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Youth & Labor Hazardous Jobs The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) prohibits minors under age 18 years old to work in any occupation that it deems to be hazardous. Among these occupations are excavation, manufacturing explosives, mining, and operating many types of power-driven equipment. Certain industries allow minors under age 18 to perform certain tasks at worksites whose primary work activity is dangerous, but these tasks are very specific and the state and federal government closely monitor compliance. Child labor laws vary from state to state. Regulations provide very specific information on these occupations and other safety standards for minor employees. Please consult your state department of labor for this information. Occupations
Deemed Hazardous for the Employment of Minors Between 16 & 18 Years of Age
or Detrimental to Their Health or Well-Being Occupations in Agriculture
Deemed Hazardous for the Employment of Children Below Age 16 years Employment
of Minors Between 14 & 16 Years of Age (Child Labor Reg. 3) Application of
Federal Child Labor Provisions to Grocery Stores Fact Sheet Application of
Federal Child Labor Provisions to Amusement Parks & Recreation
Establishments Fact Sheet Requirements &
Exceptions for Minors Employed as Drivers Mine
Safety & Health Administration News Release on Dangers to Young Workers
State Labor
Offices/State Laws State Departments of Labor
Web Sites Related Web Pages on This Topic The Department maintains partnerships with the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the National Consumer's League designed to provide important information about on-the-job safety to employers, parents, and working teens.
Young Worker Safety and Health Laws & Regulations on This Topic Regulations 29 CFR
§§570.50 through 570.68 29 CFR
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