AFME-NE-10 The Jobs That Hurt Apprentices
A plain-English safety guide for apprentices and new engineers on UK food sites. It explains the six hazards behind most serious injuries to young engineers (moving machinery, stored energy, steam and hot surfaces, cleaning chemicals, electricity, and slips, trips, falls and vehicles), with real shop-floor examples and the simple habits that prevent them. Part of the AFME Apprentice and Early Careers Series. Written for the UK: UK health and safety law, UK food law and HSE guidance.
What is included
- AFME-NE-10 The Jobs That Hurt Apprentices (PDF): the six hazards explained simply, with on-the-shop-floor examples - Your five safety habits and your right to say no - Quick checklist to run before you start any job - UK law and guidance references - Clear guide-only disclaimer: your site procedures, permits and risk assessments always come first
Who this resource is for
Apprentices, trainee and newly qualified engineers, and the supervisors and mentors who induct them.
How to use this resource
1. Read the guide in your first week on site, ideally with your mentor. 2. For each of the six hazards, find a real example on your own site and talk it through with your supervisor. 3. Use the quick checklist before every job until it becomes a habit. 4. If a job does not match your site procedures or feels unsafe, stop and ask.
