What Work Does the Law Prohibit Teens From Doing?
The lists below give the major restrictions. There are other restrictions depending on the industry and the worker’s age. Also, there are limited exemptions for youth under 18 who are in apprenticeship and student-learner programs. In California no worker under 18 may: • Drive a motor vehicle on public streets as part of the job, or work as an outside helper on a motor vehicle • Operate power-driven machinery: • meat slicers • bakery machines (including dough mixers) • box crushers/compactors • woodworking machines • metalworking machines • punches • hoists • forklifts • circular saws • band saws • guillotine shears • Handle, serve, or sell alcoholic beverages • Be exposed to radioactive substances or ionizing radiation • Work in: • wrecking or demolition • excavation • logging or sawmills • roofing • manufacturing brick or tile • manufacturing or storage of explosives • mining • meat packing or processing • Mix, load, or apply Category I pesticides Also, no one under 16 may: • Work in
