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Inductions are an important information sharing session that helps to familiarise people with the locations, equipment, materials, processes and tasks they may encounter while working at or visiting a site for the first time.
For more information visit the Effective inductions webpage.
A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must, so far as reasonably practicable, consult with workers who are likely to be directly affected by health and safety matters. This includes giving workers a reasonable opportunity to express their views or raise issues about work health and safety at the workplace.
For more information visit the Consultation and worker representation webpage.
Some workers may be at greater risk of injury or illness at work and need extra support and consideration to stay healthy and safe.
Every worker requires support to work to their capacity and stay healthy and safe. However, there are groups of workers who are most at risk of being injured at work, such as:
There are a number of steps you can take to ensure safety for older people in the workplace.
Young workers, due to their inexperience in the workplace, may not notice when a situation becomes dangerous. They may also be less sure about asking questions or raising health and safety concerns.
There are a number of steps you can take to ensure health and safety for young workers.
See the New and young workers webpage for resources and guidance, including information for migrant workers.
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