New to the Job: Reducing Safety Risks for New Workers with Data-Driven Training and Briefings

Did you know that a worker is just as likely to be injured in their first six months on the job as during the rest of their working life? This alarming statistic was recently published by the Health and Safety Executive, the UK equivalent of OSHA. It underscores the critical need to better support new and inexperienced workers—especially in high-risk environments such as construction, manufacturing, logistics, and field services.

At LUMA1, we believe this challenge can be tackled with the right blend of technology, intelligent training, and consistent engagement. In fact, our “Find the Gap” assessments, automated, in-depth onboarding, and daily safety briefings—backed by extensive live training support—are helping organizations do just that: protect their workforce from day one.

Why New Workers Are at Higher Risk

Whether they’re young, changing careers, or entering a new industry, new starters often face common barriers that increase their risk of injury:

• Unfamiliarity with equipment, environments, or hazards

• Limited experience recognizing danger signals

• Hesitation to ask questions or raise concerns

• Eagerness to impress or blend in—sometimes by cutting corners

  
  

In dynamic workplaces where risks shift daily, like construction or warehousing, the gap in awareness can quickly turn into a serious incident.

Bridging the Safety Gap with LUMA1for Reducing Safety Risks for New Workers

Here's how our approach directly supports the six steps recommended in the study:

1. Capability Assessment – “Find the Gap”

Before assigning tasks, LUMA1's prescriptive testing engine quickly identifies what each new worker knows—and more importantly, what they don’t. Our “Find the Gap” assessments reveal blind spots in knowledge so organizations can deliver targeted training tailored to the individual’s needs, language level, and job role.

2. Orientations/Induction – Automated and Visual

A indepth orientation or induction isn’t just a checkbox—it’s the first line of defense. LUMA1 delivers automated onboarding using rich visuals, embedded video, and translated content, making it accessible and memorable. Whether it's explaining sites, showcasing high-risk zones, or highlighting PPE protocols, digital orientations or inductions with LUMA1 bring clarity and consistency at scale.

3. Control Measures – Reinforced by Design

Safety controls only work when understood and applied. With LUMA1, control measures are reinforced during onboarding and refreshed continuously with bite-sized digital briefings, helping new workers remember what matters most—and why it matters.

4. Information & Training – Tailored and Multilingual

We deliver relevant, role-specific training in multiple languages, supporting vulnerable groups such as young workers and migrant workers. Our dynamic content adapts based on knowledge gaps, ensuring every worker gets exactly what they need to stay safe.

5. Supervision Support – Engaging and Trackable

Supervisors benefit from real-time visibility into who has completed training, who needs a refresher, and who might need extra attention. Workers are encouraged to speak up—thanks to in-app prompts and anonymous reporting options built right into the LUMA1 experience.

6. Understanding Check – Built-In Verification

Training isn’t complete until it’s understood. Our platform checks for comprehension using interactive scenarios, questions, and feedback loops. And if someone doesn’t get it right the first time? We automatically re-route them to a focused microlearning until they do.

Consistent Safety Briefings: A Daily Habit That Saves Lives

Beyond onboarding, safety must be reinforced every single day—especially in environments where hazards change frequently. That’s why LUMA1 supports ongoing engagement through automated toolbox talks, safety briefings, and live training integration.

Toolbox Talks and Safety Briefings - Delivered digitally through mobile, desktop, or shared devices, LUMA1’s toolbox talks are short, relevant, and tracked—ensuring safety messages are understood and retained. These briefings can be scheduled daily, triggered by site changes, or assigned based on roles and risks.

Live Training Support - For companies who run in-person sessions, LUMA1 enhances that investment by offering full support for blended learning. Live sessions can be tracked and recorded directly in the system, and supporting digital materials—like visual guides, assessments, and multilingual resources—can be accessed before, during, or after live training to reinforce learning.

With this combined approach, you don’t have to choose between digital or in-person—you get the best of both. LUMA1 ensures safety training is consistent, measurable, and impactful—no matter how it’s delivered.

Start Strong, Stay Safe

The first few weeks on the job don’t have to be the most dangerous. With data-driven assessments, automated training, live training support, and daily safety engagement, LUMA1 helps organizations protect their most vulnerable workers from day one.

Let’s mind the gap—and close it—with smarter safety practices reducing safety risks for new workers. Get in touch, we are here to help you drive results.