The New Jersey Public Employees' Occupational Safety and Health Act provides for the development and enforcement of occupational safety and health standards for public employees throughout the State, and to encourage employers and employees in their efforts to improve the working environment.

The PEOSH Act is administered by two departments, they are:

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDLWD)investigates complaints regarding safety hazards in the workplace. In addition, NJDLWD is responsible for administering and enforcing the Act throughout the State. To obtain more information call (609) 633-3896.

The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) investigates complaints regarding health hazards in the workplace. Learn more about NJDHSS' PEOSH Program or call (609) 984-1863.

The Office of Public Employees' Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) conducts general and targeted inspections and investigations to ensure workplace safety. These services are delivered by a staff of safety professionals.

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Periodically, PEOSH issues Public Employer Safety and Health Alerts which address specific safety and health issues. Below is a list of Alerts that have been issued. Also listed below is an Alert that was issued by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS).

Alerts issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development:

24 Hour Hotline for Reporting of Public Employee Work Related In-Patient Hospitalization or Fatality:

(800) 624-1644
(609) 292-3749 (fax)

In-patient hospitalizations of three or more employees and all fatalities must be reported within 8 hours of the event.

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For additional information, please contact the Office of Public Employees' Occupational Safety and Health at (609) 633-3896.