Alternative
Learning Course

The alternative learning course helps young people, including those with disabilities, learn about work health and safety in a way that's clear and accessible.

Knowing your rights and responsibilities at work is important for staying safe, feeling confident, and being supported in any job.

13%

Be Aware

of work-related injuries in Western Australia involve young workers.

Course structure

  • 7 Sections

    Each with a quiz, followed by a fun ‘Spot the Hazard’ industry simulation.

  • 25-30 Minutes

    Estimated learning time

100% pass required, but don’t worry, you get unlimited attempts.

1 in 8 work injuries

happen to young people in Western Australia

  • 0%

    of work injuries happen to workers under 20. You're part of a group that accounts for nearly 1 in every 25 work-related injuries in WA.

  • 0%

    of work injuries happen to workers aged 20-24. You're part of a group that made up over 1 in 11 of all work-related injuries in WA.

statistics

Top 10 incidents causing injuries 

These are the top 10 incidents causing injuries to young workers in the WA workforce, based on a five-year average.

Emerging trends

Emerging workplace hazards increasingly affecting young workers

It is no longer just about physical injuries. Other serious hazards are now more widely understood.

  • Workplace bullying

    Repeated mistreatment, humiliation, or intimidation that makes work stressful and unsafe.

  • Violence and agression

    Physical attacks, threats, or abuse while doing your job.

  • Sexual harassment

    Unwanted sexual comments, advances, or behaviour that crosses the line.

  • Other psychosocial risks

    Unreasonable workload, low control, or poor support that harms mental wellbeing.

Source

WorkCover WA claims data (2019–20 to 2023–24p), analysed by WorkSafe WA, 2025.

Notes

  • Calculations are based on a five-year total from 2019-20 to 2023-24p.
  • Percentages are based on all incident types; totals may not sum to 100% due to rounding or overlapping categories.
  • Injuries are measured by the number of LTI/Ds (lost time injuries/diseases), defined as one or more days/shifts lost.

 

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