Title 34, Title 34: LABOR AND WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION

34:2-30. Inspections The commissioner shall see that the provisions of R.S. 34:2-29 of this title are carried out in all mercantile establishments, and shall, at reasonable intervals, examine and inspect all such mercantile establishments to see that the seats required to be prov…

34:2-30.1. Penalty; notice to offender Any individual, firm or corporation owning or managing an establishment of the kind mentioned in section 34:2-29 of this title, who shall fail to comply with the requirements of said section 34:2-29 within ten days after the date on which no…

34:2-31. Protection of openings in floor The openings of all hoistways, hatchways, elevators and wellholes on every floor of any mercantile establishment shall be protected by good and sufficient trapdoors or self-closing hatches and safety catches, or strong guard rails at least…

34:2-32. Ventilation Every mercantile establishment shall be provided with proper and sufficient means of ventilation. Any owner, agent, lessee or employer failing to provide suitable ventilation within twenty days after service upon him of a written order signed by the commissio…

34:2-33. Toilet facilities Every mercantile establishment shall maintain sufficient, suitable, clean, convenient and separate water-closets for each sex which shall be properly screened and ventilated. The water-closets for each sex shall have separate approaches. A suitable and …

34:2-34. Abstract of law; posting An abstract of this article shall be prepared and furnished upon request by the commissioner to every employer affected thereby, and every employer to whom such abstract is sent or delivered shall post it and keep it posted in plain view, in such…

34:2-35. Orders for enforcement of article; penalty The commissioner, to carry into effect the provisions of sections 34:2-31, 34:2-33 and 34:2-34 of this title shall have authority to make such orders in writing for the protection and safety of employees and operatives and the e…

34:3A-10. Penalties for violations; Retail Gasoline Dispensing Safety Account; established A violator of any provision of this act shall be liable for a penalty of not less than $50.00 and not more than $250.00 for a first offense and not more than $500.00 for each subsequent off…

34:3A-11. Rules, regulations The commissioner shall, in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act, including regulations establish…

34:3A-4. Findings, declarations The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Because of the fire hazards directly associated with dispensing fuel, it is in the public interest that gasoline station operators have the control needed over that activity to ensure compliance with appr…

34:3A-5. Definitions As used in this act: "Attendant" means a retail dealer or employee of a retail dealer. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Labor. "Fuel" means any liquid commonly or commercially known or sold as gasoline, or other inflammable liquid, which is sold for u…

34:3A-6. Dispensing of fuel; regulations It shall be unlawful for any attendant to: a. Dispense fuel into the tank of a motor vehicle while the vehicle's engine is in operation; b. Dispense fuel into any portable container not in compliance with regulations adopted pursuant to se…

34:3A-7. Training, supervision of attendants No person shall dispense fuel at a gasoline station, unless the person is an attendant who has received instructions regarding the dispensing of fuel, had practical experience dispensing fuel under the direct supervision of an experien…

34:3A-8. Certification of attendants There shall be available at each station for inspection by the commissioner a certificate for each person who dispenses fuel at the station certifying that the person meets the requirements of section 4 of this act. The certificate shall be si…

34:3A-9. Pump shutoff switch; required Each gasoline station shall be equipped, at a location remote from the dispensing pumps, with a clearly identified and easily accessible switch or circuit breaker to shut off the power to all dispensing pumps in the event of an emergency or …

34:4-1. Device to prevent moving until door closed Every elevator moving in a vertical shaft, used for carrying passengers, shall have some interlocking device that will automatically prevent the elevator car from being moved in either direction until the shaft door or gate at wh…

34:4-2. Approval of device Every device, before being used or installed as required by section 34:4-1 of this title in any building within the jurisdiction of the department of labor, under the labor laws, shall have the approval of the commissioner. Every such device before bein…

34:4-3. Enforcement; penalty for noncompliance The commissioner or the building inspector, as the case may be, shall enforce the provisions of this chapter by order in writing served upon the owner, tenant or lessee, specifying the directions to be executed and the time limited f…

34:4-4. Who shall sue for penalties All penalties under this chapter arising in municipalities having a building inspector as mentioned in sections 34:4-2 and 34:4-3 of this title shall be sued for by the building inspector for the benefit of the municipality, and the moneys coll…

34:4-5. Action for penalty; jurisdiction 34:4-5. All proceedings brought under the provisions of this chapter shall be by a civil action in the name of the commissioner or building inspector, to be instituted in the Superior Court or municipal court of the municipality, where the…

34:4-6. Service, on whom made Service shall be made on the owner or owners, person or persons or any of them, owning the place or operating the business wherein the offense is committed, if he or they reside in the county where such offense is committed; and if he or they do not …

34:4-9. Existing regulations not nullified Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to nullify any ordinance, rule or regulation not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, which may have been passed or promulgated by any board, commission or department of the state, …

34:4A-1. Short title This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Ski Lift Safety Act." L.1975, c. 226, s. 1, eff. Oct. 15, 1975.

