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The PEOSH publications described below can be requested using our online order form. They can also be obtained by writing to the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services, PEOSH Program, PO Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey, 08625-0360; by e-mail at peosh@doh.state.nj.us; or by calling (609) 984-1863. Most of these documents are on-line.
The publications are organized into the following categories: PEOSH Standards, Alert Bulletins, Guidelines and Model Programs, Information Bulletins, and Other Publications.
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Most of the federal OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910) - General Industry Standards(29 CFR 1926) - Construction Standards and (29 CFR 1928) - Agricultural Standards have been adopted under the New Jersey PEOSH Act. For a copy of these standards, visit the OSHA web page at www.osha.gov and click on the "Standards" link.
PEOSH Standards for Firefighters( N.J.A.C. 12:100-10) The PEOSH Firefighters Standards were published in the New Jersey Register and became effective on May 3, 2004. The standard applies to matters relating to the organization, training, and personal protective equipment of fire service organizations.
Standard for Indoor Firing Ranges for Public Employees (N.J.A.C. 12:100-8) (File size: Word 40KB)
The Standard for Indoor Firing Ranges for Public Employees was published in the N.J. Register and became effective on July 3, 1989. The standard applies to matters relating to the design, work practices, and ammunition used at existing and new indoor firing ranges operated by public employers. The standard was amended in 1994 and 1998.
PEOSH Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Standard (N.J.A.C. 12:100-13)
The PEOSH Indoor Air Quality standard (N.J.A.C. 12:100-13) (2007) applies to matters relating to indoor air quality in existing buildings occupied by public employees during their regular working hours.Click here to access all related documents and forms.
PEOSH Respiratory Protection Standard The federal OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) has been adopted under the NJ Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Act. The notice was published in the September 21, 1998 New Jersey Register. The effective date is September 21, 1998 and the operative date is March 21, 1999. For the text of the standard, visit the OSHA web page at www.osha.gov and click on the "Standards" link.
Bloodborne
Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) and Smallpox Vaccination Programs
(PDF File Size 64KB)
This Alert is to inform New Jersey public employers and employees regarding
compliance with the PEOSH Bloodborne Pathogens Standard for healthcare workers
who administer the smallpox vaccine. In order to provide this information,
the PEOSH Program has modified a U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) document to fit New Jersey’s public
sector.
OSHA Revises the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
(PDF File Size 115 KB)
This Alert provides information on the recently revised OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) for public employees who have employees covered under this standard. Click here (PDF File Size 44 KB)for "Frequently Asked Questions" regarding this standard.
For a copy of the NIOSH Alert: "Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Health Care Settings," go the NIOSH web site at www.cdc.gov/niosh, find the "Search" feature and type in the document publication number "2000-108."
Filling of Oxygen Cylinders and Aluminum Regulators in High-Pressure Oxygen Systems
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Public Employees Occupational
Safety and Health (PEOSH) Program is extending its previous Alert on Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus Cylinder Failure to Oxygen Cylinders because they can
be made of the same materials, subject to the same high pressure, and refilled
in the same manner. Also a new Alert is being issued because FDA has received
16 reports of aluminum regulators used with oxygen cylinders burning or exploding.
Mandatory Reporting Requirements
Reminds public employers that all job-related employee fatalities or in-patient hospitalizations must be reported immediately to the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Meltable Fabric on Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Gives information on replacing meltable fabric with non-meltable fabric on SCBAs.
Picric Acid
Provides warning to check science laboratories and chemical storage rooms for any bottles of picric acid. Dry picric acid crystals are highly explosive.
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Cylinders Failure (File size:19KB)
Provides precautionary measures for refilling cylinders and using fragmentation shields. Lists minimum PEOSH Standards for firefighters, training and charging stations.
Protecting Emergency Medical Services Workers from Airborne Infectious Diseases: A Step-by-Step Guide and Model Respiratory Protection Program for Using N-95, N-99 and N-100 Disposable Particulate Respirators.
Guidelines for Occupational Safety and Health
Programs (available online only)
The purpose of these guidelines is to assist public sector employers in
setting up an Occupational Safety and Health Program to reduce the incidence
of work-related deaths, injuries, and illnesses in their workplaces.
