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When we think of safety orientation, we think immediately of
new workers.

Statistically, workers who have been in the workplace for up to two years, are at higher risk for injury and illness than experienced workers. But they are not the only people at risk. Experienced hands also have accidents—and everyone is at increased risk in times of change.

Everyone needs safety orientation any time . . .

• new equipment is commissioned
• new materials or chemical formulas are introduced
• new designs are introduced for the products you are making
• new or revised safety rules are imposed
• new workers are added to your team, or experienced
  workers leave
• new work procedures are instituted, or
• the workplace layout is changed.

What is more, working safely is a matter of habit. But habits change, and bad habits creep in.
Safety Orientation is not just for new personnel. It is for everyone. Neither those new to the job nor veterans are immune from the consequences of an unsafe act.