GAO report raises concerns about child labor injury data and rule enforcement

The Government Accountability Office found significant gaps in how federal agencies track and enforce child labor safety rules, citing incomplete data and discontinued tracking systems. Construction firms and industry stakeholders should expect increased scrutiny on compliance as Congress addresses these enforcement weaknesses.

Washington — Data limitations and discontinued datasets have “contributed to information gaps” on child labor enforcement, the Government Accountability Office says in a new report. GAO published the report in response to a request from Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), ranking member of the House Education…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.