DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 97-143 Child Labor Research
Needs Recommendations from the NIOSH Child Labor Working Team
Recommendations for Coordination, Collaboration, and
Partnerships Protecting young workers in the Nations labor force
requires the efficient efforts of multiple stakeholders. Several
Federal agencies have active programs, and the need exists for
routine communication, collaboration, and coordination of these
programs. A number of State programs exist to protect young
workers, and Federal agencies may cooperate in these efforts.
Finally, the public sector should be an active partner in
protecting working children and adolescents and preparing them
for the world of work. The DOL has a number of agencies active
in areas that affect young workers. The Wage and Hour Division
of the Employment Standards Administration establishes Federal
child labor standards, including standards for employing workers
and standards listing certain types of work as too dangerous for
children. NIOSH and the Wage a