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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Businesses advised on how to protect new starters  Businesses in Southampton and across the UK are being advised on ways to reduce the injury risk for new starters. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released a six-point plan that may mean fewer people need to seek a personal injury lawyer in Southampton. It notes that people new to a job face an increased risk of workplace accidents, as they lack experience, may be reluctant or unsure how to raise concerns to managers, and are keen to impress. This means workers new to a site may not recognise hazards or understand what more experienced members of staff see as obvious rules for the use of equipment. Figures reveal the extent to which new employees are in more danger. People who have been in a job for fewer than six months account for nearly 10,000 accidents, more than the total for all other employees. To mitigate this risk, the HSE advises employers to thoroughly assess the capability of individual workers and ensure there is a good induction programme in place. Control measures must be up to date and information, instruction and training about risks must be provided. Adequate supervision needs to be in place and new workers must be supervised properly, the HSE concluded. Posted by Alex McLean 
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