Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Program

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PEOSH Health Standards that Apply in
Public Sector Work Settings

Correctional Facilities

Emergency Services

Fire Stations

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Law Enforcement

Health Care Facilities

K-12 and Charter Schools

Local and State Government Services

Office Buildings

Health Departments

Public Works and Transportation

Sewerage Treatment Plants

Universities and Colleges

Below are common public sector work settings in New Jersey. The following table contains a partial list of the PEOSH standards that most often apply in these work settings. Materials to assist with compliance are provided on the web page for each PEOSH standard.

PEOSH Services

Work Setting	PEOSH Standards
Correctional Facilities	Bloodborne Pathogens General Industry Asbestos Hazard Communication Indoor Air Quality Medical Services and First Aid Occupational Noise Exposure PEOSH Requirements for Preventing Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis Personal Protective Equipment Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Respiratory Protection Sanitation
Fire Stations	Bloodborne Pathogens (if at risk of exposure) General Industry Asbestos Hazard Communication Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Indoor Air Quality Medical Services and First Aid Personal Protective Equipment Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Requirements for Preventing Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis (if first responder duties) Respiratory Protection Sanitation Standard for Firefighters
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)	Bloodborne Pathogens General Industry Asbestos Hazard Communication Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Indoor Air Quality Medical Services and First Aid PEOSH Requirements for Preventing Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis Personal Protective Equipment Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Respiratory Protection Sanitation
Law Enforcement	Bloodborne Pathogens General Industry Asbestos Hazard Communication Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Indoor Air Quality Indoor Firing Range (if applicable) Medical Services and First Aid Occupational Noise Exposure PEOSH Requirements for Preventing Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis Personal Protective Equipment Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Respiratory Protection Sanitation
Health Care Facilities	Bloodborne Pathogens General Industry Asbestos Hazard Communication Indoor Air Quality Medical Services and First Aid PEOSH Requirements for Preventing Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis Personal Protective Equipment Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Respiratory Protection Sanitation
K-12 and Charter Schools	Bloodborne Pathogens General Industry Asbestos Hazard Communication Indoor Air Quality Medical Services and First Aid Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Occupational Noise Exposure Personal Protective Equipment Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
Office Buildings	General Industry Asbestos Hazard Communication Indoor Air Quality Medical Services and First Aid Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Sanitation
Health Departments	Bloodborne Pathogens General Industry Asbestos Hazard Communication Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Indoor Air Quality Medical Services and First Aid Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Personal Protective Equipment PEOSH Requirements for Preventing Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Respiratory Protection Sanitation
Public Works and Transportation	Bloodborne Pathogens (if at risk of exposure) General Industry Asbestos Hazard Communication Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Indoor Air Quality Medical Services and First Aid Occupational Noise Exposure Personal Protective Equipment Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Respiratory Protection Sanitation
Sewerage Treatment Plants	General Industry Asbestos Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Indoor Air Quality Medical Services and First Aid Occupational Noise Exposure Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Personal Protective Equipment Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Respiratory Protection Sanitation
Universities and Colleges	Bloodborne Pathogens General Industry Asbestos Hazard Communication Indoor Air Quality Medical Services and First Aid Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Occupational Noise Exposure Personal Protective Equipment Recording/Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Sanitation

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PEOSH Health Standards that Apply in Public Sector Work Settings

PEOSH Health Standards that Apply in
Public Sector Work Settings