What are the safety requirements for the YouthBuild program?

(a) YouthBuild Grantees must comply with § 683.280 of this chapter, which applies Federal and State health and safety standards to the working conditions under WIOA-funded projects and programs. These health and safety standards include “hazardous orders” governing child labor at 29 CFR part 570. (b) YouthBuild grantees are required to: (1) Provide comprehensive safety training for youth working on YouthBuild construction projects; (2) Have written, jobsite-specific safety plans overseen by an on-site supervisor with authority to enforce safety procedures; (3) Provide necessary personal protective equipment to youth working on YouthBuild projects; and (4) Submit required injury incident reports.