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The extra risk arises due to:

• lack of experience working in a new industry or workplace;
• lack of familiarity with the job and the work environment;
• reluctance to raise concerns (or not knowing how to); and
• eagerness to impress workmates and managers.

This means workers new to a site:

• may not recognise hazards as a potential source of danger;
• may not understand 'obvious' rules for use of equipment;
• may be unfamiliar with site layout - especially where site hazards may change from day to day; and
• may ignore warning signs and rules, or cut corners.

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