In accordance with the Board of Regents Human Resources Administrative Practice Manual, if a minor is employed, volunteering, or participating in a program that takes place in a lab or any environment that could be considered hazardous (laboratory, machine shop, etc.), certain requirements must be met.

  • The hiring/volunteer manager or program coordinator has to coordinate with EHS.
  • The direct supervisor will have constant line of sight supervision of the minor at all times while in the lab.
  • A minor cannot be employed in any setting involving exposure to radioactive substances or explosive materials.
  • No minors under the age of 16 may be employed to work in a lab or hazardous environment.
  • Minors must follow the Personal Protective Equipment and Appropriate Attire Policy.

For minors working or volunteering, the hiring or volunteer manager must contact EHS and complete Application for Authorization of Minor to Work or Volunteer in a Laboratory or Other Hazardous Area.

For minors participating in a youth program, the program coordinator must contact EHS and complete Application for Authorization of Minor to Participate in Youth Programs.

In either case, the parent/legal guardian of the minor must complete the Parental Request to Participate Release and Waiver Agreement and the Consent for Minor's Presence in Lab and return them to the hiring/volunteer manager or program coordinator.

The hiring/volunteer manager or program coordinator will then upload forms on this webpage below. Please be sure to log in with your GT credentials. 

Email minorsprogram@ehs.gatech.edu for questions or assistance. 

Authorization from EHS must occur prior to start of work in the lab or hazardous environment. EHS will notify the department and send them the approved forms.

NOTE: All Georgia Tech individuals or units organizing youth programs, on or off campus, must register annually online, per the Youth Programs Policy. Please find more information at youthprograms.gatech.edu.

Minors in Laboratories, Hazardous Areas, and Animal Facilities Policy