New Jersey Administrative Code

Tanks containing flammable liquids shall be provided with curb retaining wall or drain to confine such liquids in event they should escape from the tank. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-13.2

No tank shall be installed from which liquid fuel is to be conducted by gravity to the point of combustion, unless there is installed between such tank and point of combustion, a suitable, reliable cut-off valve that can be reached in any emergency. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:18…

Under no circumstances shall oxygen or any flammable gas be stored in proximity to oil. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-13.4

Buildings used for the storage of flammable liquids shall be used for no other purpose, and shall be clearly marked by signs identifying their contents. Such buildings shall be of fire-resistant construction. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-13.5

Explosion proof electric lights shall be installed in order to obviate the use of open lights in a building used for the storage of gasoline, distillates, oils or other flammable materials. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-13.6

All discarded oily waste and rags shall be kept in closed metal receptacles. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-13.7

At any time when any sudden or extreme condition is such as to cause additional hazards, then additional precautions shall be taken to insure safe operation, and if the operation cannot be made safe, the work shall be temporarily discontinued and employees withdrawn from the area…

All defects in or damage to machinery, apparatus or equipment, and all accidents occurring in the course of pit or quarrying operations which might result in personal injury, shall be promptly reported by the person observing them to some one in authority who shall have the condi…

No employee shall be permitted to enter any bin, bunker or other storage place containing materials which may cave or run unless he or she is provided with, and is wearing, an approved safety belt with life line attached. He or she shall be attended by another worker, who shall k…

No apparatus, piece of equipment, machinery or tool shall be used for any purpose for which it is not intended or suited. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-14.4

Employees and other persons working in or about a pit, quarry or mineral treatment plant shall make full use of all safeguards provided for their protection. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-14.5

Adequate first-aid supplies shall be provided and placed at strategic locations about the pit, quarry or plant which will be convenient for treatment of injured employees in event of emergency. NOTE: It is recommended that the employer seek the advice of a physician regarding the…

First-aid training shall be given by the United States Bureau of Mines, an instructor holding a valid first-aid instructor's certificate issued by the United States Bureau of Mines, anyone holding a valid Red Cross Trainer's certificate or a licensed physician. Notes N.J. Admin. …

The first-aid corps shall meet at least once every year for instruction. Employees who are not members of a first-aid corps as required under Section 15.9 (First-aid corps) of this Chapter, but who have received training in accordance with the provisions of Sections 15.6 (Trainin…

In the case of serious injury, the injured employee shall not be moved further than necessary before being given first-aid treatment, and shall not, at any time, be removed from the scene of the accident without being placed on a stretcher. A stretcher may be improvised if a stan…

The first-aid supplies shall be kept and maintained in suitable sanitary receptacles designed to be reasonably dust tight and moisture proof, in a first-aid room or other location where readily accessible in event of an emergency. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-15.2

In all pits or quarries employing less than 25 workers per shift there shall be at least one stretcher and two blankets. If more than 25 workers are employed per shift an additional stretcher and blankets for each 25 workers or fraction shall be provided. Notes N.J. Admin. Code §…

Any pit or quarry which employs more than 50 workers per shift shall have a principal first-aid station with a trained worker available at all times. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-15.4 Amended by R.2006 d.428, effective 12/4/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 3130(a), 38 N.J.R. 5165(b). Subs…

The name, address and telephone number of nearby doctors, hospitals and ambulance service to be called if an employee is injured, shall be posted conspicuously at the location of the principal first-aid facilities. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-15.5

It shall be the duty of the employer to see that as many employees as possible shall receive such first-aid training. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-15.6

In every pit or quarry where there are less than five workers employed per shift at least one person shall be instructed in and capable of administering first aid. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-15.7 Amended by R.2006 d.428, effective 12/4/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 3130(a), 38 N.J.R.…

Where there are more than five persons but less than 25 persons employed per shift, all foremen and at least three additional employees shall be instructed in and capable of administering first aid. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-15.8

Where there are more than 25 persons employed per shift, a first-aid corps shall be organized and shall consist of all foremen and other persons designated by the superintendent. This corps shall consist of at least five employees. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-15.9

(a) The operator shall provide sufficient and suitable sanitary conveniences in accordance with the following standards: 1. One water closet shall be provided for every 20 persons per shift and one urinal shall be provided for every 50 persons per shift or portion thereof. 2. Whe…

(a) The operator of every pit or quarry employing 15 or more workers per shift shall provide a wash and change house at each and every place which necessitates employees changing from work clothes to other wearing apparel, or where the lack of such facilities constitute a hazard …

(a) Employers shall furnish adequate supplies of pure drinking water for use of all employees at the pit or quarry and at the plant. (b) Drinking water shall be protected against contamination at all times. Sources of water unfit for drinking shall be so posted. (c) The use of th…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-16.4 Repealed by R.2006 d.428, effective 12/4/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 3130(a), 38 N.J.R. 5165(b). Section heading was "General Provisions".

