Buddy system provides unexpected benefits, says WorkSafe BC
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Young workers, especially those new on the job, are statistically more likely to get hurt. WorkSafe BC recently published a piece in their WorkSafe magazine noting that when a company adds a mentoring program for young workers, accidents and injuries drop. The piece cited Ledcor Group’s successful mentorship program.
Here’s a snippet: The program pairs novice young workers with experienced hands on the jobsite. Both workers stay together at all times. “This person is their buddy. If they are embarrassed to ask a supervisor a question, they’re more comfortable asking their buddy,” Brissette says. “When you’re new on the job, no one wants to look stupid. But this is someone who will guide you, someone who really knows the job well.”