Computer Workstation Guidelines
(formerly Video Display Terminal Guidelines)
Helps managers provide computer operators with ergonomically designed furniture
and equipment, workstations with well-designed lighting, appropriate training
and vision care information. The Guidelines also serve as an educational tool
for managers and employees regarding the adverse effects of poorly designed
computer workstations.
Guide to Effective Joint Labor/Management Safety and Health Committees
(Download:
(PDF File size: 172KB)
Provides guidelines for the structure and operation of effective joint health
and safety committees. It is intended for use by New Jersey public sector
employees, managers, supervisors, union representatives and representatives
of other employee organizations who are interested in establishing or improving
a Joint Health and Safety Committee.
IAQ Public Employer's Guide and Model Written Program
(Download:
(PDF File size: 149KB)
The IAQ Public Employer’s Guide and Model Written Program is a comprehensive guidance document designed to assist public employers in complying with the requirements of the PEOSH IAQ standard (2007). The Model Written Program, sample checklists, and forms can be downloaded separately in an editable format. Click here to access all related documents and forms.
Model Written Chemical Hygiene Plan
(Download: Word or
(PDF File size: 31KB)
Provides an outline written format for a chemical hygiene plan that complies with the Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1450.
Model Fire Department Written Respiratory Protection Program
Download: Microsoft Word file
(File size 373 KB) or (PDF File size 129 KB)
To assist fire departments in complying with the PEOSH Respiratory Protection
Standard requirements, the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services, PEOSH
Program and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Office of Public Employees
Safety have updated the Model Fire Department Respiratory Protection Program.
The revised PEOSH Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) was adopted
on September 21, 1998, with a compliance date of March 21, 1999. At the same
time, the PEOSH Standards for Firefighters (N.J.A.C. 12:100-10.10) were amended.
Model Coordinated Worker Protection Emergency Response Plan
(Download: Word or
(PDF File size: 60KB)
Provides a written outline format for an emergency response plan. Although
29 CFR 1910.120 has many provisions, section 1910.120 (q)(2), requires that
each municipality develop a written ERP. The Coordinated Worker Protection
ERP addresses health and safety measures applicable to responders from all
responding departments within a municipality. The appendix addresses internal
health and safety measures for individual departments which are too specific
to be addresses in the Coordinated ERP.
Model Fixed Facility Worker Protection Emergency Response Plan
(Download: Word or
(PDF File size: 147KB)
Provides a written outline format and addresses employee health and safety
protection during facility hazardous materials (HazMat) releases as required
in 29CFR 1910.120(q) the "Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response"
standard.
Model Exposure Control Plan and Employer Guide
(Download: Word (File
size 1.68 MB) or
(File size:678 KB)
Serves as an employer compliance guide to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Contains forms that may be used to comply with the recordkeeping requirements of the standard.
Model Tuberculosis Infection-Control Program 
(Download: Word [258k] or
(PDF File size: 57KB)
The PEOSH Program has developed this model program to help public employers
understand and comply with the "Requirements for Preventing Occupational Exposure
to Tuberculosis" (TB Requirements) which became effective on July 1, 1997.
Completion of this written program is not required. However, each covered
health facility must have a written protocol for the prompt identification
of individuals with suspected or confirmed infectious TB in order to be in
compliance with the TB Requirements.
Requirements for Preventing Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis
(File size: 78KB)
The requirements for preventing occupational exposure to tuberculosis are
enforced under the New Jersey PEOSH Act.
Respiratory Protection Model Program (PDF File size: 242KB) (available online only)
The Respiratory Protection Model Program is designed to help public employers
and employees comply with the Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134).
This model program contains some questions and answers relating to this standard,
checklists, a sample respiratory protection program, and a copy of the Respiratory
Protection Standard.
Asbestos
(File size: 59KB) (available online only)
Provides an overview of the general Industry Asbestos Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1001.
Asbestos in Construction Industry Standard (File size: 106KB) (available online only)
Provides an overview of the construction industry Asbestos Standard, 29 CFR 1926.1101.
Bloodborne Pathogens
Provides an overview of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 1910.1030. This
standard protects workers in the public sector who come in contact with blood
or other potentially infectious materials.
Common Hazards Found in Public Schools (available online only)
This bulletin contains information on the common hazards found in schools.
