OAR 839-021-0287
Employment of Minors in Agricultural Warehouses


(1)

Minors under 16 years of age may not be employed in any room or place in an agricultural warehouse where power-driven machinery is used to process agricultural commodities.

(2)

Minors 16 and 17 years of age may be employed to operate or assist in the operation of power-driven machinery in an agricultural warehouse provided:

(a)

The employment is in connection with the processing of the agricultural commodity produced by the farmer for whom the minor is employed; and

(b)

The employment is performed on the farm and for the farmer for whom the minor is employed; and

(c)

The minor has been trained in the safe operation of the machinery as required by this rule.

(3)

As used in section (2) of this rule:

(a)

“Operate(ing)” power-driven machinery includes driving a motorized vehicle;

(b)

“Assisting in the operation of power-driven machinery” includes starting, stopping, adjusting, feeding or any other activity involving physical contact associated with the operation of the machinery.

(4)

Prior to the employment of minors 16 and 17 years of age to operate or assist in the operation of power-driven machinery in an agricultural warehouse, the employer must obtain proof that the minor has been trained in safe handling and operation of the machinery as required by OR-OSHA and these rules. The proof of training may be a document issued by a public or private entity other than the farmer attesting to the training. Employers must retain a copy of such proof for two years from the date the minor was employed.

(5)

In the event that the safety training required by this rule is not available within 35 miles of the minor’s residence, a 16 or 17 year old minor may be employed to operate or assist in the operation of power-driven machinery in an agricultural warehouse provided that the following conditions are continuously met:

(a)

The employment is in connection with the processing of the agricultural commodity produced by the farmer for whom the minor is employed;

(b)

The employment is performed on the farm and for the farmer for whom the minor is employed; and

(c)

The employer provides to the minor before the minor begins work not less than six hours of instruction, two hours of which must be “hands on” training under the supervision of an adult experienced in the safe operation of the specific machinery the minor is to use. The training should include, but not be limited to, training related to the normal working hazards in the warehouse, the machinery’s instrument panel, the machinery’s controls, daily maintenance and safety checks, starting and stopping the machinery, control of the machinery, and the safe operation of hitches, power take-off and hydraulic controls, where applicable.

(6)

The employer must provide close supervision of minors operating or assisting in the operation of the power-driven machinery.

(7)

As used in this rule, an “agricultural warehouse” includes a building in which the processing of agricultural commodities is performed. Processing of agricultural commodities includes cleaning, packaging, storing and shipping of the commodities. For purposes of this paragraph, covered areas attached to the warehouse are considered to be part of the warehouse.

(8)

As used in this rule, “employment in an agricultural warehouse” means employment confined to the inside of the building where the work is performed. A loading dock attached to the building is considered to be part of the building and employment on the dock is employment in the warehouse. However, employment close to or about the building or in or on structures not attached to the warehouse is not considered to be employment in the warehouse.

Source: Rule 839-021-0287 — Employment of Minors in Agricultural Warehouses, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=839-021-0287.

839‑021‑0006
Definitions for ORS 653.305 to 653.370 and OAR 839-021-0001 to 839-021-0500
839‑021‑0067
Hours of Employment for Minors 16 and 17 Years of Age
839‑021‑0070
Hours of Employment for Minors Under 16 Years of Age
839‑021‑0072
Rest Periods and Meal Periods
839‑021‑0087
Working Conditions
839‑021‑0092
Weight Lifting
839‑021‑0097
Prohibited Employment for Minors under 16 Years of Age
839‑021‑0102
Occupations and Types of Work Declared Hazardous for Minors Under 16 Years of Age
839‑021‑0104
Occupations Particularly Hazardous or Detrimental to the Health or Well-Being of Minors Under the Age of 18
839‑021‑0106
Occupations Involving Use of Explosives
839‑021‑0170
General Recordkeeping Requirements
839‑021‑0175
Records Availability
839‑021‑0180
Posting Requirements
839‑021‑0185
Verification of Age Requirements
839‑021‑0220
Employment Certificates for the Employment of Minors 14 through 17 Years of Age
839‑021‑0221
Required Information for Employment Certificate Applications
839‑021‑0246
Employment Permits for Minors Under 14 Years of Age
839‑021‑0248
Reports from Employers Employing Minors
839‑021‑0255
Special Rules for Temporary Employment of Several Minors for a Short Duration
839‑021‑0265
Employment of Minors to Act as Canvassers, Peddlers or Outside Salespersons from House to House
839‑021‑0276
Employment Certificates for Minors Employed in Agriculture
839‑021‑0280
Operation or Assisting in the Operation of Power-Driven Farm Machinery by Minors
839‑021‑0282
Riding In or On Conveyances Connected to Power-Driven Farm Machinery by Minors
839‑021‑0285
Applicability of and Compliance with Other Rules to Minors Employed in Agriculture
839‑021‑0287
Employment of Minors in Agricultural Warehouses
839‑021‑0290
Permitted Hours of Work of Minors under 16 Years of Age in Agriculture
839‑021‑0292
Permitted Hours of Work of Minors 16 and 17 Years of Age in Agriculture
839‑021‑0293
Permitted Hours of Work When School Is in Session on a Year Around Basis of Minors Employed in Agriculture
839‑021‑0294
Vocational Education and Cooperative Education Programs
839‑021‑0297
Parental Exemption for Minors Employed in Agriculture
839‑021‑0300
Definitions for Rules Regulating the Employment of Minors in the Entertainment Industry
839‑021‑0305
Application of Rules to Minors Employed in the Entertainment Industry
839‑021‑0310
Employment Certificates for Minors Employed in the Entertainment Industry
839‑021‑0315
Special Hours Variances for Entertainment Industry Employers
839‑021‑0320
Registration of Employers of Minors in the Entertainment Industry
839‑021‑0325
School Releases, Instruction Requirements and Waivers for Minors Employed in the Entertainment Industry
839‑021‑0330
Supervision of Minors Employed in the Entertainment Industry
839‑021‑0335
Working Hours of Minors Employed in the Entertainment Industry
839‑021‑0340
Rest Periods for Minors Employed in the Entertainment Industry
839‑021‑0345
Meal Periods for Minors Employed in the Entertainment Industry
839‑021‑0350
Other Working Conditions for Minors Employed in the Entertainment Industry
839‑021‑0355
Prohibited Performances of Minors Employed in the Entertainment Industry
839‑021‑0360
Refusal of Special Permits, Hours Variances or Employment Certificates in the Entertainment Industry
839‑021‑0365
Records Required to Be Maintained by Employers of Minors in the Entertainment Industry
839‑021‑0370
Records Required to Be Made Available by Employers of Minors in the Entertainment Industry
839‑021‑0375
Posting Requirements for Employers of Minors in the Entertainment Industry
839‑021‑0490
Penalties That May Be Imposed for Violations of ORS 653.305 to 653.340 or OAR 839-021-0210 to 839-021-0248
839‑021‑0500
Exemptions
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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