34:4A-10. Illegal operation; penalty Any operator who operates a passenger tramway which has not been registered by the commissioner as provided in this act, or after its registration has been suspended or its operation forbidden by a lawful order of the commissioner under this a…

34:4A-11. Failure of operator to comply with order; order for cessation of operation If any operator fails to comply with a lawful order issued by the commissioner pursuant to the provisions of this act, the commissioner may order the operator to cease operations for such time as…

34:4A-12. Injunctions to compel compliance The commissioner shall have the power to bring injunctive proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with any lawful order made by him pursuant to the provisions of this act. L.1975, c. 226, s. 12, eff. Oct. …

34:4A-13. Discharge or discrimination against employee due to actions to help enforce this act; penalties Any operator who discharges or in any other manner discriminates against any employee because such employee has made any complaint to the commissioner regarding a violation o…

34:4A-14. Violations; penalty In addition to any other sanctions herein or otherwise provided by law, the commissioner, upon notice and hearing, may impose a penalty not exceeding $500.00 for any violation of this act or of any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder. Unsatisfie…

34:4A-15. Fees The commissioner shall charge operators a reasonable fee for conducting inspections, processing applications, and meeting all other responsibilities under this act. L.1975, c. 226, s. 15, eff. Oct. 15, 1975.

34:4A-2. Public policy It shall be the policy of the State of New Jersey to protect its citizens and visitors from unnecessary mechanical hazards in the operation of ski tows, lifts and tramways, to ensure that proper design and construction are used, that accepted safety devices…

34:4A-3. Definitions As used in this act, except where otherwise clearly required by the context, a. "Passenger tramway" means a device used to transport passengers uphill, on skis or in cars on tracks or suspended in the air, by the use of steel cables, chains or belts or by rop…

34:4A-4. Rules, regulations and codes; publication; furnishing to registered operators The commissioner may adopt and from time to time supplement, alter or repeal reasonable rules, regulations and codes relating to public safety in the construction, operation and maintenance of …

34:4A-5. Passenger tramway; registration; application; issuance; inspections; supplemental application; expiration; display a. A passenger tramway shall not be operated in this State unless it has been registered by the commissioner, in the manner provided in this section. b. On …

34:4A-6. Construction of new or alteration of passenger tramway; submission of plans and specifications Before constructing a new or altering an existing passenger tramway the operator or prospective operator shall submit plans and specifications to the commissioner. The commissi…

34:4A-7. Inspection by commissioner or certification of compliance by qualified inspector The commissioner may cause to be made such inspection of the construction, operation and maintenance of passenger tramways as he may reasonably require for the purpose of assuring compliance…

34:4A-8. Violation of rules, regulations or code; report; complaint by any person; forwarding to operator; investigation; order; service; emergency order to stop operation a. If as a result of an inspection it is found that there exists any violation of the rules, regulations or …

34:4A-9. Operator aggrieved by order; application for review; hearing; decision; appeal a. Any operator who is aggrieved by an order issued pursuant to subsection c. of section 8 of this act may, within 10 days after the service of such order, apply to the commissioner for a revi…

34:5-166. Short title This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Construction Safety Act." L.1962, c. 45, s. 1.

34:5-167 Definitions. 2. The following terms wherever used or referred to in this act shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context; a. "Act" means this act and rules and regulations promulgated and adopted hereunder. b. "Approved" …

34:5-168. Construction Safety Act; compliance by employers in construction industry; certificate of registration; fees Any employer engaging in any activity related to the erection, construction, alteration, demolition, repair or maintenance of buildings, structures, bridges, hig…

34:5-169 Rules and regulations; promulgation by commissioner. 4. The commissioner shall make and promulgate rules and regulations reasonably necessary to implement the purposes of this act. Such rules and regulations shall go into effect 90 days following promulgation or at such …

34:5-170. Enforcement of act by commissioner; powers and duties; violations; prosecutions The commissioner shall enforce the provisions of this act, make complaints against persons violating its provisions and prosecute violations of the same. The commissioner shall have the powe…

34:5-171. Exceptions to rules and regulations; authority to grant 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…

34:5-173. Construction Safety Section in Bureau of Engineering and Safety; functions There is hereby created a Construction Safety Section in the Bureau of Engineering and Safety in the Division of Labor, Department of Labor and Industry, the function of which shall be, under the…

34:5-174. Chief engineer and safety inspectors; appointment; qualifications The commissioner shall appoint a licensed professional engineer of this State who has had 5 years experience in any of the construction activities listed in section 3 of this act as chief engineer in char…

34:5-175. Report of loss of life or serious accident Whenever loss of life or serious accident shall occur at a place of employment covered by this act, the commissioner may require the person in charge to report such loss of life or serious accident to the department in the quic…