthsafe office by
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| Developed in partnership with the Group Training Association of NSW, with support from WorkCover NSW. |
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| Consultative service |
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Youthsafe can work with individual organisations to tailor workshops and develop strategies to improve young worker safety, productivity and performance in your workplace.
We provide advice on:
- Young worker workshop session development
- Effective young worker resources
- Orientation/ induction sessions for young workers; and
- Communication & young workers
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To find out about ways we can help your organisation please contact Youthsafe by
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| Young worker presentations |
| Our recent discussions with supervisors and managers of young workers have shown that many workplaces are seeking support with presentations on workplace safety for their young workers. To respond to this demand, Youthsafe is looking to develop sessions to meet this need. Keep an eye out for any updates to be posted here. If you have any urgent requests for assistance please speak to us to see how we can help you in the meantime. Telephone: 9817-7847 or
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Young workers - resources
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In Working Order kit
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“In Working Order” can be used to facilitate safety sessions with young people to help develop strategies and skills to prevent injury and promote workplace safety.
The kit contains a DVD of young worker scenarios and a CD-ROM with lesson plans, resources and useful links. |
For more information go to the In Working Order website here.
To order the kit contact the Youthsafe office by
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| In Working Order is an initiative of Youthsafe and the Australian Retailer's Association, with support from WorkCover NSW. |
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| Young worker fact sheet |
A factsheet designed for apprentices / trainees involved in the Group Training Industry.
It provides strategies and information on workplace safety. |
To order hard copies of this fact sheet please contact the Youthsafe office by
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An electronic copy can be downloaded by clicking here.
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| Talking safety with young workers |
| An online resource that contains information for young workers on their rights and responsibilities at work, suggested ways to stay safe when at work and strategies on how to communicate effectively with their supervisor. |
The Talking Safety resource can be accessed here.
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| Talking Safety is an initiative of Youthsafe and the Australian Retailer's Association, with support from WorkCover NSW. |
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| Young worker presentations |
| Our recent discussions with supervisors and managers of young workers have shown that many workplaces are seeking support with presentations on workplace safety for their young workers. To respond to this demand, Youthsafe is looking to develop sessions to meet this need. Keep an eye out for any updates to be posted here. If you have any urgent requests for assistance please speak to us to see how we can help you in the meantime. |
Parents of young workers
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Young worker parent fact sheet
(suitable for students in casual jobs)
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This fact sheet is for parents of teenagers with casual jobs and those starting off in part time work for the first time.
It provides strategies on how parents can help keep their teenagers safe at work. |
To order hard copies of this fact sheet please contact the
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If you would like an electronic version please click here.
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Young worker parent fact sheet
(suitable for young workers in full time work or apprenticeships/traineeships)
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This fact sheet was designed for the Group Training industry. It is for parents of young people who work full time.
It provides information about young workers and strategies to implement with their child to help keep them safe at work. |
To order hard copies of this fact sheet please contact the
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If you’d like an electronic version, please click here.
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