new entrant into the workforce
(7) (A) (i) Subject to subparagraph (B), in the administration and enforcement of the child labor provisions of this chapter, it shall not be considered oppressive child labor for a new entrant into the workforce to be employed inside or outside places of business where machinery is used to process wood products. (ii) In this paragraph, the term “new entrant into the workforce” means an individual who— (I) is under the age of 18 and at least the age of 14, and (II) by statute or judicial order is exempt from compulsory school attendance beyond the eighth grade. (B) The employment of a new entrant into the workforce under subparagraph (A) shall be permitted— (i) if the entrant is supervised by an adult relative of the entrant or is supervised by an adult member of the same religious sect or division as the entrant; (ii) if the entrant does not operate or assist in the operation of power-driven woodworking machines; (iii) if the entrant is protected from wood particles or other flying debris within the workplace by a barrier appropriate to the potential hazard of such wood particles or flying debris or by maintaining a sufficient distance from machinery in operation; and (iv) if the entrant is required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to excessive levels of noise and saw dust.