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Georgia hazardous orders for minors
Federal FLSA defines 17 Hazardous Occupations Orders (HO-1 to HO-17) that prohibit minors under 18 from working in specific dangerous jobs. Every state — including Georgia — incorporates the full federal list by reference. On top of that floor, Georgia layers 1 addition enforced under O.C.G.A. Title 39, Chapter 2 (§§ 39-2-1 to 39-2-19).
Quick facts
- Federal HOs
- 17 (HO-1 to HO-17)
- Georgia additions
- 1
- Min age for HO work
- 18 (HO-2 / HO-7: 17 with carve-outs)
- Enforced by
- School issuing officer (Employment Certificate)
- State statute
- O.C.G.A. Title 39, Chapter 2 (§§ 39-2-1 to 39-2-19)
- Last verified
Federal hazardous orders that apply in Georgia
All 17 federal HOs apply in Georgia by operation of the FLSA (29 CFR Part 570 Subpart E) and the § 218(a) “more protective” clause. Georgia's own code re-lists 4 of them by name — the remainder are still binding through federal incorporation.
Re-listed in Georgia code
- 29 CFR Part 570All federal hazardous orders HO-1 through HO-17
- HO-10Operating power-driven meat-processing machines
- HO-16Roofing operations and work on or about a roof
- HO-7Operating power-driven hoists or elevators
See the full federal HO-1 to HO-17 list with plain-English summaries →
Georgia additions on top of the federal floor
These prohibitions are unique to Georgia or go further than the federal floor. They're enforced under O.C.G.A. Title 39, Chapter 2 (§§ 39-2-1 to 39-2-19) by School issuing officer (Employment Certificate).
- Door-to-door sales for minors under 16 without adult supervisionO.C.G.A. §39-2-2
Where to verify Georgia's hazardous-orders enforcement
When the FLSA federal floor and Georgia state rules conflict, the stricter standard applies (FLSA § 218(a)). If you're an employer unsure whether a specific task is allowed, or a parent / minor who suspects a violation, contact the state labor agency directly through the links below.