The Office of Public Employees' Occupational Safety and Health (OPEOSH) performs safety inspections of public employer work sites in order to protect the safety and health of public employees. The unit has the authority to order the correction of any safety or health hazards identified during an inspection. More
The Public Employees' Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) On-Site Consultation program offered by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development helps public employers provide a safe work environment for their employees. More
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| The Occupational Safety and Health On-Site Consultation Program provides free On-Site Safety and Health Consultation services to private sector employers. Trained staff identify safety and health violations of the OSHA Standards and work with employers to improve their internal occupational safety and health management systems. More
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The Occupational Safety and Health Training Unit provides free safety and health training programs to both private and public sector employers. The training programs may be customized to the needs and work environment of each employer. This unit also oversees the Mine Safety Education Program for the State Mining Industry. The Unit also maintains a free lending library of safety and health training videos. Click here for a list of available titles. More
This New Jersey State Industrial Safety Committee advises industries of safety promotions and conducts occupational safety and Health training seminars to both public and private sectors. More
The Governor's Annual Occupational Safety and Health Awards Program is based on the calendar year with Recognition and Group Awards presented to those with a yearly lost time incident rate of 3.0 or less. More |
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The Asbestos Control and Licensing Unit requires asbestos abatement companies to obtain New Jersey State-issued licenses. The unit also requires individuals performing asbestos work to obtain State-issued asbestos worker or supervisor performance identification permits. More
The Safety Compliance Unit oversees Mines, Explosives, Crane Operators, Fireworks, Retail Gasoline Dispensing and Model Rocketry. The unit regulates and inspects all mining activities and the use of explosives for any purpose with the State of New Jersey. The unit issues licenses to crane operators who meet the qualifications under the Licensing of Crane Operators Act. The unit enforces the Retail Gasoline Dispensing Act protecting the public from the hazards which could arise from the improper use of gasoline pumping equipment. Also, in conjunction with local municipalities, the unit regulates the manufacture, storage, off-road transportation, registration, sale and public display of fireworks.
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