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NJ Rev Stat § 34:6A-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6A-14 - Bureau of Engineering and Safety

34:6A-14. Bureau of Engineering and Safety  There is hereby established within the Division of Labor of the Department a Bureau of Engineering and Safety, the function of which shall be, under the direction of the commissioner, to administer and enforce the provisions of this act and to perform such other duties as the commissioner may direct or as may be provided by law. The bureau shall be administered by a deputy director of the Division of Labor, appointed by the commissioner, who shall be a licensed professional engineer of this State, but this requirement shall not apply to, or affect the continuance in such position of, the deputy director administering the bureau on the effective date of this act. L.1965, c. 154, s. 14.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6A-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6A-15 - New Jersey State Industrial Safety Committee

34:6A-15. New Jersey State Industrial Safety Committee  There is hereby established within the department the New Jersey State Industrial Safety Committee. The membership, in a number not to exceed 100, shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall comprise persons who have taken a prominent part in the field of accident prevention, or are responsible for accident prevention matters in the organization by which they are employed. In appointing members the commissioner shall, insofar as possible give representation to the various geographical areas of the State and to the various kinds of places of employment subject to this act. The committee shall adopt rules to govern its proceedings, which rules shall be subject to ratification by the commissioner. It shall be the function of the committee to advise the commissioner and the board with respect to rules and regulations proposed to be adopted under this act; and to advise the commissioner on matters of safety promotion and accident prevention generally. L.1965, c. 154, s. 15.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6A-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6A-16 - Industrial Safety Board

34:6A-16. Industrial Safety Board  There is hereby established within the department an industrial safety board. The board shall consist of 15 members, all of whom shall be residents of the State of New Jersey; 14 appointed by the Governor and the commissioner who shall serve as chairman. Members appointed by the Governor shall be appointed for a 4-year term commencing on July 1 of the year of appointment, except that of those first appointed, 3 shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, 3 for a term of 2 years, 4 for a term of 3 years, and 4 for a term of 4 years, which terms shall commence on July 1, 1965. Each member shall hold over after the expiration of his term until his successor has been appointed and has qualified. The Governor may remove any appointed member of the board for cause after a public hearing. Of the members appointed by the Governor, one member shall be selected from a list of names submitted by the American Society of Safety Engineers; one member from a list of names submitted by the American Industrial Hygiene Association, New Jersey section; 2 members from a list of names submitted by the New Jersey AFL-CIO; one member from a list of names submitted by the New Jersey State Industrial Safety Committee; one member from a list of names submitted by the American Insurance Association; one member from a list of names submitted by the American Mutual Insurance Alliances; one member from a list of names submitted by the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce; one member from a list of names submitted by the New Jersey Manufacturer's Association; one member from a list of names submitted by the South Jersey Manufacturers' Association; one member from a list of names submitted by the Medical Society of New Jersey; one member from a list of names submitted by New Jersey Society of Architects, a Chapter of the American Institute of Architects; one member from a list of names submitted by New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers; and one member from a list of names submitted by the Self-Insurers' Association of New Jersey. At least 3 names shall be submitted by each organization for each member that is to be appointed from its list. Should any organization fail to submit a list the Governor shall appoint a public member or public members, as the case may be, in lieu of the member to be selected from such organization. The members of the board shall serve without compensation except for the actual expense incurred while engaged in their duties as members of the board. It shall be the duty of the board to act upon proposed rules and regulations in accordance with the provisions of section 9 of this act. The board shall meet at such time as the commissioner may designate at the time and place selected by him. A meeting of the board shall be called by the commissioner when requested by any 3 members of the board. The head of the bureau shall serve as secretary of the board. L.1965, c. 154, s. 16. Amended by L.1969, c. 96, s. 1, eff. June 26, 1969.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6A-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6A-17 - Existing rights or remedies unaffected; burden of care

34:6A-17. Existing rights or remedies unaffected; burden of care  This act shall not in any way enlarge or diminish any right or remedy otherwise existent pursuant to the Revised Statutes of New Jersey or at common law, or increase the burden of care ordinarily imposed by the common law of the State upon those within its jurisdiction. L.1965, c. 154, s. 17.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6A-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6A-18 - Appeals

