By Isadora Mirandola Lázaro
The Federal Constitution, in its art. 7th paragraph XXXIII, it is clear to seal the unhealthy and dangerous work to minors. See:
Art. 7. The rights of urban and rural workers, and others that aim to improve their social condition:
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XXXIII-Prohibition of night work, dangerous or unhealthy to minors of eighteen and of any work to minors under sixteen, except in the condition of apprenticeship, from fourteen years;
Technical or administrative work is permitted, provided that it is carried out outside the security risk areas.
The aforementioned legal device has the purpose of protecting the minor worker, considering that it is more susceptible to the harmful effects of unhealthy agents than the adult worker.
Therefore, for hiring a minor apprentice in a hospital environment, the rigorous observation of the PPRA is guided, so that the minors are allocated in demonstrably healthy places.
It is Important to emphasize that the development of the work should be restricted to healthy sectors. Not even circulation in unhealthy environments should occur, so that there is no risk of contamination of the minor.
If the company cannot guarantee that the minor does not have contact with unhealthy environments, even when allocated in a wholesome environment, hiring is not recommended.
ISADORA MIRANDOLA LÁZARO
Lawyer admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association since 2015, associated with Kellner Sociedade de Advogados – Post-Graduated in Civil and Corporate Law by Damásio Educacional.