Debate with my uncle about teaching apprentices safety first vs. letting them learn from mistakes. Which approach works better?

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Training apprentices in pest control taught me safety HAS to come first. Letting someone learn from a mistake with chemicals could mean a hospital trip. We start with full gear drills before they even touch a sprayer. That way, they build habits that prevent big errors. Sure, small mess-ups happen, but serious risks aren't worth the lesson.

dakotaellis1d ago

Totally! Starting with full gear drills like you did made all the difference for my team.