Hired Agricultural Youth Work Guidelines (HAYWG) are designed to help educate farm employers and supervisors on topics pertinent to hired youth to help reduce the risk of injury. Training adolescents can be difficult as youth often take risks, are inexperienced and/or inattentive, and may be reluctant to ask questions. HAYWG includes guidance for training and supervising young workers, information on federal child labor regulations and accessing state child labor laws, and guidance on supervising common tasks. HAYWG can be used for in-person training and/or as posters to remind employers, supervisors, and workers of the importance of staying safe.
Using HAYWG and AYWG Together
Supervisors can use HAYWG in tandem with the Agricultural Youth Work Guidelines (AYWG), which are designed to help adults assess a youth’s abilities to ensure they are able to safely perform a task. The AYWG can also be used by supervisors and youth when discussing how to safely perform a task.
Webpage Features
- A printable version of the HAYWG booklet is below.
- Individual tip sheets and guidelines are also available below.
- Individual guidelines will be available in the near future with customizable skin tones and equipment colors.
- A Spanish version of HAYWG is also under development, and will be available soon.
Print/View/Download HAYWG Booklet (English)
HAYWG Resources
Adolescents at Work
Basic Tractor Operations
Bending, Lifting, Climbing
Hand Harvesting Fruit and Vegetables
Harvesting Tree Fruit
Working Outdoors
Working with ATVs and UTVs
Working with Large Animals
