You should be aware that federal child labor rules prohibit minors from working with radioactive substances or being exposed to ionizing radiation in their employment. There may be additional New Hampshire requirements.

Mike Wright

Michael J. Wright
Director of Health, Safety and Environment
United Steelworkers

412-562-2580 office
412-370-0105 cell

See us on the web at www.usw.org

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From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:dchas-l**At_Symbol_Here**med.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Stuart, Ralph
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 5:03 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Help request

> We are rewriting our minor's policy and were specifically asked if a minor (under 18 years old) could handle chemotherapy drugs for research purposes.

Would this minor be an employee, a student or a volunteer? In some legal settings, these distinctions might make a difference as to the answer.

- Ralph

Ralph Stuart, CIH, CCHO
Chemical Hygiene Officer
Keene State College

ralph.stuart**At_Symbol_Here**keene.edu

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