New Hampshire Administrative Code

(a) Any license issued under RSA 157-A: 7, III shall be revoked by the department, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing if:(1) The licensee violated any statute, rule or code adopted thereunder relative to boilers or pressure vessels; (2) The licensee falsified any docum…

These rules shall apply to the construction, inspection, alteration and repair of elevators and accessibility lifts as defined in RSA 157-B: 2 and within this jurisdiction. The following codes shall not preclude compliance with the codes adopted by the State Building Code Review …

Under the authority of RSA 157-B:18 elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and moving walks installed before January 1, 1968 shall conform to the American Standard Safety Code for Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks, A-17.1-1965 with supplements A-17.1a-1967 and A-17.1b-1968 avai…

Under the authority of RSA 157-B:18 elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and moving walks installed before January 1, 1968 shall conform to the following parts of the ANSI/ASME code for existing Elevators, and Escalators A-17.3-1986 available as specified in Appendix II: (a) A17.3 …

Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and moving walks, installed between January 1, 1968 and January 1, 1985 shall conform to the American Standard Safety Code for Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators and Moving Walks, A-17.1-1965 with supplements A-17.1a-1967 and A-17,1b-1968 availa…

Upon notification of outstanding code violations resulting in the non-issuance of a certificate, the owner or the elevator company may petition the commissioner of labor for a waiver. Said petition shall be in writing and demonstrate that the enforcement of a particular rule is u…

A licensing procedure for elevator and accessibility lift mechanics and inspectors was created by the legislature. These rules are intended to carry out the intent of RSA 157-B by establishing standards for the licensing and regulation of elevator and accessibility lift mechanics…

(a) "Applicant" means a person seeking to be licensed under RSA 157-B:8 or RSA 157-B:8-a or seeking a renewal of a license issued thereunder. (b) "Accessibility lift inspector" means a person who meets the requirements of RSA 157-B:8 and these rules and is engaged in inspecting a…

(a) No person shall work as a constructor, maintainer or repairer in the installation, maintenance or repair of elevator or accessibility lift controls and all items inside the machine room and the hoistway, except the following when coordinated with a New Hampshire licensed elev…

(a) The information submitted on or attached to form ELA shall be evaluated by the department as set forth in this section. (b) The department shall first verify compliance with Lab 1303.03. (c) Information supplied pursuant to Lab 1303.03 which is not clear or does not result in…

(a) Upon the department's approval of a completed application form ELA the applicant shall be entitled to one examination providing the following minimum experience is met: (1) For an accessibility lift mechanic license:a.Two years of documented experience working as a accessibil…

Upon the department's approval of a completed application form ELA an applicant shall be issued a license without examination, providing that the following are met: (a) The applicant for an accessibility lift inspector or elevator inspector's license shall have demonstrated pursu…

(a) Every licensee shall file a completed form ELA at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the current license together with the renewal application fee. (b) The applicant for a renewal license shall supply the information required in Lab 1303.03(c) (1)-(5) and (8). Notes N.H…

(a) The commissioner shall issue a license to any person who qualifies for the license under the provisions of RSA 157-B:8 or 157-B:8-a, as applicable, and these rules upon payment of the non-refundable fee. (b) A renewal fee pursuant to RSA 157-B:8 or 157-B:8-a, as applicable, s…

(a) Any license issued under RSA 157-B:8 or RSA 157-B:8-a, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, shall be revoked by the department if: (1) The licensee violated any statute, rule or code adopted thereunder relative to elevators or accessibility lift; or, (2) The licensee f…

The duty to report elevator and accessibility lift accidents was created by the legislature. These rules are intended to carry out the intent of RSA 157-B:15 by describing the information the department of labor requires the owner to report. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lab 1304.01 #…

Pursuant to RSA 157-B:15, an owner of an elevator or accessibility lift, as outlined in Lab 1302, shall report an accident, whether or not it results in injury to a person or damage to the equipment, within 48 hours after its occurrence to the department of labor. (a) An owner of…

(a) If the information supplied pursuant to Lab 1304.02 is unclear, the department shall contact the owner named on the inspection report or the elevator company named on the inspection report or any witnesses or injured parties named on the inspection report to obtain clarificat…

This rule is intended to carry out the intent of RSA 281-A:64 and RSA 277:16 by establishing procedures and rules for workplace safety inspections. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lab 1401.01 #4118 eff 8-22-86, EXPIRED: 8-22-92 New. #6684, eff 2-4-98, EXPIRED: 2-4-06 New. #8606, INTERIM…

These rules shall be applicable to all public employees'workplaces including workplaces in buildings, sheds, structures, offices, sites or places owned, leased by the state of New Hampshire or by any political subdivision of the state, including all places used in connection with…

"Competent person" means one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. Notes …

"Confined space" means a space that meets the following criteria: (a) Large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work; (b) Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit; (c) Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy; and (d) …

"Fixed location" means all buildings, offices, garages, or other permanent structures which serve as a regular place of employment. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lab 1402.03 #4118 eff 8-22-86, EXPIRED: 8-22-92 New. #6684, eff 2-4-98, EXPIRED: 2-4-06 New. #8606, INTERIM, eff 4-12-06, E…

"Flagger" means all personnel, including uniformed police officers, who conducts temporary traffic control (TTC) on roads where 2 lanes of vehicle traffic have been reduced to one lane. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lab 1402.04 Amended by Volume XXXV Number 18, Filed May 7, 2015 , Pro…

"Hospitalization" means care in a hospital that includes admission as an inpatient and an overnight stay. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lab 1402.05 Derived From Volume XXXIX Number 46, November 14, 2019, Proposed by #12904, Effective 10/23/2019, Expires 10/23/2029.

Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lab 1402.06 - 1402.09 #4118 eff 8-22-86, EXPIRED: 8-22-92 New. # 6684, eff 2-4-98, EXPIRED: 2-4-06 New. # 8606, INTERIM, eff 4-12-06, EXPIRED: 10-09-06 The amended version of this section by New Hampshire Register Volume 39, Number 46, eff. 10/23/2019 is …

(a) Each employer shall furnish to each of its employees employment and a place of employment that are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to its employees. (b) Each employee shall comply with all safety rules and re…

The employer shall ensure compliance with the following requirements: (a) Blast cleaning nozzles shall be equipped with an operating valve which shall be held open manually. A support shall be provided on which the nozzle may be mounted when not in use; and (b) Blast cleaning enc…

The employer shall ensure compliance with the following requirements: (a) Abrasive wheels shall be used only on machines provided with safety guards; (b) The following shall be exempt from the safety guard requirements:(1) Wheels used while within the material being ground; and (…

(a) Within 8 hours after its occurrence, the employer shall report an employment accident which is fatal to one or more employees to the commissioner of labor. Notification may be given by telephone by calling (603) 271-0127 or 271-6850 or via e-mail at SafetyDiv@dol.nh.gov. (b) …

(a) This section shall not apply to fire fighting apparatus. (b) Prior to the use of an aerial-lift device, a visual inspection and operational check shall be made by a competent person in accordance with the manufacturer's and owner's instructions. (c) Operators of aerial-lift e…

The employer shall ensure compliance with the following requirements: (a) Pneumatic power tools shall be secured to the hose or whip with a locking mechanical connector to prevent accidental disconnection; (b) Safety clips or retainers shall be securely installed and maintained o…

The employer shall ensure that belt sanding machines shall be provided with guards at each nip point where the sanding belt runs onto a pulley. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lab 1403.07 #4118 eff 8-22-86, EXPIRED: 8-22-92 New. #6684, eff 2-4-98, EXPIRED: 2-4-06 New. #8606, INTERIM, ef…

To eliminate or minimize employee exposure to human body fluids or infectious waste, the employer shall ensure that the following safety work practices shall be followed: (a) All human blood and body fluids shall be treated as if known to be infectious for HIV, HBV, and other blo…

The employer shall ensure compliance with the following requirements: (a) Chains, cables, ropes, and hooks shall be visually inspected daily by a competent person, for deformation, cracks, excessive wear, twists and stretch, and defective gear shall be replaced or repaired; (b) H…

The employer shall ensure that protective shields or barriers shall be provided in operations involving cleaning with compressed air, to protect personnel against flying chips or other such hazards. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lab 1403.10 #4118 eff 8-22-86, EXPIRED: 8-22-92 New. #66…

The employer shall ensure that compressed air used for cleaning purposes shall not exceed 30 psi. However, this limitation shall not apply to concrete form or mill scale, or to areas where compressed air is used in a fixed process, such as attached to a machine. Notes N.H. Admin.…

The employer shall ensure compliance with the following requirements: (a) Valve protection caps shall be in place when compressed gas cylinders are transported, moved, or stored; (b) Cylinder valves shall be closed when work is finished and when cylinders are empty or are moved; …

The employer shall ensure compliance with the following requirements: (a) Employees shall not work above vertically protruding reinforcing steel, unless it has been protected to eliminate the hazard of impalement; (b) Powered and rotating-type concrete troweling machines that are…

(a) The employer shall evaluate the workplace to determine if any areas are confined spaces as defined under Lab 1402.02. (b) If an area is found to be a confined space, the employer shall meet the following requirements: (1) The employer shall inform exposed employees by posting…

The employer shall ensure compliance with the following requirements: (a) The employer shall comply with the manufacturer's specifications and limitations as supplied by the manufacturer; (b) Rated load capacities, recommended operating speeds, and special hazard warnings or inst…

The employer shall ensure compliance with the following requirements: (a) Whenever materials are dropped more than 20 feet to any exterior point of a building, an enclosed chute shall be used; and (b) When debris is dropped through holes in the floor without the use of chutes, th…

The employer shall ensure that, dock-boards, meaning metal plates used to bridge the gap between a loading dock and truck over which industrial trucks travel to load or unload shall meet the following requirements: (a) Dock-boards shall be strong enough to carry the load imposed …

(a) Each employer shall evaluate all incidences of ergonomically related injuries, such as repetitive motion trauma, carpal tunnel syndrome and back injuries, and make necessary workplace modifications to prevent recurrences. (b) The employer shall develop training procedures for…

The employer shall ensure compliance with the following requirements: (a) Before excavation, underground utilities shall be identified and marked, and utility companies contacted to determine if there are underground utility installations in the area; (b) A competent person as de…

(a) Every building designed for human occupancy shall be provided with exits sufficient to permit safe escape of occupants in case of emergency. (b) In hazardous areas, or where employees might be endangered by the blocking of any single means of egress due to fire or smoke, ther…

(a) This section shall not apply to stairways, ladders and scaffolds, cranes and derricks or steel erection. (b) The employer shall ensure that each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which is 4 feet or more above a lower level shall be protect…