OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour training - Florida

Florida has included a provision in its state child labor law that requires OSHA 10-hour training for minors aged 16 or 17 who wish to be employed in residential building construction. The requirements are:

• The minor must complete an OSHA 10-hour construction safety training.
• The minor must be under the direct supervision of a person who:
  • Has completed an OSHA 10-hour construction safety program;
  • Is 21 years of age or older;
  • Has at least two years of work experience related to the work being performed.
• The minor may not work on any scaffolding, roof, superstructure, or ladder above 6 feet.

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Citations

• Florida Statutes §450.061 (2023)
• Federal regulation 29 USC 654