There are special protections in place for workers under the age of 18 because they have traditionally been at higher risk of exploitation by unscrupulous employers. NH COSH conducts targeted training to teach young people about worker protections to help them learn about their rights in the workplace.

Young Worker Resources:

OSHA Young workers page: https://www.osha.gov/youngworkers/index.html

Children in the Field - video from NBC Bay Area - view complete article
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Teen Restaurant Safety: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/youth/restaurant/index.html

Resources- State Laws, Child Labor Laws: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/youth/restaurant/resources.html

Youth in Agriculture: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/youth/agriculture/index.html

Teen Summer Job Safety Campaign- Public Service Announcement: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/teenworkers/teensummer_psa.html

Teaching Young Workers About Job Safety and Health: http://www.cdc.gov/NIOSH/talkingsafety/
View the PowerPoint: Youth @ Work - Talking Safety