34:6A-18. Appeals  Except as otherwise provided herein, relief from any final order, ruling, or action of the commissioner made pursuant to this act may be sought by application to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey. L.1965, c. 154, s. 18.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6A-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6A-19 - Penalties; compromise of claims

34:6A-19. Penalties; compromise of claims  Any person violating any of the provisions of this act shall be liable to a penalty of not less than $25.00 nor more than $500.00 to be collected in a civil action by a summary proceeding under the Penalty Enforcement Law (N.J.S. 2A:58-1). Any violation of the act by an officer, agent or employee shall also be a violation of the act by his employer if such employer had knowledge of and actual control over the cause of such violation. Where the violation is of a continuing nature each day during which it continues, after the date given by which the violation must be eliminated in the order by the commissioner, shall constitute an additional, separate and distinct offense, except during the time an appeal from said order may be taken or is pending. The commissioner is hereby authorized and empowered to compromise and settle any claim for a penalty under this section in such amount in the discretion of the commissioner as may appear appropriate and equitable under all of the circumstances. L.1965, c. 154, s. 19.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6A-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6A-20 - Repealer; savings clause

34:6A-20. Repealer; savings clause  Revised Statutes sections 34:1-29 through 34:1-33; 34:1-37; 34:6-1 through 34:6-47; 34:6-48 through 34:6-67.1; 34:6-99 through 34:6-104; and 34:6-137 through 34:6-143 are hereby repealed; provided, however, that any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the provisions of any section repealed herein shall remain in force and effect until 5 years following the effective date of this act or until sooner replaced by rules and regulations adopted under the provisions of this act. L.1965, c. 154, s. 20.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6A-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6A-21 - Severability

34:6A-21. Severability  If any section, clause or phrase of this act is held unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this act. L.1965, c. 154, s. 21.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6A-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6A-22 - Exemptions

34:6A-22. Exemptions  This act is not intended to apply and shall not apply to the following: (a) Places of employment under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal Government with respect to the health and safety of employees; (b) Places of employment subject to the provisions of the Mine Safety Act, P.L.1954, c. 197; (c) Employment and places of employment subject to the provisions of the Construction Safety Act, P.L.1962, c. 45; (d) Domestic employment; (e) Transportation equipment coming under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission, Federal Aviation Administration, or of the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles; (f) Institutions requiring a license issued by the Department of Institutions and Agencies pursuant to Revised Statutes 30:11-1; (g) Schools, colleges and universities; (h) Places of employment with fewer than 4 employees except places of employment in which the manufacturing of goods of any kind is carried on and except as hereinafter provided in paragraph (o) of this section; (i) Agricultural employment; (j) Banks and other financial institutions; (k) Places of employment in which the employees are primarily engaged in office operations and buildings under the actual control of one employer and in which the employees are primarily engaged in office operations or laboratories primarily engaged in research, development, or testing conducted on premises, in separate buildings, or in building sections devoted exclusively to these operations; (l) Public utilities which own, operate, manage or control any autobus, canal, express, railroad, street railway, traction railway, subway, pipeline, gas, electric light, heat, power, water, oil, sewer, telephone or telegraph system, plant or equipment for public use, under privileges granted by the State or by any political subdivision thereof, with respect to work operations performed in connection with the plant or facilities of such public utility located in the public streets and highways, roads and alleys, private rights-of-way, or upon their customers' premises; (m) Liquefied petroleum gas bulk plants and facilities subject to the jurisdiction and supervision of the Superintendent of State Police, pursuant to chapter 139 of the laws of 1950 (N.J.S.A. 21:1B-1 to 21:1B-8); (n) Natural gas pipeline utilities subject to the provisions of the Natural Gas Safety Act (P.L.1952, c. 166) (N.J.S.A. 48:10-2 to 48:10-9); and (o) Establishments with fewer than 10 employees and which are devoted exclusively to the sale of goods, or furnishing of services, at retail. L.1965, c. 154, s. 22.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6A-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6A-23 - Exceptions from literal requirements of rules and regulations

