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NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-35.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-35.10 - Occupational hearing loss

34:15-35.10. Occupational hearing loss  Compensation for noise induced occupational loss of hearing which constitutes an occupational disease shall be paid only as provided in this act. All provisions of chapter 15 of Title 34 of the Revised Statutes applicable to claims for injury by accident, shall apply to compensable occupational hearing loss, except to the extent that they are inconsistent with the provisions of this act. L.1979, c. 285, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-35.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-35.11 - Definitions

34:15-35.11. Definitions  As used in this act:  a. "Noise induced occupational hearing loss" means a permanent bilateral loss of hearing acuity of the sensorineural type due to prolonged, habitual exposure to hazardous noise in employment. For purposes of this supplementary act, sudden hearing loss resulting from a single, short noise exposure, such as an explosion, shall not be considered an occupational disease but shall be considered as an injury by accident. Exceptional cases of sensorineural hearing loss can be considered occupational hearing loss provided it can be established that the cause was short term exposures to high intensity noise levels.  b. "Sensorineural hearing loss" means a loss of hearing acuity due to damage to the inner ear which can result from numerous causes, as distinguished from conductive hearing loss which results from disease or injury involving the middle ear or outer ear or both and which is not caused by prolonged exposure to noise.  c. "Prolonged exposure" means exposure to hazardous noise in employment for a period of at least 1 year.  d. "Habitual exposure" means exposure to noise exceeding the allowable daily dose, at least 3 days each week, for at least 40 weeks each year.  e. "Hazardous noise" mean noise which exceeds the permissible daily exposure to the corresponding noise level as shown in the following table:  Noise Level (dBA) Permissible Daily Exposure 90 8 hours 95 4 hours 100 2 hours 105 1 hour 110 30 minutes 115 15 minutes f. "Hearing threshold level" means the lowest decibel sound which may be heard on the audiometer 50% of the times presented during audiometric testing.  L.1979, c. 285, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-35.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-35.12 - Degree of hearing loss; determination of degree

34:15-35.12. Degree of hearing loss; determination of degree  a. For purposes of determining the degree of hearing loss for awarding compensation for noise induced occupational hearing loss, the average hearing threshold for each ear shall be determined by adding the hearing thresholds (ANSI) for the three frequencies 1,000, 2,000 and 3,000 Hertz and dividing that sum by three. To determine the binaural disability, subtract the 30dB (low fence) from the obtained average in each ear. This decibel amount is then multiplied by 1.5% for each ear. Then multiply the smaller percentage (the better ear) by 5 and add the larger number (the poorer ear) and divide the resulting number by 6. This resulting number is the percentage of binaural hearing disability to be used pursuant to the provisions of section 9 of this act. b. If the better ear has a hearing loss of 30 dB or less as measured from O dB on an audiometer calibrated to ANSI S3.6-1969 American National Standard "Specifications for Audiometers," or 20 dB or less as measured on an audiometer calibrated to ASA-Z 24.5-1951 "American Standard Specifications for Pure-Tone Audiometers for Screening Purposes," the hearing loss shall not be compensable. If the audiogram is performed on an ASA calibrated audiometer, the hearing threshold level must be converted to ANSI calibration levels. L.1979, c. 285, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-35.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-35.13 - Liability for hearing loss; previous hearing loss; audiometric testing

34:15-35.13. Liability for hearing loss; previous hearing loss; audiometric testing  a. Where hearing loss measurement is practicable, an employer shall be liable for the hearing loss of an employee to which his employment has contributed. If previous occupational hearing loss or hearing loss from non-occupational causes is established by competent evidence, including the results of a placement audiogram, the employer shall not be liable for the hearing loss so established whether or not compensation has previously been paid or awarded, and shall be liable only for the difference between the percentage of disability determined as of the date of disability, as herein defined and the percentage of disability established by the placement audiogram. b. An employer may require an employee to undergo audiometric testing at the expense of the employer at the time of termination of employment. The employer shall be required to notify the employee, in writing, of this requirement and the penalty, as provided herein, for noncompliance with such requirement at or before the employee's termination date. In the event of refusal or failure by the employee to undergo audiometric testing within 60 days after receipt of written notice of the scheduling of such test by the employer, the employee shall be penalized by losing any right to compensation as granted by this act, unless such failure is due to a legitimate reason as determined by the division. c. Any employee who undergoes audiometric testing at the direction of an employer may request, within 2 weeks of such testing, a copy and brief explanation of the results which shall be provided to him within 2 weeks of said request. d. For purposes of verifying the degree of hearing loss for awarding compensation, an employee may introduce audiometric test results obtained within 30 days after employer testing at his own expense from any individual approved for performing hearing tests pursuant to section 7. L.1979, c. 285, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-35.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-35.14 - Administration of testing; fraud

