Which statement about minors in the workplace is true?

• A. A person under the age of 16 may be subjected to occupational exposure.
• B. A person under the age of 18 may be allowed to work in a restricted area without supervision.
• C. The embryo dose limit applies to minors.
• D. No person under the age of 16 shall be subjected to occupational exposure, and no person under the age of 18 shall be allowed to work in a restricted area unless supervised, and then only for the purposes of training.

Answer: (D)

Minors in radiation work are protected by strict age-based rules that limit exposure and govern access to controlled areas. No one under 16 may be subjected to occupational exposure, and for those under 18, entry to restricted areas is only allowed under direct supervision and solely for training purposes. This setup ensures younger workers aren’t exposed to radiation and that any learning in restricted zones happens under careful oversight.

The embryo (fetus) dose limit is a pregnancy-specific protection, not a general rule applied to all minors. It applies only if a female worker declares pregnancy, focusing on protecting the fetus, rather than serving as a blanket limit for the entire under-18 group.

Putting these protections together, the statement that combines both restrictions—no exposure for anyone under 16, and restricted-area access under supervision only for those under 18 for training—best reflects the established rules.