34:6A-23. Exceptions from literal requirements of rules and regulations  The commissioner shall have the power and authority to grant exceptions from the literal requirements of rules and regulations promulgated under this act. Such exception shall be granted in any particular case only where it is clearly evident that it is necessary to prevent undue hardship or where existing conditions prevent compliance. In no case shall any exception be granted unless in the opinion of the commissioner reasonable protection of the health and safety of workers and the public will be maintained thereby. An application for an exception shall be filed in writing with the commissioner, setting forth specifically the requirements of the rules and regulations from which an exception is desired and the reason why enforcement of the applicable provisions of the rules and regulations is unreasonable. The commissioner shall grant or deny the exception within 30 days from the date of receipt by him of the application. The commissioner shall maintain a record of all exceptions granted and shall make such record reasonably available for public examination and shall mail a copy of all rulings granting exceptions to the members of the board. L.1965, c. 154, s. 23.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6A-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6A-24 - Duties of Health Department not abrogated

34:6A-24. Duties of Health Department not abrogated  This act is not intended to abrogate the duties of the New Jersey State Department of Health under chapter 177, laws of 1947. L.1965, c. 154, s. 24.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6A-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6A-25 - Short title

34:6A-25. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Public Employees' Occupational Safety and Health Act." L.1983, c. 516, s. 1, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6A-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6A-26 - Legislative findings

34:6A-26. Legislative findings  The Legislature finds that the safety and health of public employees in the workplace is of primary public concern. Personal injuries and illnesses arising out of work situations result not only in wage loss and increased medical expenses for employees, but also in decreased productivity and increased workers' compensation expenses for employers. The Legislature therefore declares: a. that it is the policy of this State to ensure that all public employees be provided with safe and healthful work environments free from recognized hazards, b. that it is the responsibility of the State to promulgate standards for the protection of the health and safety of its public workforce, and c. that it is in the public interest for public employers and public employees to join in a cooperative effort to enforce these standards. L.1983, c. 516, s. 2, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6A-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6A-27 - Definition

34:6A-27. Definition  As used in this act: a. "Advisory board" means the Public Employees' Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Board created by section 4 of this act; b. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Labor or his designee; c. "Employer" means public employer and shall include any person acting directly on behalf of, or with the knowledge and ratification of: (1) the State, or any department, division, bureau, board, council, agency or authority of the State, except any bi-state agency; or (2) any county, municipality, or any department, division, bureau, board, council, agency or authority of any county or municipality, or of any school district or special purpose district created pursuant to law; d. "Employee" means any public employee, any person holding a position by appointment or employment in the service of an "employer" as that term is used in this act and shall include any individual whose work has ceased as a consequence of, or in connection with, any administrative or judicial action instituted under this act; provided, however, that elected officials, members of boards and commissions, and managerial executives as defined in the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c. 100 (C. 34:13A-1 et seq.). shall be excluded from the coverage of this act; e. "Employee representative" means a "representative" as that term is defined in the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c. 100 (C. 34:13A-1 et seq.); f. "Review commission" means the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission created by section 18 of this act; g. "Secretary" means the Secretary of the United States Department of Labor; h. "Workplace" means a place where public employees are assigned to work. L.1983, c. 516, s. 3, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6A-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6A-28 - Advisory board

34:6A-28. Advisory board  There is created a Public Employees' Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Board to assist the commissioner in establishing standards for the occupational safety and health of public employees. The board shall make itself available to receive information regarding matters of concern to public employees in the areas of occupational safety and health. The advisory board, under the chairmanship of the commissioner, shall consist of the Commissioner of Education, the Commissioner of Health, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, the Commissioner of Community Affairs, the State Treasurer, or their designees, and 18 members to be appointed by the Governor, as follows: one member representing the fire service, one member representing municipalities, one member representing municipal employees, one member representing county government, one member representing employees of county government, one member representing State employees, one member representing public health care facilities, one member representing employees of public health care facilities, one member representing correctional institutions, one member representing employees of correctional institutions, one member representing law enforcement employees, one member representing local school boards, one member representing local school board employees, one member representing Rutgers, The State University, one member representing employees in institutions of higher education, and three members representing the public. The members selected by the Governor shall be selected on the basis of their experience and competence in the field of occupational safety and health. No more than nine members appointed by the Governor shall be from the same political party. Each member shall serve for a term of three years and until his successor is appointed and qualified. A vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the Governor to the unexpired term. The members of the advisory board shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement for their actual traveling expenses and other expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.  L.1983,c.516,s.4; amended 1990,c.129,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6A-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6A-29 - Plan for health and safety standards

