Youth Worker Safety

Working teens have rights on the job, and employers have the responsibility to provide a safe workplace. MIOSHA and
the Wage and Hour Division want working teens to have a safe and rewarding work experience. This webpage can help
working teens prevent job-related injuries and illnesses.

MIOSHA Publications:

• Extreme Safety Brochure
• Extreme Safety PowerPoint
• Youth Worker Safety Fact Sheets in the following industries:
  • Construction
  • Landscape and Horticulture Services
  • Restaurant/Fast Food
  • Retail

Wage and Hour Publications:

• Youth Employment Posters
• Youth Employment Standards Rules
• Youth Employment Standards Frequently Asked Questions
• Legislative link to the Youth Employment Standards Act 90
• CA-6 Work Permit for minor under 16 years of age (must be printed pink and front to back)
• CA-7 Work Permit for minor 16 to 17 years of age (must be printed yellow and front to back) 

Other Resources:  

• Young Workers Webpage (OSHA)
• Youth in Agriculture eTool (OSHA)
• "How-to" Safety Videos for Construction and Landscaping (OSHA)
• Bringing Work Safety and Health to Schools (CDC/NIOSH)
• Safety Matters (CDC/NIOSH)
• Talking Safety (CDC/NIOSH)

Contact Information:

• Consultation Education and Training (CET) Division at 517-284-7720
• Wage and Hour Division at 517-284-7800
• How to File a Complaint with MIOSHA at 800-866-4674