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    News Release

    U.S. Department of Labor For Immediate Release


    Occupational Safety and Health Administration October 2, 2003
    Office of Public Affairs Contact: Frank Meilinger

    Phone: (202) 693-1999

    OSHA Aligns with Wage and Hour Division to Remind Employers of


    Prohibition for Young Workers to Operate Forklifts
    WASHINGTON, DC—Employers should note that most workers under the age of 18 are prohibited
    from operating forklifts, according to a new Safety and Health Information Bulletin issued today by the
    U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Wage
    and Hour Division. Federal regulations prohibit most workers in non-agricultural employment under
    the age of 18 from operating forklifts.

    “Young people are more likely to be injured in the workplace due to their lack of experience and
    maturity,” said OSHA Administrator John Henshaw. “This bulletin is one way to remind employers of
    the standards that are in place to protect working teens from being seriously injured or killed. Nearly
    70 teens lose their lives in workplace accidents each year.”

    "The restrictions on youth employment are designed to provide young workers with safe and positive
    early work experiences,” said Tammy D. McCutchen, administrator of the Wage and Hour Division.
    “Employers must understand and comply with these laws to prevent serious occupational injuries and
    fatalities among youth. The bulletin highlights the relevant restrictions on forklifts and provides
    employers with access to additional compliance information."

    The new bulletin was developed jointly by OSHA and Wage and Hour to inform employers that the
    Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits workers under the age of 18 from operating forklifts for non-
    agricultural operations. The bulletin also reminds employers OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck
    standard requires that forklift operators who are 18 or older must be trained and certified as competent
    to operate forklifts.

    The bulletin cites two recent fatal forklift accidents that occurred in warehouses in Georgia and
    Massachusetts. Both operators were under 18 years of age.

    Additional information on federal child labor laws is available on the Internet at


    www.youthrules.dol.gov or through the department’s toll-free number at 1-866-4USWAGE (1-866-
    487-9243)

    OSHA is dedicated to assuring worker safety and health. Safety and health add value to business, the
    workplace and life. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.

    ###

    U.S. Labor Department news releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this release will be
    made available in alternative format upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office. Please
    specify which news release when placing your request. Call 202-693-7773 or TTY 202-693-7755.

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