Topics covered include: roof renovation, painting and construction work, indoor
air quality, carpeting, carcinogens, woodworking shops, science laboratories,
darkroom-photo developing, art rooms- kilns, sculpturing and silk screen printing.
Control of Health Hazards Associated
with Bird and Bat Droppings (PDF File size: 421KB)
This document provides guidelines for the recognition of health risks associated
with pigeon and bat droppings. It includes discussion of disease association,
hazard recognition, evaluation, and control recommendations.
Cumulative Trauma Disorders in Office Workers
(File size: 91KB)
Provides an overview of cumulative trauma disorders and ways to prevent
these disorders.
Diesel Exhaust in Fire Stations
(PDF File size: 121K)
Provides information on the health effects of diesel exhaust exposure and
recommendations for controlling exposure to diesel exhaust in fire stations.
Emergency Eyewashes and Showers (available online only)
Provides guidance on how to select, use and maintain emergency eyewash and
shower equipment.
Facts About Lead Paint Hazards for Public Employees
(File
size: 98KB) (available online only)
Provides information on how to determine lead based paint, how to safely
remove lead based paint, health symptoms of lead poisoning and medical surveillance
program requirements.
Facts About Respiratory Protection for Public
Employees
(File size: 91KB)
In a question and answer format, provides an overview of the Respiratory
Protection Standard (29CFR 1910.134) as it applies to New Jersey public employers
and employees. Includes information on how to develop and implement an effective
Respirator Program.
Hazard Communication Standard - Public Employers’ and Employees’ Frequently Asked Questions (File size: 63KB)
Hazardous Materials Regulations for New Jersey
Emergency Responders (File
size: 41KB)
Provides information on the types of operations covered by the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard, who is covered, an emergency response plan, employee training requirements and medical surveillance.
Indoor Bioaerosols
(File
size: 70KB)
Provides general information on indoor bioaerosols, how to identify bioaerosol
contamination and its sources, and the control of bioaersols in the indoor
environment.
Joint Labor/Management Safety and Health Committees (available online only)
Provides guidelines for the structural and operational methods for effective
joint labor/management health and safety committees.
Laboratory Standard (available online only)
Provides an overview of the requirements in the PEOSH Occupational Exposure
to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1450.
Lead in Construction Standard Information Bulletin (File size: 73KB)
Provides an overview of the federal OSHA Lead in Construction Standard (29 CFR 1926.62) which has been adopted under the New Jersey Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) Act. This standard applies to all construction work where an employee may be occupationally exposed to lead.
Lead Exposure in Construction Series
Provides overviews of the following topics covered in the Lead in Construction
Standard.
#1 Worker Protection Programs
#2 Engineering Controls
#3 Housekeeping and Personal Hygiene
#4 Protective Clothing
#5 Respiratory Protection
#6 Medical Surveillance
Occupational Noise Exposure and Hearing Conservation (PDF
File Size 70KB)
This document helps public employers and employees understand the Occupational
Noise Exposure standard and provides guidance for complying with the standard.
Mold
in the Workplace - Prevention and Control (PDF
File Size 164KB)
This information bulletin is intended to provide guidance to New Jersey
public employees and to assist building managers, custodians, and others
who are responsible for building maintenance, and who respond to mold and
moisture situations in buildings.
Occupational Safety and Health Issues for
Workers with Disabilities (PDF File Size 1.5MB)
Increases awareness of safety and health issues affecting workers with
disabilities. The following issues are discussed: emergency medical services
and first aid, ergonomics, exposures to chemical and physical agents, hazard
communication training, bloodborne pathogens, warning devices and alarms,
workplace violence, and disability etiquette.
Outdoor Work Health Hazards
(PDF File Size 533 KB)
This information bulletin provides information on the following occupational
health hazards associated with working outdoors: poison ivy, Lyme disease,
West Nile Virus, heat stroke, cold stress, and pesticides.
PEOSH
Adopts the Hazard Communication Standard (N.J.A.C. 12:100-7)
(PDF File Size 62KB)
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform public employers and employees
that in May 2004 the federal Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200,
has been adopted with amendments under the New Jersey Public Employees Occupational
Safety and Health Act, at N.J.A.C. 12:100-7.
