627.315—Benefits and working conditions.
(a)
In the development and conduct of programs funded under the Act, SDA's and SSG's shall ensure that participants are not assigned to work for employers which do not comply with applicable labor laws, including wage and hour, occupational health and safety, and child labor laws ( 29 CFR part 570 ).
(b)
To the extent that a State workers' compensation law is applicable, workers' compensation benefits in accordance with such law shall be available with respect to injuries suffered by participants. Where a State's workers' compensation law is not applicable, recipients and subrecipients shall secure insurance coverage for injuries suffered by such participants in all JTPA work-related activities. Income maintenance coverage (e.g., contributions for unemployment compensation), is not required for participants ( section 143(a)(3) ).
(c)
Where a participant is engaged in activities not covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended, the participant shall not be required or permitted to work, be trained, or receive services in buildings or surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to the participant's health or safety. A participant employed or trained for inherently dangerous occupations, e.g., fire or police jobs, shall be assigned to work in accordance with reasonable safety practices ( section 143(a)(2) ).