1. Hazardous Occupations in New York State Ms. Hammerle Nottingham High School

2. In New York State, there are 18 Existing Hazardous Occupations. Persons under the age of 18 are not allowed to be employed in these occupations unless they are in an apprenticeship or work-based learning program.

3. Construction Work  This Includes:  Wrecking  Demolition  Roofing,  Excavation  Painting or exterior cleaning of a building from an elevated surface

4. Occupations Using Power Tools  This Includes:  Circular Saws  Band Saws  Guillotine Shears  As Well As:  Woodworking Tools  Metalworking Tools  Bakery Machines  Paper Product Machines  Also Included:  Adjusting belts to machinery, or cleaning, oiling, or wiping machinery.

5. Meat Handling Operations  This Includes:  Slaughtering  Meat Packing  Rendering Operations

6. Power-Driven Hoisting  This Includes:  Power machinery involved in lifting and hoisting operations  Care or operation of a manual freight or passenger elevator

7. Manufacture of Block  This Includes:  Brick  Tile  Kindred Products

8. Exposure to Harmful Substances  This Includes:  Radioactive Substances  Ionizing Radiation  Silica or Other Harmful Dust  Poisonous Acids  Also Includes:  Packing paints, dry colors, or red and white leads

9. Logging Operations  This Includes:  Saw Mill Operation  Lath Mill Operation  Shingle Mill Operation  Cooperative Stock Mill Operation

10. Motor Vehicle Operation  This Includes:  Being a helper of a vehicle used for business

11. Explosives  This Includes:  Manufacturing  Packing  Storing  Delivery

12. Abrasives  This Includes:  Emery  Tripoli  Rouge  Corundum  Stone  Silicon Carbide  Polishing or Buffing Wheels

13. Steam Boilers  This Includes:  The operation of steam boilers subject to Section 204 of the Labor Law

14. Mining Occupations  This Includes :  Any operations in connection with a mine or quarry

15. Correctional Facilities  This Includes:  Custody or care of prisoners or inmates

16. For More Information  www.labor.state.ny.us/business_employer _responsibilities www.labor.state.ny.us/business_employer _responsibilities www.labor.state.ny.us/business_employer _responsibilities  “Laws Governing the Employment of Minors” booklet from the New York State Department of Labor

17. In Conclusion  There are many occupations that are hazardous and not appropriate for minors.  If you have a question or concern about this topic please see me or use one of the aforementioned references.