As the annual flood of young workers enters the work force across the state in the lead-up to Christmas, WorkSafe Victoria is calling on employers to ensure proper training and supervision is provided.

"Young Victorian workers between 15 and 25 have the highest proportion of work-related injury as well as a higher rate of hospitalisation than other age groups," says WorkSafe's executive director, John Merritt.

"(Young and inexperienced workers) need a higher level of supervision than experienced people and should never be left alone to work."

To help Victorian employers make their workplaces safe for young workers, WorkSafe has just released three new publications aimed at young workers and their employers.

The 'Work experience induction checklist', 'Training checklist for young workers' and 'Safety tips for young workers' are easy-to-read guides that address issues from training to supervision".

The new publications also address the responsibilities of young workers in the workplace, and can be found on WorkSafe's website - www.worksafe.vic.gov.au.