New figures, compiled from workers compensation claims, show the main types of injuries in workers aged 15 to 24 were musculoskeletal disorders, open wounds and fractures.

Bruising and crushing injuries were also common.

WorkSafe Victoria launched a new campaign at the weekend aimed at reducing the number of young workers being injured.

Commercials showing young people in a variety of jobs sustaining traumatic injuries began airing across Victoria on Sunday night.

WorkSafe Victoria executive director John Merritt said 15 young workers had been killed on the job across Victoria in the past five years.

"What we want employers to do is provide a good induction process, proper training, supervision and to make sure that they, the young workers, understand the safety policies and procedures," Mr Merritt said.

"Just as importantly, we want young workers from around the region to speak up if they are unsure about work practices which might be hazardous, as well as listening to their supervisor and, of course, not misusing or abusing workplace equipment."

The figures, compiled by WorkSafe, the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Department of Human Services, also shows:

*the number of young men in regional Victoria ending up in emergency department is higher than any other worker and;

*the rate of hospitalisation for young workers due to workplace injuries is significantly higher in regional Victoria than metropolitan Melbourne.

WorkSafe will soon begin inspections in industries with a high concentration of young workers, including retail, hospitality, construction and manufacturing, across the state.