Work Based Learning Programs “EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST TEACHER”

NEW YORK STATE PROHIBITED OCCUPATIONS This presentation courtesy of Elizabeth Tracy-Perkins Broome-Tioga BOCES

NO ONE UNDER 18 MAY BE EMPLOYED IN CERTAIN OCCUPATIONS

Construction Work No one under 18 may be employed in or assist in: Construction including –Wrecking –Demolition –Roofing –Excavating –Painting or Exterior cleaning from an elevated surface

Electrical Saw Operation No one under 18 may be employed in or assist in: –Operation of Circular Saws –Band saws –Guillotine Shears

Slaughter House No one under 18 may be employed in or assist in: Slaughter house or meat-packing establishment

Power Driven Machinery No one under 18 may be employed in or assist in: Operation of power driven machinery –Wood working –Metal-forming –Metal-punching –Metal-shearing –Bakery –Paper product

Hoisting Machinery No one under 18 may be employed in or assist in: Power-driven hoisting apparatus

Brick Making No one under 18 may be employed in or assist in: Manufacture of bricks –Tiles –Kindred products

Radioactive Substances No one under 18 may be employed in or assist in: Any occupation involving exposure to radioactive substances –Ionizing radiation –Exposure to silica –Other harmful dust

Logging Operations No one under 18 may be employed in or assist in: Logging operations –Saw mill –Lath mill –Shingle mill –Cooperative-stock mill

Motor Vehicle Helper No one under 18 may be employed in or assist in: –Helper on a motor vehicle

Elevator No one under 18 may be employed in or assist in: Care or operation of a freight or passenger elevator, except minors over 16 may operate automatic, push-button control elevators

Explosives No one under 18 may be employed in or assist in: Manufacturing, packing or storing of explosives nor in use or delivery of explosives

Baser Metals & Iridium No one under 18 may be employed in or assist in: Operating or using any emery, tripoli, rouge, corundum, stone, silicon carbide or an abrasive or emery polishing or buffing wheel where articles of the baser metals or iridium are manufactured

Machinery No one under 18 may be employed in or assist in: Machinery –Adjusting belts –Cleaning –Wiping –Oiling

Paint Packing No one under 18 may be employed in or assist in: Packing Paints –Dry Colors –Red leads –White leads

Poisonous Acids No one under 18 may be employed in or assist in: Preparing any composition in which dangerous or poisonous acids are used

Steam Boilers No one under 18 may be employed in or assist in: Operating steam boilers subject to Section 204 of the Labor Law

Quarry or Mining No one under 18 may be employed in or assist in: Any occupation or in connection with a –Mine –Quarry

Correctional Institutions No one under 18 may be employed in or assist in: Penal or Correctional Institutions if employment relates to the custody or care of prisoners or inmates

State Prohibited Occupations For Those Under 18 For More Information go to: employer_responsibility employer_responsibility

Now…let’s take a brief look at: Safety on the Job

Awareness and Liability This presentation courtesy of Susan Gubing and NYS WECA

Teens Be aware that you have the right to work in a safe and healthful environment. Participate in training programs at work. Let your supervisor know when you’re doing a task for the first time. Ask for guidance in performing the task safely.

Teens “No” is a good answer. If you are under 18, no supervisor should ask you to do certain hazardous jobs, such as: Driving a car or riding in the back of an open truck. Using a power-driven meat slicer or bakery machine. Using a power-driven woodworking machine, circular saw, or band saw. Roofing or excavation operations.

Office Safety File cabinets Electric cords Paper shredders Over-loaded desks or counters. Slippery floors. Portable heaters.

Retail Safety Merchandise on floor or in aisles. Knives or cutting tools. Compactors Freight elevators Stock/boxes improperly stacked. Electric cords. Wet floors.

Restaurant Safety Heating tools/equipment. Greasy or wet floors. Garbage pails Knives, slicers Hot oils; fryers Misplaced chairs Stairs, doors.

Warehouse/Mechanical Power tools. Forklifts. Head, eyes, feet, and ear gear. Refuse collectors, compactors. Truck lifts. Cutting tools. Chemicals.

Health Safety Diseases Chemicals Sharp objects. Wet floors. Misplaced furniture. Lifting and moving.

IT’S NOT WORTH IT! DON’T PUT YOURSELF IN A POSITION WHERE YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS AT RISK… IT’S JUST NOT WORTH IT. PRACTICE SAFETY EVERYDAY UNTIL IT BECOMES SECOND NATURE TO YOU AND THOSE AROUND YOU.

SAFETY It must be an important part of your Life! Think Safety Practice Safety and you’ll be SAFE