Employers must provide supervisors of YWs with relevant and up to date information and training on:

• The OHS rights and responsibilities of employers, supervisors and employees.
• OHS policies and safe work procedures for areas they supervise or control.
• Specific OHS risks facing YWs.
• When and how to report and record relevant OHS incidents, injuries and near misses.
• Tasks where YWs require constant supervision.
• Tasks that YWs may not perform.
• Conducting regular workplace safety inspections and 'walk-throughs'.

Supervisors of YWs must have training to ensure they can competently:

• Consult and communicate with YWs.
• Follow first aid and emergency procedures.
• Use PPE and other OHS equipment, e.g. fire extinguishers.
• Orientate, train and supervise YWs.
• Identify hazards and assess risk.
• Control and/or minimise risk.
• Model and enforce safe work practices and correct use of personal protective equipment.
• Observe and correct unsafe YW behaviour.
• Give directions and instructions to YWs.
• Respond appropriately to YWs' questions and concerns.
• Provide effective feedback to YWs.
• Respond appropriately and promptly to workplace violence, bullying and harassment.

A safety culture starts with leadership and commitment from management to making the workplace safe for everyone affected by it.

Including YWs within all OHS policies and procedures demonstrates management's awareness of the special OHS needs of YWs. It also sends a clear message about management's commitment to protecting the health and safety of YWs. 

Written OHS policies and safe work method statements make sure that acceptable OHS standards are clearly understood and consistent throughout the workplace. Supervisors can also refer to OHS policies and procedures when training YWs to be safe.