RSS Feeds   Print This Page   Decrease Text Size Increase Text Size Text Size   
Banner Youth 2 Work banner OSHA Title banner U.S. Department of Labor banner


Youth Redirect Page
Youth Link Disclaimer
You have selected a link to information about work that may not be legal or safe for you to do. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Child Labor Laws prohibit teens younger than 18 from working in certain jobs that are considered hazardous. Teens younger than 18 of age may not work in or with identified Hazardous Occupations (HO). Hazardous Occupations are listed by Hazardous Occupation Number 1-17. For example, in the Baggage Handling eTool, certain work restrictions for youth include:

If you are

14-15 years old: You may not be employed in jobs that involve transportation of persons or property by rail, highway, air, on water, pipeline, or other means.

16-17 years old: You are allowed to work in baggage handling with some restrictions. The FLSA states that you are not allowed to drive vehicles used to transport luggage or property (HO 2). For additional information on this requirement, see 29 CFR 570.52, Occupations of motor-vehicle driver and outside helper (Order 2). The FLSA also states that you are not allowed to operate lifting machinery that might be used to hoist people or baggage (HO 7). For additional information on this requirement, see 29 CFR 570.58, Occupations involved in the operation of power-driven hoisting apparatus (Order 7).

Note: The Child Labor Laws in your state may be more strict. Consult your state's labor department for more information.

Sara Safety says "Stop! You may not be allowed to do this work."
Press the Go button below when you are ready to proceed, or click the 'Back' button on your browser tool bar to return to the previous page.

Go  OSHA Baggage Handling eTool