Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act No. 75 of 1997)

Regulations

BCEA Regulations on Hazardous Work by Children

14. Exemptions

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(1)The Minister may exempt work performed by a child worker who is 15 years or older from the application of these regulations on application by an employer or, in the case of work performed in terms of a learnership or approved vocational training programme, a sector education and training authority.

 

(2)The Minister may not grant an exemption in terms of this regulation, unless the Minister is satisfied the child worker will not be exposed to a significant risk of hazards that may affect the child's health or development.