New Jersey Administrative Code

Belt shifters for loose pulleys shall be easily accessible, away from accidental contact and within easy reach of the operator. They shall be equipped with a locking device to prevent accidental shifting and to keep belt from creeping. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-20.14 Recodi…

No employee shall be permitted to ride on any conveyor. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-20.15 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 12:185-20.16 by R.2006 d.428, effective 12/4/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 3130(a), 38 N.J.R. 5165(b). Former N.J.A.C. 12:185-20.15, Belt shifters, recodified to N.J.A.C.…

When repairs are made to conveyor belts, 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 § 12:185-20.16 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 12:185-20.17 …

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-20.17 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 12:185-20.16 by R.2006 d.428, effective 12/4/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 3130(a), 38 N.J.R. 5165(b). Section was "Repairs on conveyor belts".

All head and tail pulley sprockets or other transmission equipment on portable incline conveyors shall, at all times, be completely guarded. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-20.2 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 12:185-20.3 by R.2006 d.428, effective 12/4/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 3130(a), 38 …

Whenever it is necessary for employees to travel in the course of an operating conveyor, a safe passageway shall be provided. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-20.3 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 12:185-20.4 by R.2006 d.428, effective 12/4/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 3130(a), 38 N.J.R. 5165(b).…

Such passageways shall be railed, nonskid walkways. Stairs, platforms and landings shall also be well guarded. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-20.4 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 12:185-20.5 by R.2006 d.428, effective 12/4/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 3130(a), 38 N.J.R. 5165(b). Former N.J.A.C…

If a conveyor runs in a trough within three feet above the floor level, or just below the floor level, it shall either be completely covered with a substantial lid, or protected by a railing, and provided with necessary guard crossovers. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-20.5 Recod…

Stiles or crossover bridges shall be provided when it is necessary to cross over exposed chain, belt, bucket, screw or roller conveyors. Such crossovers shall be properly equipped with standard railings and toeboards and shall have a fixed ladder, ramp or stairway as a safe means…

Conveyors passing over areas that are occupied or used by employees shall be so guarded as to prevent the material handled from falling on employees. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-20.7 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 12:185-20.8 by R.2006 d.428, effective 12/4/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 313…

Shafting and projecting shaft ends within seven feet of floor or platform level should be guarded completely. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-20.8 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 12:185-20.9 by R.2006 d.428, effective 12/4/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 3130(a), 38 N.J.R. 5165(b). Former N.J.A.C.…

When guards are removed for oiling or repairs they shall be replaced before the conveyor belt is started. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-20.9 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 12:185-20.10 by R.2006 d.428, effective 12/4/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 3130(a), 38 N.J.R. 5165(b). Former N.J.A.C. 12…

(a) All hazardous machinery shall be guarded in accordance with the safety regulations of this Department relating to machine safeguarding and shall be adequately protected to prevent all access to the danger zones during operation. (b) Equipment or machinery shall not be operate…

(a) Every key, bolt, set-screw and every part of any wheel or other revolving machinery which projects unevenly from the surface shall be removed, made flush or guarded by a metal cover, unless situated in such a manner or location as to prevent any person from coming into accide…

(a) Fly wheels so located that any part is seven feet or less above the floor or platform shall be guarded in one of the following ways: 1. With an enclosure of sheet, perforated or expanded metal or woven wire; or 2. With guard rails placed not less than 15 inches from the rim. …

All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven feet or less from a floor or working platform, excepting runways used exclusively for oiling, or running adjustments, shall be guarded by a stationary casing enclosing the shaft completely, or by a trough enclosing sides and top or s…

(a) Stationary grinding machines shall be sufficiently heavy and rigid so as to prevent dangerous vibration or shall be securely mounted on substantial floor benches, foundations or other adequate and safe structures. (b) Portable grinders shall not be used as bench grinders unle…

(a) All pulleys, parts of pulleys, horizontal belts and chains, which are seven feet or less from the floor or the floor of a platform shall be guarded for their entire length, if located over passageways of work places and if the center distance between pulleys is 10 feet or mor…

(a) Clutches or clutch pulleys having projecting moving parts located seven feet or less above the floor or working platform shall be enclosed by an approved stationary guard. (b) Clutch handles shall be removed and located as far as possible from any danger of accidental contact…

(a) Guard rails shall be 42 inches in height and smooth surfaced, with mid-rail between top rails and floor, and of substantial construction. (b) Posts shall not be more than eight feet apart, are to be permanent and substantial, smooth, and free from protruding nails, bolts and …

A floor opening shall be considered any opening in a floor or platform that is 12 inches or more in its least dimension. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-22.1

All floor openings shall be enclosed, guarded with standard railings and toeboards, or protected by safety covers with flush hinges. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-22.2

Hatch openings shall be protected by standard railings and toeboards, hatch covers or solid, slat or grill gates 42 inches high. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-22.3

Where operations require the removal of guard railing there shall be an attendant on duty nearby, and the attendant shall be responsible to see that no object is accidentally dropped through the opening. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-22.4

All floor openings less than 12 inches inside dimensions shall be kept covered. Such covers shall be of such design that they cannot be easily dislodged. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-22.5

