Federal Child Labor Standards for Teenagers
Teenage labor in the United States
Federal Law sets child labor standards affecting teenage workers in the private companies and in federal, state, and local governments.
How can injuries be prevented?
Demand Training
Insist on adequate supervision(监督)and easy access to a supervisor at all times.
Demand sufficient training on equipment and chemicals you are required to use.Refuse to use unknown materials or machinery that is broken or improperly set up.
Wear protective equipment
Always use whatever protective equipment is supplied.Protective clothing includes non-slip shoes, gloves and other specific job-related protective gear.
Request reasonable protective equipment if it is not provided automatically.
Know your environment
Ask about workplace hazards and precautions(预防措施)that can help prevent injuries.
Workplace hazards are objects and situations present at your job that could potentially hurt you.Recognize safety hazards such as slippery floors, unsafe ladders, sharp knives, and heavy lifting.
Know the law
Learn about federal and state laws governing employment for teenagers and make you’re your supervisor enforces them.
How many working hours are allowed?
Teenagers (ages 14-15) may total no more than
■3 hours on a school day.
■18 hours in a school week.(A school week is any week in which school attendance is required for any part of four or more days.)
■8 hours on a non-school day.
■40 hours m a non-school week.
What are the responsibilities?
Employers and employees share the responsibility for keeping the workplace safe and healthy.As a teenage worker, you can do your part by taking these steps:
■Follow rules.
■Use safety equipment.
■Keep your work area clean.
■Report all injuries.
■Inform a supervisor if you feel sick.
■Report safety problems.
小题1:If a teenager is asked to work with equipment out of order, he or she should _.
A.demand enough training
B.refuse to work with the equipment
C.ignore the instructions on the machine
D.ask for necessary protective tools小题2:All of these are examples of workplace hazards EXCEPT .
A.sharp knives
B.heavy lifting
C.slippery floors
D.steady ladders小题3:According to the passage, which of the following should a teenage worker do in the workplace?
A.Depend on his own in any case.
B.Deal with his injuries himself.
C.Contact a supervisor when feeling uncomfortable.
D.Use any tool in hand.
小题1:B
小题2:D
小题3:C
题目分析: 联邦政府法律设置了童工的标准,这对私人公司的青少年工人产生了影响,同样对联邦政府,各大州和当地政府也适用。
小题1:B。细节题。根据小标题Wear protective equipment下面的Request reasonable protective equipment if it is not provided automatically.可知,如果没有自动提供,那么就要求给予保护性的设备。所以当青少年工人被要求使用无保护性的装备时,是可以拒绝的。故选B。
小题2:D。细节题。根据小标题Know your environment下面的Recognize safety hazards such as slippery floors, unsafe ladders, sharp knives, and heavy lifting.可知,选D。
小题3:C。细节题。根据最后一段Inform a supervisor if you feel sick.可知,当青少年工人感到不舒服的时候,应该通知管理者。故选C。