New Worker Orientation

Statistics show that the majority of work related accidents occur within 30-45 days of a new worker hire date. Why does this happen? In the construction industry, the turnover rate is incredible and it gets increasingly expensive to research a persons resume' if they even supply one.

You can imagine that most carpenters and labors would not carry around a resume'. So you would have to "take their word" for the level of knowledge and training. One way to ensure that you have new employees the are "getting the message about safety" is to have a thorough orientation program. Currently my orientation program for new workers consists of a site specific orientation and applications of a green sticker to their hardhat, so that everyone else knows that the employee is "Green" and may need help. Also, we have mandatory "Green Sticker SafetyMeetings" each day for the first 30 days.

But how do I know that after 30 days, they are getting the message? I have come across an orientatio program that can help, if you are faced with the same problems. Believe it or not, our Corporate officers think that it is a great idea!! See the link below for all the necessary forms and explinations. Good Luck.

http://www.safetynetwork.bc.ca/toolbox_initiatives/new_worker_orientation.cfm