Personal Protective Equipment (File size: 119KB)
Provides an overview of the standards contained in Subpart I, Personal
Protective Equipment, of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards
which have been adopted under the PEOSH Act.
Policy on Building Renovation
Discusses renovation of roofs, painting and construction work PEOSH policy.
Renovations and Construction in Schools
- Controlling Health and Safety Hazards
(PDF File Size 123KB)
This document provides information on potential health and safety hazards
associated with school renovation and construction and what precautions
to take in order to prevent and control them.
Sewerage Treatment Plant Health Hazards
Discusses some of the common health hazards and applicable standards designed
to protect public employees at sewerage treatment plants.
Bloodborne
Pathogens Survey Report (PDF File Size 245KB)
The hepatitis B (HB) virus warrants serious concern for workers occupationally
exposed to blood and certain body fluids. An objective of the NJ Department
of Health & Senior Services "Healthy New Jersey 2010" plan
is to increase HB vaccination levels to 100% among public employees who
have a reasonable anticipation of exposure to blood and certain body fluids.
In accordance with the plan, a survey was conducted in order to establish
a baseline indicating how many public employees have been offered the
HB vaccine, and how many have completed the HB vaccine series. This report
provides an analysis of the survey results. The next objective will be
to follow up on the recommendations made in the report.
PEOSH Brochure
Discusses the services provided by the PEOSH Program such as free on-site safety and health consultations, on-site safety and health training, educational materials, and model programs to help public employers develop in-house occupational health and safety programs.
English version (PDF File Size: 2.2MB) Spanish version (PDF File Size: 3.5MB)
PEOSH Training Catalog (PDF File Size: 147 KB)
This catalog contains a listing of the occupational health training programs (available free of charge). Please note that special training programs may be developed upon request.
HazCom Compliance Checklist [PDF File Size 40KB]
A quick tool to assist public employers in meeting the provisions of the PEOSH Hazard Communication Standard.
Health & Safety Information for Emergency Response - Internet Links [PDF File Size 107KB]
A listing of Internet Web page links to health and safety information that may be useful in preparing guidance documents for local Offices of Emergency Management (OEM) and emergency responders.
How to File a Complaint
Any employee, group of employees or employee representative who believes
that a violation of a health or safety standard exists, or that an imminent
danger exists, may request an inspection by completing a PEOSH complaint
form
Firefighter Poster
(File size: 126KB) (available online only)
This poster was developed with the Bureau of Fire Safety in the NJ Department
of Community Affairs in conjunction with a NIOSH study that identified risk
factors that contributed to firefighter injuries in New Jersey. This poster
encourages the use of respiratory protection.
PEOSH
News 2005
(PDF File Size 118KB)
(available online only)
contains the following articles: PEOSH Unveils Five-Year Strategic Plan,
New Jersey, PEOSH Program Adopts the Hazard Communication Standard, PEOSH
Ensures that HAZMAT Teams Are Ready for Action, Train-the-Trainer Respiratory
Protection and Fit Testing Course, Outreach to Public Sector Long-Term Care
Facilities, and Death in the Line of Duty, Structural Collapse at Residential
Fire Claims Lives of Two Volunteer Fire Chiefs and One Career Fire Fighter.
PEOSH News 2003
(PDF File Size 148KB)
(available online only)
The 2003 issue contains five articles including: the NJDHSS PEOSH Program
Responds to Terrorism, Hamilton Township Responds to September 11, 2001,
Take Advantage of PEOSH Consultations Services, PEOSH Targets Municipal
Departments of Public Works, and Free On-Site Safety and Health Training.
PEOSH News 2001 (File
Size 992 KB)
(available online only)
contains nine articles pertaining to occupational health issues for public
employers and employees. Topics include: NJ Public Employee Plan Receives
Approval, Poor IAQ, Successful IAQ Program, Indoor Firing Range Contaminates
Borough Hall with Lead Dust, Searching on the Internet, Health Concerns
about Pigeon Droppings and Tuberculosis Infection Control.
PEOSH News 1999
(File size: 906KB)
(available online only)
The 1999 edition of our newsletter contains articles on the following
topics: Safety and Health Program Guidelines, Rutgers University's Successful
Safety and Health Program, Occupational Cancer, Indoor Air Quality Problems,
and Firefighter Injuries.
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