Working Minors Working Minors andand
New York StateNew York StateProhibited OccupationsProhibited Occupations
Mrs. Connolly, WECMrs. Connolly, WEC
B. Ramer Tech/BOCESB. Ramer Tech/BOCES
Hazardous OccupationsHazardous OccupationsRules and ExceptionsRules and Exceptions
Persons under the age of 18 are not allowed to be employed in these occupations unless:
•They are an apprentice in a New York State approved program
•They are enrolled in a career and technical education program as a student learner at a BOCES center or CO-OP training program
•They have completed an approved training program
18 Hazardous Occupations18 Hazardous Occupations
1.1. Construction WorkConstruction Work2.2. Occupations using Occupations using
Power ToolsPower Tools3.3. Meat Handling Meat Handling
OperationsOperations4.4. Power Driven HoistingPower Driven Hoisting5.5. Manufacturing of Manufacturing of
BlocksBlocks6.6. Exposure to Harmful Exposure to Harmful
SubstancesSubstances
7.7. Logging OperationsLogging Operations
8.8. Motor Vehicle Motor Vehicle OperationOperation
9.9. ExplosivesExplosives
10.10. AbrasivesAbrasives
11.11. Steam BoilersSteam Boilers
12.12. Mining OccupationsMining Occupations
13.13. Correctional FacilitiesCorrectional Facilities
Construction WorkConstruction WorkThis includes:This includes:
WreckingWrecking DemolitionDemolition RoofingRoofing ExcavationExcavation Painting or exterior Painting or exterior
cleaning of a building cleaning of a building from an elevated from an elevated surfacesurface
Occupations Using Power ToolsOccupations Using Power ToolsThis includes:This includes:
Circular SawsCircular Saws Band SawsBand Saws Guillotine ShearsGuillotine Shears Woodworking ToolsWoodworking Tools Metalworking ToolsMetalworking Tools Bakery MachinesBakery Machines Paper Product MachinesPaper Product Machines Also, Adjusting belts or Also, Adjusting belts or
cleaning, oiling or cleaning, oiling or wiping machinerywiping machinery
Meat Handling OperationsMeat Handling OperationsIncludes:Includes:
SlaughteringSlaughtering Meat PackingMeat Packing Rendering OperationsRendering Operations
Power-Driven HoistingPower-Driven HoistingIncludes:Includes:
Power machinery Power machinery involved in lifting and involved in lifting and hoisting operationshoisting operations
Care or operation of a Care or operation of a manual freight or manual freight or passenger elevator passenger elevator – If the student is over If the student is over
16 years of age, they 16 years of age, they may operate automatic may operate automatic push button type push button type elevatorselevators
Manufacture of BlocksManufacture of BlocksWhich includesWhich includes::
BrickBrick TileTile Kindred ProductsKindred Products
Exposure to Harmful SubstancesExposure to Harmful SubstancesIncludes:Includes:
Radioactive Radioactive SubstancesSubstances
Ionizing RadiationIonizing Radiation Silica or Other Silica or Other
Harmful DustHarmful Dust Poisonous AcidsPoisonous Acids Also includes paints, Also includes paints,
dry colors, or red and dry colors, or red and white leadswhite leads
Logging OperationsLogging OperationsThis includes:This includes:
Saw Mill OperationSaw Mill Operation Lath Mill OperationLath Mill Operation Shingle Mill Shingle Mill
OperationOperation Cooperative Stock Cooperative Stock
Mill OperationMill Operation
Motor Vehicle OperationMotor Vehicle Operation
This also includes:This also includes: being a motor vehicle being a motor vehicle
“helper”, while not “helper”, while not necessarily driving the necessarily driving the motor vehiclemotor vehicle
ExplosivesExplosives
Manufacturing Manufacturing PackingPacking StoringStoring DeliveryDelivery
AbrasivesAbrasives
EmeryEmery TripoliTripoli RougeRouge CorundumCorundum StoneStone Silicon CarbideSilicon Carbide Polishing or Buffing Polishing or Buffing
WheelsWheels
Steam BoilersSteam Boilers
This includes:This includes: The Operation of The Operation of
steam boilers subject steam boilers subject to Section 204 of the to Section 204 of the Labor LawLabor Law
Mining OperationsMining Operations
Any operation in Any operation in connection with a connection with a mine or quarrymine or quarry
Correctional FacilitiesCorrectional Facilities
Custody or care of Custody or care of prisoners or inmatesprisoners or inmates
For More InformationFor More Information
www.labor.state.ny.us/business_employerrewww.labor.state.ny.us/business_employerresponsiblities/workprot/minors.htmsponsiblities/workprot/minors.htm
““Laws Governing the Employment of Laws Governing the Employment of Minors” booklet from the New York State Minors” booklet from the New York State Department of LaborDepartment of Labor
E-mail Mrs. Connolly: E-mail Mrs. Connolly: [email protected]@twcny.rr.com
In ConclusionIn Conclusion Know the rules and regulationsKnow the rules and regulations Abide by the rules and regulationsAbide by the rules and regulations Remember: Ignorance is not an excuse..the Remember: Ignorance is not an excuse..the
law is the law!law is the law! When in doubt, always askWhen in doubt, always ask Don’t be afraid to question your employerDon’t be afraid to question your employer Think before you actThink before you act