The Division of Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health enforces laws and regulations that provide for safe and healthful working conditions throughout New Jersey's public and private sector.
The Division oversees licensing requirements for asbestos, boiler operations and cranes. The safety compliance unit oversees mines, explosives, fireworks, retail gas dispensing and model rocketry. Free health and safety consultation services are provided through the Division for New Jersey's public and private employers.
The Office of Asbestos Control and Licensing requires asbestos abatement companies to obtain New Jersey state-issued licenses and individuals performing asbestos work to obtain asbestos worker or supervisor performance identification permits. More
The Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance promotes safety through the uniformity of construction, installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels. More
The Office of Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) performs safety inspections of public employer worksites in order to protect the safety and health of public employees. More
The Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) On-Site Consultation program provides free consultation services to public employers and helps provide a safe work environment for their employees. More
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
The Occupational Safety and Health Training unit provides free safety and health training programs to both private and public sector employers. This unit also oversees the Mine Safety Education Program for New Jersey's mining industry. More |
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| 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; issues licenses to crane operators; enforces the Retail Gasoline Dispensing Act protecting the public from hazards which could arise from improper use of gasoline pumping equipment; and regulates the manufacture, storage, off-road transportation, registration, sale and public display of fireworks. |
The 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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| Any public employee may file a complaint with the Office of Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health. More |
| The Division issues various licenses and permits such as Crane Operators License, Explosives Permits, Asbestos License, and Boiler Operators License. More |
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| The Division administers various laws such as the Mine Safety Act, Explosives Act & Regulations, Asbestos Control & Licensing Act & Regulations, Boiler Pressure Vessels & Refrigerating Plants Act & Regulations, and the Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Act. More
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Asbestos 10-Day Notification More
PEOSH Response to NJEA Article "PEOSH inspections require Savvy" More
Alert to Utility Organizations; Dangers Associated with Gas Blows. More
Link to OSHA's Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers. More
Link to OSHA's Alert concerning the use of scissor lifts during filming events. More
New Alert #31 - Confined Space Rescue. More
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