Ace the STS Challenge 2025 – Become the Safety Superstar You Were Meant to Be!

New employees are typically considered to have the greatest potential for accidents due to several factors. First, they often lack familiarity with the workplace, including its specific hazards, safety protocols, and the operating procedures of equipment. This inexperience can lead them to make errors or take unnecessary risks that they might not recognize as hazardous.

Additionally, new employees may be less confident in their abilities to ask questions or seek clarification about safety concerns, which can further increase their risk of accidents. They might not yet have the muscle memory or situational awareness that experienced employees develop over time to identify and mitigate potential hazards effectively.

In contrast, experienced employees have usually gone through extensive training and gained practical knowledge that enables them to navigate their work environment more safely. Administrative employees typically work in less hazardous environments, and disabled employees may have adjusted their work practices or environments to accommodate their needs, often resulting in a different risk profile.

Overall, the combination of inexperience, lack of familiarity with the work environment, and the learning curve associated with adapting to new safety practices contribute to the increased accident potential seen in new employees.