Why this matters
New workers don't yet know the site, and young workers may be less likely to speak up.
What to cover
- Give a proper orientation before the first task.
- Pair new workers with an experienced buddy.
- Don't assign high-risk tasks until they're trained.
- Encourage questions and thank people for asking.
- Check in during the day.
- Make sure they know they can stop work.
Ask the crew
- Who showed you the ropes on your first day?
- What would have helped?
- Who's new on this crew?
One thing to do today
Assign a buddy to every new starter.
