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MISSOURI
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Tammy Cavender (573)
751-7500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2005
Jefferson City, MO – The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial
Relations today announces Worlds of Fun Theme Park in Kansas City as
the next recipient of the “Outstanding Youth Employer” award.
This award acknowledges Missouri businesses that go beyond the mandated
child labor requirements in providing a safe haven for youth to work.
Worlds of Fun was selected for demonstrating youth safety practices
throughout the park. Some of the extra safety measures for youth
under the age of 16 include: training indicating restricted locations
and types of work at the theme park, close working relationship between
youth and supervisor and specific colored name tags to easily identify
workers under 16.
“Worlds of Fun has taken a proactive approach in keeping youth safe in
the workplace. They are a prime example of the hundreds of
Missouri employers who have dedicated themselves to ensuring safe
working environments for kids,” said Tom Deuschle, director of the
Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Worlds of Fun will be honored during a ceremony on April 28th at the
Worlds of Fun Theme Park in Kansas City. Cedar Fair, L.P, out of
Ohio, owns the theme park. Phil Bender, general manager of the
park will accept the award. The Worlds of Fun Theme Park is
one of the largest employers of children under the age of 16 in the
state of Missouri.
The Missouri Department of Labor’s Division of Labor Standards
identifies potential award recipients through random inspections
conducted by investigators. As a result of those inspections, the
investigator then submits the name of the business and the reason
he/she found the employer to be exemplary to the division for
consideration.
The Division of Labor Standards works closely with parents, educators
and employers to further promote safe workplaces for Missouri’s
youth. For more information or a brochure, please visit
www.dolir.mo.gov/ls or call (573) 751-3403.
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