34:15-35.14. Administration of testing; fraud  A judge or referee of compensation shall have the discretion to order further audiometric testing if there is any suspicion of fraud or any question of reliability in the administration of the testing provided for by sections 3 and 4 of this act. L.1979, c. 285, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-35.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-35.15 - Frequencies; evaluation of hearing loss

34:15-35.15. Frequencies; evaluation of hearing loss  In any evaluation of occupational hearing loss, only hearing levels at frequencies of 1,000, 2,000, and 3,000 Hertz shall be considered. L.1979, c. 285, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-35.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-35.16 - Hearing tests; instruments; test conditions

34:15-35.16. Hearing tests; instruments; test conditions  Hearing levels shall be determined at all times by using puretone air-conduction audiometric instruments calibrated in accordance with American National Standard ANSI S3.6-1969-R 1973 and ANSI S3.13-1972 and performed in an environment as prescribed by American National Standard S3.1-1960 R 1971 (American Standard Criteria for Background Noise in Audiometer Rooms). To measure permanent hearing loss, hearing tests shall be performed after at least 16 hours absence from exposure to hazardous noise. The calibration of an audiometric instrument used to measure permanent hearing loss shall have been performed within 1 year of the time of the hearing examination, to assure that the audiometer is within the tolerances permitted by the ANSI standards. L.1979, c. 285, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-35.17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-35.17 - Audiometric technician to perform hearing test; audiologic evaluation

34:15-35.17. Audiometric technician to perform hearing test; audiologic evaluation  All hearing tests shall be performed by a person at the level of a certified audiometric technician or above; an individual who meets the training requirements specified by the Intersociety Committee on Audiometric Technician Training (American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal 27:303-304, May-June 1966) and the State Department of Health. If hearing loss is demonstrated, an employee shall be referred for audiologic evaluation by a certified audiologist holding a certificate of clinical competence issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association or its equivalent or a physician certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. L.1979, c. 285, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-35.18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-35.18 - Compensation amount

34:15-35.18. Compensation amount  There shall be payable for total hearing loss 200 weeks of compensation. Partial disability compensation shall be paid for such periods as are proportionate to the relation which the calculated percentage loss bears to 100% hearing loss and shall be paid at the weekly compensation rate provided in R.S. 34:15-12c. or any amendments thereto. L.1979, c. 285, s. 9.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-35.19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-35.19 - Filing claims; time limitations

34:15-35.19. Filing claims; time limitations  Time limitations for the filing of claims for compensation for occupational hearing loss shall be in accordance with time limitations for the filing of claims for compensation for compensable occupational disease set forth in R.S. 34:15-34. L.1979, c. 285, s. 10.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-35.20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-35.20 - Time for filing claims; date of disability

34:15-35.20. Time for filing claims; date of disability  No claims for compensation for occupational hearing loss shall be filed until after 4 full consecutive calendar weeks have elapsed since removal from exposure to hazardous noise in employment. Removal from exposure to hazardous noise in employment may be achieved by use of effective ear protection devices. The last day of such exposure shall be the date of disability. L.1979, c. 285, s. 11.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-35.21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-35.21 - Award; use of hearing aids

34:15-35.21. Award; use of hearing aids  No reduction in award for hearing loss shall be made if the ability of the employee to understand speech is improved by the use of a hearing aid. L.1979, c. 285, s. 12.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-35.22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-35.22 - Failure to use protective devices, compensation for hearing loss

