(a) In the development and conduct of programs funded under the Act,
SDA's and SSG's shall ensure that participants are not assigned to work
for employers which do not comply with applicable labor laws, including
wage and hour, occupational health and safety, and child labor laws (29
CFR part 570).
(b) To the extent that a State workers' compensation law is
applicable, workers' compensation benefits in accordance with such law
shall be available with respect to injuries suffered by participants.
Where a State's workers' compensation law is not applicable, recipients
and subrecipients shall secure insurance coverage for injuries suffered
by such participants in all JTPA work-related activities. Income
maintenance coverage (e.g., contributions for unemployment
compensation), is not required for participants (section 143(a)(3)).
(c) Where a participant is engaged in activities not covered under
the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended, the
participant shall not be required or permitted to work, be trained, or
receive services in buildings or surroundings or under working
conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to the
participant's health or safety. A participant employed or trained for
inherently dangerous occupations, e.g., fire or police jobs, shall be
assigned to work in accordance with reasonable safety practices (section
143(a)(2)).
