Then your supervisor turns you over to a RbuddyS who will show you the ropes. The confusion and stress that accompany the first days of any job are the reasons that new employees are more than twice as likely to have an accident as experienced workers. Lack of experience, a strong desire to please and hesitation to ask for help all cause one in eight new employees to be involved in some type of accident the first year on the job. The first month is the most critical. These are also the formative days on the job.
New employees are ready to learn and eager to succeed.
They are also very receptive to both structured and informal training, if offered. As a supervisor, youUre one of the first people new employees turn to. Your role is to shape their behavior and performance. Training that stresses safety can be the perfect opportunity for you to establish rapport with the worker. All employee training should include an introduction to the University.