Marine Lab Policies, Procedures and Protocols
Hazards and Safety -- Children on Premises: minors in the workplace
SUBJECT: Children at the Marine Laboratory
STATEMENT:
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This policy has been developed to prohibit exposure of minor children to hazards or other dangerous potentials found in research laboratories and/or research facilities.
DEFINITIONS:
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Minor Children: Any child under the age of eighteen years.
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Research Laboratory/Facility: Any laboratory, work area, building, boat, or other facility where research is being conducted.
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Hazards: Chemicals, animals, laboratory equipment (to include electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic equipment) or any other potentially harmful object, procedure or envi-ronment (fume hoods, storage rooms, etc.) that could cause injury.
PROCEDURES:
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No minor child under the age of 13 (<13) will be allowed into any research building, facility, boat, laboratory, or any other area where hazards associated with research might exist unless the parent/guardian has the specific written approval of the Marine Lab Director.
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The Marine Lab Director may grant an exception to the policy in those cases where:
- The minor child (<13)is participating in a supervised program at Duke University (such as TIP, or other similar programs) and working in the lab is required as part of the course.
- The minor child (<13) is part of a supervised tour through the building as a guest of the Marine Laboratory.
SUBJECT: Minors in the Workplace
Issued: July 1990
Last Revised: April 2008
DEFINITIONS:
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Minor: A minor is any person who has not reached the age of eighteen years.
SCOPE OF POLICY:
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Policy Regarding the Utilization of Minors within Duke Marine Laboratory: This policy covers the utilization of minors within Duke Marine Laboratory who are students, volunteers, or visitors.
POLICY:
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No minor below the age of 14 may work or volunteer at Duke Marine Laboratory.
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Prior to beginning as a volunteer, a waiver must be signed by the parent/guardian and a copy of the health insurance card which covers the volunteer must be provided to the Business Manager.
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No minor should work or volunteer in a capacity that is determined to be hazardous or detrimental to the minor's health or well-being including, but not limited to the following:
- Where it is determined that there is an increased risk of exposure to infectious diseases transmitted via the aerosol route.
- A task that would potentially expose the minor to blood or body fluids, infectious diseases or hazardous chemicals which are included on the institution's Particularly Hazardous Substance list.
- Any area where there is a potential exposure to radiation which does not meet State and Federal regulations regarding allowable exposures.
- Prior to the assignment of a minor in an area where such exposure potential exists, contact the Business Manager to make the determination as the appropriateness of the assignment.
Management Oversight:
Youth Volunteers:
1. All services within Duke Marine Laboratory which utilize volunteers under the age of 19 shall notify the Business Manager.
2. Volunteers who are 14 and 15 years old shall be assigned to tasks where there will be continuous adult supervision.
3. If there is a question as to the appropriateness of a youth volunteer assignment, contact the Business Manager.
Last Revised: April 2008