New Hire Safety Orientation

Teach Safety Training Right from the Start . . .

Bailey Environmental & Safety Training Consultants help you reduce workplace injuries and illnesses to lower the costs of workers' compensation, medical expenses, potential government fines, and the expenses of litigation. Consulting Services

The OSHA Office of Statistics reports that 40 percent of employees injured at work have been on the job less than 1 year. New hires need to be made aware of how serious safety training is right from the start. While there is no specific requirement for new employee safety training, many training requirements explicitly state that training must be provided to new employees.

How likely is it that new hires will be injured on the job, as compared to experienced workers?

a) twice as likely
b) four times as likely
c) five times as likely
d) no more likely

If you answered c), you're correct . . . This is a startling statistic!

Key reasons why new employees get hurt so often:

• Supervisors think new employees know more than they really do
• New Employees are afraid to ask questions

New Hire Safety Orientation topics presented may include:

Let Bailey Safety Consultants develop a new hire safety orientation specific to the hazards associated with the work performed by your company.