Observe and assess how YWs complete tasks. Take note of how and why they are unsafe. Check if they need:

• orientation
• training
• supervision
• personal protective equipment
• more information
• demonstrations of safe work methods

When determining what is safe for YWs, consider their:

• size and level of physical maturity.
• mental and social maturity.
• limited workplace experience and training.
• ability and experience in making good decisions about their own safety and the safety of others.
• ability and experience in coping with unexpected, stressful situations.

Train YWs to:

• identify hazards.
• assess risks. 
• eliminate / control risks.
• focus on working safely.

Train supervisors to:

• know the specific OHS risks for YWs.
• understand supervisors' legal OHS rights and responsibilities.
• identify hazards, assess risks and manage/eliminate risks.
• observe, correct and monitor the work practices and conditions of YWs.
• acknowledge and reward YWs.
• consult and communicate with YWs.
• model and promote safe work practices.

Supervisors of YW must be able to:

• Stop and scan areas where YW are working. Look, listen, smell and feel for unsafe conditions
  (e.g. look for incorrect use of equipment, listen for loud ambient noise, smell for fumes, feel for
  extreme temperatures).
• Promote healthy, safe attitudes and behaviour among all employees, including YWs.
• Check unsafe behaviour and correct it appropriately.
• Acknowledge and praise YWs for following OHS policies and practices.

Assign each YW a mentor / co-worker who can:

• show and remind YWs how to complete tasks safely e.g. hazard identification and
  risk management, using PPE correctly, safe work systems, checking equipment.
• model safe attitudes and behaviours and eliminate / control risks, e.g., promptly acting on OHS issues such as poor lighting, missing/faulty guards, damaged equipment and wet floors.
• answer immediate questions about safe work procedures, emergency procedures, first aid, incident reports, etc.

Employers and supervisors can check YWs' safety by regularly asking:

• What specific hazards exist for YWs at this workplace?
• Who is checking that YWs are working safely?
• How are supervisors managing YWs safety?
• Do YWs and/or supervisors need more training?
• Which unsafe behaviours keep occurring?
• How are YWs responding to OHS issues?
• Are safety inspection reports leading to action?
• Is it easy to report unsafe conditions or equipment?
• Is unsafe equipment / plant replaced?
• Are YWs rewarded for safe or unsafe acts?