(a) Any clothing which, because of its condition, may create a hazard shall not be worn by any employee. (b) Protective gloves shall be worn when material is being handled which may injure the hand but the employee shall not wear gloves around moving machinery when their use will…

(a) Every employee shall wear suitable safety goggles or eye protectors when his or her duties or the orders of his or her employer require that he or she work on operations hazardous to his or her eyes. (b) Where screens are provided by the operator for the protection of employe…

(a) The employer shall, where necessary, provide life lines and safety belts for the employees, and it shall be the duty of the employees to continually wear such safety belts and life lines when exposed to the hazard of falling from their place of work. (b) Some of the places wh…

The employer shall be responsible for the safe condition of tools furnished employees, and shall not permit the use of tools which are defective, nor permit the misuse of any tools. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-18.1

The employee shall be responsible for the safe condition of tools he or she furnishes and shall not use any such tools which are not in safe condition for use. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-18.2 Amended by R.2006 d.428, effective 12/4/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 3130(a), 38 N.J.R. 516…

The employee shall promptly report to his or her immediate supervisor any tool being used by him or her which is defective, and said tool shall be promptly replaced or made safe. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-18.3 Amended by R.2006 d.428, effective 12/4/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 313…

Tools, except when they are in actual use, shall at all times be kept in racks, boxes, kits or where they will not create a hazard by falling or a person tripping over them. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-18.4

Electric drills or other electrically operated rotating tools to be held in the hands shall have the electric switch constructed so as to break the circuit when the hand releases the switch or shall be equipped with properly adjusted friction or safety clutches, and must be kept …

(a) Every employee working at a crusher shall be protected from falling into the crusher by one of the following means:1. Adequately guarding the crusher opening where practical to do so; 2. Use of a working platform located in such position that material hung-up in the crusher c…

Any employee who may be required to work over or above the feed opening of a crusher shall use a safety belt and life line. The life line shall be tied sufficiently short to prevent the employee from falling into the crusher. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-19.2

Trucks shall not dump into any crusher without a signal from the attending operators. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-19.3

A safe place shall be provided for crusher operators while trucks are dumping in the crusher. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-19.4

No employees working at the crusher feed opening shall, unless adequately protected from flying material, stand on the side of the opening directly opposite a truck while its contents are being dumped therein. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-19.5

Crusher operators shall be required to wear goggles while the crusher is operating and when sledging oversize rock. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-19.6

Danger signs and effective barriers shall be placed at the hoppers of all crushers while undergoing repairs to prevent material being dumped into such hoppers. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-19.7

When repair work is being done on crushers, the control switches shall be locked and tagged in open position by the person or persons doing the work. Such locks shall not be removed until work is completed. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-19.8

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Abandoned" means the relinquishment of rights, with the intention of not returning to perform work at any quarry or pit. "Approval" means a…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-2.2 Recodified in part to N.J.A.C. 12:185-2.1 by R.2006 d.428, effective 12/4/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 3130(a), 38 N.J.R. 5165(b). Section was "Special definitions".

All belt conveyor head pulleys, tail pulleys, single tension pulleys and dip take-up pulleys shall be effectively guarded so that no one can inadvertently contact the moving parts or get caught in the pinch points. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-20.1 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 12:…

Conveyor rollers shall not be greased while the conveyor is in operation, unless such grease points are piped to a safe location. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-20.10 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 12:185-20.11 by R.2006 d.428, effective 12/4/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 3130(a), 38 N.J.R. 51…

Conveyor tunnels or conveyor sheds constructed after the effective date of this chapter shall have an unobstructed passageway at least three feet wide and 6 1/2 feet high at one side of the conveyor. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-20.11 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 12:185-20.12 and …

When a conveyor tunnel constructed before the effective date of this chapter is extensively repaired or rebuilt, an unobstructed passageway shall be provided, as required in N.J.A.C. 12:185-20.1 1. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-20.12 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 12:185-20.13 and am…

Passageways adjacent to conveyors shall be kept free of spillage from the conveyor and means shall be taken to minimize the spillage. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-20.13 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 12:185-20.14 by R.2006 d.428, effective 12/4/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 3130(a), 38 N.J.R…