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SafeWork NSW’s Youth Week message: keep eyes, ears and training out for young workers

Apr 13 2025 Updated 16 hours ago

David Dixon

3 min read

SafeWork NSW says Youth Week 2025 is the perfect time for employers of young people to ensure they are in an environment where there is correct training and supervision, and where workers feel empowered to speak up with any concerns. Photo: Supplied

You can’t put an old head on young shoulders, the traditional saying goes, with eager workers who are just out of school and keen to make their mark considered to be particularly at risk of workplace injuries.

With this in mind, SafeWork NSW believes that the current Youth Week for 2025 is the perfect time for those employing young people to ensure they are in an environment where there is corr...