New Worker Safety Orientation
Welcome & Why Safety Matters
- Every worker has the right to go home safe.
- Safety is not optional.
- New workers are at highest risk.
Site-Specific Hazards
- Each site is different.
- Review the site-specific hazard assessment.
- Know what's happening around you.
Your PPE Requirements
- Know minimum PPE for this site.
- Wear it from the moment you step on site.
- Get replacements immediately if damaged.
Emergency Procedures
- Know evacuation routes, muster points, alarm signals, first aid locations.
- Ask if you don't know.
Reporting Hazards & Injuries
- Report immediately to supervisor.
- Never hide an injury.
- Near-miss reporting saves lives.
Your Rights Under OSHA
- Right to a safe workplace.
- Right to report hazards without retaliation.
- Right to access safety information.
Who to Contact
- Supervisor, safety officer, foreman.
- If in doubt, ask.
- No question is a dumb question when safety is involved.