(a) All electrical equipment shall be rated in accordance with current standards of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and shall be operated within such rated capacity. Such rating shall be legibly posted on the equipment. The plate bearing such information shall indi…

(a) Unless transformers are placed on poles or platforms at least 15 feet above ground level, they shall be enclosed in a transformer house or surrounded by a suitable wire fence at least six feet high which shall be effectively grounded. (b) Transformers shall be so located and …

(a) Switchboards shall: 1. Have ample working area in back of them and all areas around the switchboard shall be kept free of rubbish and stored material. 2. Have an entrance at each end to permit inspection, adjustment or repairs to be made back of the switchboard. 3. Be adequat…

(a) All branch circuits shall be provided with approved type switches at both the branch and terminal ends. (b) All switches shall be protected against moisture, dirt or physical damage and the frames of each shall be effectively grounded. (c) Switches and circuit breakers shall …

(a) All electrical connections to motors shall be guarded in order to prevent accidental contact therewith. (b) Alternating current motors and starting devices shall be protected by a fuse or automatic circuit breaker in each ungrounded wire. When circuit breakers are used, two o…

(a) Buried conductors, except ground wires, shall be insulated and installed in metal or other protective covering. Such covering shall be reinforced in places when it is subject to damage. (b) Where conductors are joined, suitable junction boxes shall be used, or the joints secu…

(a) All trailing power cables for power shovels, draglines, cranes, electric churn drills or other equipment shall be well insulated, of waterproof or armored construction; and fastened in such a manner that it will not be pulled by the terminal connections when the equipment is …

Interiors of all buildings shall be adequately lighted and exterior illumination provided where required throughout active areas by suitable outdoor lighting equipment. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-24.1

All lighting service and branch circuits shall be properly installed and maintained to prevent the hazard of shock and fire. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-24.2

Suitable enclosed switches and protective devices shall be used on all circuits. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-24.3

Wiring in all buildings shall conform to the American Standard National Electric Code, C1-1953. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-24.4

All lamp cords, where used for temporary lighting connections, shall have extra heavy insulation, and all portable extension lamps shall be equipped with lamp guards at all times. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-24.5

(a) All bins shall be constructed and maintained so there is no danger of collapsing when fully loaded. (b) Chutes for discharging bins shall be so constructed and arranged as to be conveniently and safely operated. (c) The top of all open bins shall be covered or guarded with ra…

(a) Employees shall not work under or in front of overhanging frozen top material during loading operations when there is any danger of sudden slides injuring the employee, and material in such piles shall be maintained as near as practical to the angle of repose. (b) Storage pil…

(a) Flammable material shall be stored in accordance with N.J.A.C. 12:185-13. (b) All materials and supplies shall be so handled and stored, as to minimize falling, tripping and collision hazards. (c) Any material that will create a serious hazard by flowing or spilling shall be …

All power cables entering any pit, quarry, mill or excavation, that are or may be exposed to lightning or transient high voltage effects, shall be equipped with sufficient and adequate lightning arrestors, grounded in accordance with the National Electric Code. Notes N.J. Admin. …

(a) No defective equipment shall be operated until the necessary repairs or adjustments have been made and the equipment is in safe operating condition. (b) Only authorized persons shall be allowed to ride with truck drivers. (c) No person shall be permitted to ride on the runnin…

(a) All rail haulage on private property, and not operated or maintained by a common carrier, shall conform to the requirements of this section. (b) Tracks shall be well-laid and properly ballasted. All switches shall be equipped and laid in conformity with A.S.A. Standards (M-7-…

(a) The hoisting equipment and hoisting practices for slopes or inclines and aerial tramways shall be in compliance with this section. (b) All hoists shall be of standard design and where men are transported the hoist shall be equipped with two independent and separate braking sy…

(a) All crossings shall be protected with steel mesh nets, or other adequate protection where aerial tramways pass over public highways, railroads, or other places where persons might be injured from falling rock from tramway buckets, or from falling buckets. (b) Employees shall …

(a) The track and roadbed of inclined tramways shall be well laid, properly ballasted and maintained in good condition. (b) Employees shall not be permitted to walk on the track or right-of-way of inclined tramways, if cars are, or may be, set in motion. (c) Cars shall not be hoi…

(a) The employer shall designate a competent employee to make daily inspections of all vital parts of the equipment such as cables, sheaves, brakes and other parts essential to its safe operation and no defective equipment shall be operated until the necessary repairs or adjustme…

(a) Cranes equipped with a cab shall be provided with a fixed ladder or stairs with handrails to afford safe passageway from ground or floor to crane cab and from crane cab to bridge footwalk. (b) A walkway with standard railing, toeboard and safe access to the ground shall be mo…

(a) Any trestle on which persons are required to walk shall have a walkway on one side, be equipped with a standard railing and shall provide for a minimum clearance of at least three feet between the railing and the widest rolling stock used. (b) Where dumping is done on trestle…

(a) Runways, walkways and platforms shall meet the requirements of American Standard Safety Code for Floor and Wall Openings, Railings and Toeboards, A-12-1932. (b) Railings shall be provided on all runways, elevated walkways and platforms, except on the loading and unloading sid…