34:15-35.22. Failure to use protective devices, compensation for hearing loss  No compensation shall be payable for loss of hearing caused by hazardous noise after the effective date of this act if an employer can properly document that despite repeated warnings, an employee willfully fails to properly and effectively utilize suitable protective device or devices provided by the employer capable of diminishing loss of hearing due to occupational exposure to hazardous noise. L.1979, c. 285, s. 13.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-37 - Wages; computation

34:15-37. Wages; computation  "Wages," when used in this chapter shall be construed to mean the money rate at which the service rendered is recompensed under the contract of hiring in force at the time of the accident. Board and lodging when furnished by the employer as part of the wages shall be included and valued at $25.00 per week, unless the money value of such advantages shall have been otherwise fixed by the parties of the time of hiring. Where prior to the accident, the rate of wages is fixed by the output of the employee, the daily wages shall be calculated by dividing the number of days the worker was actually employed into the total amount the employee earned during the preceding 6 months, or so much thereof as shall refer to employment by the same employer. When the rate of wages is fixed by the hour, the daily wage shall be found by multiplying the hourly rate by the customary number of working hours constituting an ordinary day in the character of the work involved. In any case the weekly wage shall be found by multiplying the daily wage by the customary number of working days constituting an ordinary week in the character of the work involved; provided, however, if the employee worked less than the customary number of working days constituting an ordinary week in the character of the work involved, the weekly wage for the purposes of compensation under provisions of R.S. 34:15-12a only shall be found by multiplying the hourly rate by the number of hours of work regularly performed by that employee in the character of the work involved. Gratuities, received regularly in the course of employment from other than the employer, shall be included in determining the weekly wage only in those cases where the employer or employee has kept a regular daily or weekly record of the amount of gratuities so received. In such cases the average weekly amount of gratuities over a period of 6 months, or for the entire time of employment, whichever period is less, shall be added to the fixed weekly wage to determine the employee's total weekly wage. If no such record has been kept, then the average amount of the weekly gratuities shall be fixed by the judge of compensation or the referee hearing the matter. Amended by L.1945, c. 74, p. 392, s. 12; L.1966, c. 126, s. 6; L.1979, c. 283, s. 13, eff. Jan. 10, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-37.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-37.1 - Payment of full compensation to certain injured officers.

34:15-37.1 Payment of full compensation to certain injured officers.  1. Any State corrections officer, juvenile corrections officer, or juvenile detention officer who, in the course of performing the officer's official duties, suffers serious bodily injury as the direct result of an assault by the inmates or detainees under the officer's custody or charge shall continue to receive full wages for up to six months or until the officer begins receiving compensation for that injury under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., whichever comes first. In addition to the compensation received under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., the injured officer shall receive regular supplemental payments from the officer's employer in an amount that is sufficient, when added to the compensation received under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., to equal the net wage of the injured officer at the time of the injury. The supplemental payments authorized under this section shall continue for up to six months so long as the injured officer remains a State corrections officer, juvenile corrections officer, or juvenile detention officer and continues to be compensated under R.S.34:15-1 et seq. The fringe benefits afforded an injured officer under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement, contract, or statute shall not be negated or impaired in any way and shall remain in full force and effect during the time that officer is receiving supplemental payments pursuant to this section. L.2017, c.93, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-37.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-37.2 - Payment of full compensation to certain injured parole officers.

34:15-37.2 Payment of full compensation to certain injured parole officers.  2. Any parole officer who, while in the course of performing the officer's official duties, suffers serious bodily injury as the direct result of an assault by an adult or juvenile parolee under the officer's supervision shall continue to receive full wages for up to six months or until the parole officer begins receiving compensation for that injury under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., whichever comes first. In addition to the compensation received under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., the injured officer shall receive regular supplemental payments from the officer's employer in an amount that is sufficient, when added to the compensation received under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., to equal the net wage of the injured officer at the time of the injury. The supplemental payments authorized under this section shall continue for up to six months so long as the injured officer remains a parole officer and continues to be compensated under R.S.34:15-1 et seq. The fringe benefits afforded an injured officer under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement, contract, or statute shall not be negated or impaired in any way and shall remain in full force and effect during the time that officer is receiving supplemental payments pursuant to this section. L.2017, c.93, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-37.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-37.3 - Certain injured officers to receive full compensation.