34:6A-29. Plan for health and safety standards  5. The commissioner shall, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, the Commissioner of Community Affairs and the advisory board, promulgate a plan for the development and enforcement of occupational safety and health standards with respect to public employers and public employees, in accordance with section 18(c) of the "Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970," Pub.L.91-596 (29 U.S.C. s.651 et seq.). The Department of Labor shall be the sole agency responsible for administering and enforcing this plan throughout the State. The plan shall:  a. Provide for the development and enforcement of safety and health standards;  b. Provide for the right of entry and inspection in all workplaces by the commissioner;  c. Provide for the right of entry and inspection in all workplaces by the Commissioner of Health;  d. Prohibit advance notice of inspections; e. Contain satisfactory assurances that the Department of Labor and the Department of Health have the legal authority and qualified personnel necessary to carry out their responsibilities under this act;  f. Give satisfactory assurances that the State will devote adequate funds to the administration and enforcement of the standards;  g. Contain satisfactory assurances that the State will, to the extent permitted by law, establish and maintain an effective and comprehensive occupational safety and health program applicable to all employees of public agencies of the State and its political subdivisions, which program is as effective as the corresponding provisions of the "Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970," Pub.L.91-596 (29 U.S.C. s.651 et seq.);  h. Provide that the Department of Labor shall make such reports to the secretary in the form and containing the information that the secretary from time to time requires; and  i. Provide for such cooperation with the Department of Community Affairs in implementing the plan as is consistent with the provisions of P.L.1983, c.516 (C.34:6A-25 et seq.) and the "Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970," Pub.L.91-596 (29 U.S.C. s.651 et seq.).  L.1983,c.516,s.5; amended 1995,c.186,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6A-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6A-31 - Promotion of goals of the act

34:6A-31. Promotion of goals of the act  7. The commissioner, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health and the Commissioner of Community Affairs and with the advice of the advisory board, shall:  a. Provide for a method of encouraging employers and employees in their efforts to reduce the number of safety and health hazards arising from undesirable, inappropriate, or unnecessarily hazardous or unhealthful working conditions at the workplace and of stimulating employers and employees to institute new, and to perfect existing, programs for providing safe and healthful working conditions;  b. Provide for the publication and dissemination to employers, employees, and labor organizations, and the posting, where appropriate, by employers of informational, educational and training materials calculated to aid and assist in achieving the objectives of this act;  c. Provide for the establishment of new, and for the perfection and expansion of existing, programs for occupational safety and health education for employers and employees and institute methods and procedures for the establishment of a program for voluntary compliance by employers and employees with the standards established pursuant to this act.  L.1983,c.516,s.7; amended 1995,c.186,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 34:6A-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation|Section 34:6A-32 - Promulgation of regulations.

34:6A-32 Promulgation of regulations.  8. The commissioner shall, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health and the Commissioner of Community Affairs and with the advice of the advisory board, promulgate all regulations which the commissioner deems necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this act. A variance may be granted if the commissioner determines that the applicant is in compliance with the requirements for a permanent variance as set forth in subsection c. of section 15 of this act. The variance shall not be deemed to be a variation approved pursuant to the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.) or the "Uniform Fire Safety Act," P.L.1983, c.383 (C.52:27D-192 et al.) or any other building or fire safety standard or code.  Space leased by a public employer shall be subject to current health or safety rules and regulations. Any deficiency, including a deficiency resulting either from occupant use or deferred maintenance by the lessor, shall be subject to correction in accordance with the governing rules and regulations at the time that the deficiency is cited by the commissioner or the Commissioner of Health. However, a lease of any duration may not be entered into unless the leased property is in conformance with such rules and regulations as are in effect at the time the lease is executed.  No fire company, first aid, or rescue squad, whether paid, part-paid, or volunteer, shall be required to pay to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development or the Department of Health any registration or inspection fee imposed by rule or regulation with regard to the filling of air cylinders for respiratory equipment used by the fire company, first aid, or rescue squad.  L.1983, c.516, s.8; amended 1995, c.186, s.4; 2000, c.126, s.6; 2012, c.17, s.406.