OSHA Training in Newark NJ

Worker safety for private companies in the state of New Jersey is regulated by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). New Jersey operates a public sector only occupational safety and health program (PEOSH) under a plan approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.

OSHA Regulations and Standards

Federally regulated employers located in New Jersey are governed by the Federal OSHA health and safety standards found in the 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). These include, but are not limited to, the OSHA workplace poster requirements in Part 1903, OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping requirements in Part 1904, general industry standards in Part 1910, maritime standards in Parts 1915, 1917 and 1918, construction standards in Part 1926, and agricultural standards in Part 1928. 

Jurisdiction

Federal OSHA exercises jurisdiction over most private employers in Connecticut. Federal employers in NJ also operate under the jurisdiction of Federal OSHA. There are three Federal OSHA offices located in Northern New Jersey:

Avenel Area Office
1030 St. Georges Avenue
Plaza 35, Suite 205
Avenel, New Jersey 07001
(732) 750-3270

Hasbrouck Heights Area Office
500 Route 17 South
2nd Floor
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey 07604
(201) 288-1700

Parsippany Area Office
299 Cherry Hill Road, Suite 103
Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
(973) 263-1003

The OSHA national emergency hotline telephone number is 1-800-321-OSHA.

The New Jersey State Plan (PEOSH) applies to all State, County and Local government agencies, public authorities, fire departments, and school districts. Additional information on the New Jersey State Plan's Public Sector Consultation Services can be found at the following numbers, and at the State website:

Safety - (609) 633-2587
Health - (609) 984-1863

Other Resources

State of New Jersey OSHA Poster

OSHA Training Requirements for 1910 General Industry

OSHA Training Requirements for 1926 Construction

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Disclaimer: This information was originally obtained from the Federal OSHA website. OSHA Training Services Inc. makes every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate and up to date, but changes in state law and procedures affecting the information on this page are beyond our control. Contact state program staff directly to verify important information.

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