34:15-37.3 Certain injured officers to receive full compensation.  3. Any State Human Services police officer, State conservation police officer, State park police officer, Palisades Interstate Park officer appointed pursuant to R.S.32:14-21, or full-time campus police officer appointed by a county college or four-year public institution of higher education pursuant to P.L.1970, c.211 (C.18A:6-4.2 et seq.) who, while in the course of performing the officer's official duties, suffers serious bodily injury as the direct result of an assault during the arrest or transportation of a suspect or other person in the officer's custody shall continue to receive full wages for up to six months or until the officer begins receiving compensation for that injury under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., whichever comes first. Any senior, recruit, or assistant supervising medical security officer working under the authority of the Department of Human Services who, in the course of performing the officer's official duties, suffers serious bodily injury as the direct result of an assault by a patient or resident who requires medical security shall continue to receive full wages for up to six months or until the officer begins receiving compensation for that injury under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., whichever comes first. In addition to the compensation received under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., the injured officer shall receive regular supplemental payments from the officer's employer in an amount that is sufficient, when added to the compensation received under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., to equal the net wage of the injured officer at the time of the injury. The supplemental payments authorized under this section shall continue for up to six months so long as the injured officer remains a State Human Services police officer, State conservation police officer, State park police officer, Palisades Interstate Park officer, campus police officer, or medical security officer and continues to be compensated under R.S.34:15-1 et seq. The fringe benefits afforded an injured officer under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement, contract, or statute shall not be negated or impaired in any way and shall remain in full force and effect during the time that officer is receiving supplemental payments pursuant to this section. L.2017, c.93, s.3; amended 2019, c.407, s.17.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-37.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-37.4 - Certain injured civilian employees to receive full compensation.

34:15-37.4 Certain injured civilian employees to receive full compensation.  4. Any civilian employee who directly works with or teaches inmates or detainees in a State correctional facility, juvenile correctional facility, or juvenile detention center who, in the course of performing the employee's official duties, suffers serious bodily injury as the direct result of an assault by the inmates or detainees with whom the employee works or teaches shall continue to receive full wages for up to six months or until the employee begins receiving compensation for that injury under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., whichever comes first. In addition to the compensation received under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., the injured employee shall receive regular supplemental payments from the employer in an amount that is sufficient, when added to the compensation received under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., to equal the net wage of the injured employee at the time of the injury. The supplemental payments authorized under this section shall continue for up to six months so long as the injured employee remains employed by the State correctional facility, juvenile correctional facility, or juvenile detention center and continues to be compensated under R.S.34:15-1 et seq. The fringe benefits afforded an injured employee under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement, contract, or statute shall not be negated or impaired in any way and shall remain in full force and effect during the time that employee is receiving supplemental payments pursuant to this section. L.2017, c.93, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-37.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-37.5 - Certain injured probation officers to receive full compensation.

34:15-37.5. Certain injured probation officers to receive full compensation.  5. Any probation officer who, while in the course of performing the officer's official duties, suffers serious bodily injury as the direct result of an assault by a person placed on probation who is under the officer's supervision shall continue to receive full wages for up to six months or until the probation officer begins receiving compensation for that injury under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., whichever comes first. In addition to the compensation received under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., the injured officer shall receive regular supplemental payments from the officer's employer in an amount that is sufficient, when added to the compensation received under R.S.34:15-1 et seq., to equal the net wage of the injured officer at the time of the injury. The supplemental payments authorized under this section shall continue for up to six months so long as the injured officer remains a probation officer and continues to be compensated under R.S.34:15-1 et seq. The fringe benefits afforded an injured officer under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement, contract, or statute shall not be negated or impaired in any way and shall remain in full force and effect during the time that officer is receiving supplemental payments pursuant to this section. L.2017, c.93, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-37.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:15-37.6 - "Serious bodily injury" defined.

34:15-37.6 "Serious bodily injury" defined.  6. As used in P.L.2017, c.93 (C.34:15-37.1 et seq.), "serious bodily injury" means bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.  L.2017, c.93, s.6.