Official Site of The State of New JerseyLaws and Regulations
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. Below are links to some of the laws enforced by the Division.
These statute and rule reprints are for ready reference only. For official text consult the New Jersey Statutes Annotated and the New Jersey Administrative Code.
The law require that asbestos abatement companies obtain New Jersey State-issued licenses and that individuals performing asbestos work obtain State-issued asbestos worker or supervisor performance identification permits.
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The law promotes greater safety to life and property through regulation of the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection of boilers, pressure vessels and refrigeration units through the licensing of boiler operators and boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration unit inspections in New Jersey.
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The Licensing of Crane Operators Act (N.J.S.A. 45:26-1 et. seq.) and Regulations (N.J.A.C. 12:121) mandate that persons eligible for licensing as defined in the Act (see Chapter 171, 45:26-8) as an operator of a crane receive and maintain a certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, or an approved, equivalent certification program.
The Act identifies, establishes fees and grants licenses for crane operators. Described in the regulation and code is the establishment and make-up of the membership for a Crane Operators License Advisory Board. Additionally, the Act specifies criteria for licensure as well as provisions for renewal, revocation and suspension of crane operator licenses. The Act empowers the commissioner to enforce the named provisions, authorize penalties and prosecute for violations.
The Act regulates the operation of certain power-operated hoisting machines used in construction, demolition, or excavation work. It does not apply to the licensing or regulation of cranes with the United States military forces or US allies. The Act does not apply to New Jersey State Police and Fire Departments carrying out official and public duties. Additionally, the Act exempts any person operating a crane while under direct supervision of a certified trainer of crane operators, and while operating such crane on the grounds of a training facility.
Persons operating forklifts, digger derrick trucks, aircraft, bucket trucks, knuckle booms, trolley booms, or any vehicles or machines not having a power-operated winch and load line are not subject to the provisions of this Act.
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The law provides for the protection of the public and property by establishing reasonable standards for the manufacture, sale, transportation, storage, use, possession, and disposition of explosives.
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The Fireworks Acts are enforced to prevent the unlawful manufacture, sale, transportation, and use of dangerous fireworks. The Sale and Public Display of Fireworks mandates that local municipalities acquire the necessary resolutions prior to allowing fireworks displays.
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The law provides for the safety and health of workers and for the construction, operation, and maintenance of pits and quarries in the interest of the life, health and safety of employees, as well as protection of property.
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The law includes the procedures for obtaining storage permits and the procedures to be followed for use of model rockets, and the acceptable design, weight, and power of model rockets.
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The law provides for the development and enforcement of occupational safety standards for public employees throughout the State, and to encourage employers and employees in their efforts to improve the working environment.
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The law mandates that no person dispense fuel at a gasoline station, unless that person is an attendant who has received fuel dispensing instructions.
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