STATE OSHA ANNUAL REPORT (SOAR) 2011
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Labor Standards and Safety Enforcement
Division of Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health
Office of Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health
In partnership with the
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Public Health Services Branch
Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health
Consumer, Environmental and Occupational Health Service
Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Program
December 2011
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the New Jersey Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health
(PEOSH) Act, N.J.S.A. 34:6A-et seq. is to ensure that all New Jersey public employees
are provided with a safe and healthful work environment, free from recognized hazards.
In New Jersey, the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
responds to private sector safety and health concerns and has no jurisdiction over public
employees‟ safety and health matters.
Major provisions of the PEOSH Act include the promotion of occupational safety and
health; the adoption of federal OSHA standards, (29 CFR 1910) General Industry
Standards, (29 CFR 1926) Construction Standards, and (29 CFR 1928) Agricultural
Standards Shipyard standards (29 CFR 1915); Marine Terminal standards (29 CFR
1917); Long shoring Standards (29 CFR 1918); Standards for workshops/rehabilitation
facilities (29 CFR 1924); and the promulgation of standards in the absence of federal
standards if existing standards are not strict enough; employee rights to request an
inspection; and employer responsibilities.
In accordance with the New Jersey Public Employee‟s Occupational Safety and Health
Act employers have an obligation to provide public employees with a workplace free
from recognized hazards which may cause serious injury or death and to comply with
occupational safety and health standards adopted under the Act.
An employee, group of employees, or employee representative has the right to request an
inspection of a public facility by notifying, in writing, the appropriate agency charged
with investigating safety or health concerns; remain anonymous to the employer after
signing the complaint; be present during the inspection; and be protected from
discriminatory action as a result of filing a safety or health complaint.
Two state agencies are responsible for implementing the PEOSH Act. The New Jersey
Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDLWD) is the lead agency
responsible for administering and enforcing the law throughout the State. In addition, the
NJDLWD responds to complaints, conducts seminars and distributes information
regarding safety hazards. The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
(NJDHSS) responds to complaints, conducts seminars, and distributes information
regarding health hazards.
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MANDATED ACTIVITIES
ENFORCEMENT
INSPECTIONS
CONSULTATION
VISITS
TRAINING
PROGRAM
OUTREACH
PARTICIPANTS
GOAL
SAFETY HEALTH SAFETY
1100
165
985
ACTUAL
HEALTH
203
30
86
18
70
100
50
242
28
1200
4,400
3431
800
ENFORCEMENT INSPECTIONS
SAFETY
HEALTH
TOTAL
PROGRAMED
COMPLAINT
REFERRAL
FATALITY
MONITORING
FOLLOWUP
TOTAL
527
54
581
51
92
143
0
6
6
8
0
8
0
16
16
398
35
433
985
203
1,188
CONSULTATIONS
INITIAL FOLLOW-UP TRAINING & ASSISTANCE TOTAL
SAFETY
12
5
1
18
HEALTH
60
8
2
70
TOTAL
72
13
3
88
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Below are highlights from the most recently available injury/illness data for the
public sector in New Jersey
Incidence rates
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of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses by selected industries, 2005 - 2010
New Jersey
Total Recordable Cases
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Industry
NAICS
3
code
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
3.7
3.8
3.7
4.0
4.1
4.4
Private industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.............................................
.......
3.2
3.3
3.2
3.5
3.6
3.8
State and local government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.............................................
...............
7.0
7.0
7.3
7.7
7.6
8.1
State government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.............................................
........
5.8
6.0
6.5
6.6
6.9
7.5
11.5
17.4
20.9
19.5
All industries including state and local government
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4
Support activities for transportation . . . . . . . . . . .
.............................................
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Nursing and residential care facilities . . . . . . . . . .
.............................................
.........................
Correctional institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.............................................
................
13.9
12.3
488
623
13.0
16.6
15.5
16.7
17.6
15.1
92214
7.9
9.0
10.0
9.8
10.6
13.3
7.5
7.4
7.7
8.2
7.8
8.4
9.1
9.2
9.6
10.3
10.2
10.6
11.4
12.5
11.8
12.3
14.6
13.5
13.9
12.0
11.7
14.0
11.8
13.8
Local government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.............................................
........
Public administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.............................................
............
Police protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.............................................
...........
Correctional institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Fire protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.............................................
.........
92
10.4
92212
11.0
92214
11.6
92216
12.8
11.6
12.7
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Incidence rates represent the number of injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers and were
calculated as: (N/EH) x 200,000 where
N
EH
200,000
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3
4
= number of injuries and illnesses
= total hours worked by all employees during
the calendar year
= base for 100 equivalent full-time workers
(working 40 hours per week, 50 weeks per year).
Totals include data for industries not shown separately.
North American Industry Classification System 2002 Edition
Excludes farms with fewer than 11 employees.
NOTE: Because of rounding, components may not add to totals.
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2005-2010 Non-Fatal Occupational Injury and Illness Incident Rates for Industry
Sectors Covered by PEOSH 5-Year Strategic Plan
Injury and Illness Incident Rates from 2005 to 2010
INDUSTRY SECTOR
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Support activities for transportation
19.5
20.9
17.4
11.5
12.3
13.9
Nursing and residential care facilities
15.1
17.6
16.7
15.5
16.6
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Police protection
12.3
11.8
12.5
11.4
10.4
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Fire protection
13.8
11.8
14
11.7
12.7
12.8
* Baseline year for PEOSH 5-Year Strategic Plan
Injury and Illness Incident Rate Change Percentage from 2005 to 2010
INDUSTRY SECTOR
2006
2007
*2008
2009
2010
Support activities for transportation
7.2
-10.8
-41.0
-36.9
-28.7
Nursing and residential care facilities
16.6
10.6
2.6
9.9
-13.9
Police protection
-4.1
1.6
-7.3
-15.4
-10.6
Fire protection
-14.5
1.4
-15.2
-8.0
-7.2
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Analysis
Since 2005 when PEOSH began using NJ DLWD‟s Division of Program Planning,
Analysis and Evaluation (A&E), three of the four public sector industries identified in
the current 5-Year Strategic Plan show an overall decline in non-fatal occupational injury
and illness incidence rates based on the most recent available data (2010).
Nursing and residential care facilities rates however have fluctuated and remain higher
than 2005 when data was first collected for this analysis. Information provided by the NJ
Department of Health and Senior Services indicates that assaults on employees and
musculoskeletal disorders from improper lifting account for one-half to three-quarters of
the injuries at NJ State Developmental Centers which comprise the majority of facilities
within NAICS 623.
Progress Toward Meeting Developmental Steps As a State Plan
NJ PEOSH has completed all developmental steps as a State Plan State. NJ PEOSH
revised the written State Plan to reflect all updated changes that have been made. The
updated written plan was submitted to region II as part of the final approval process.
PROGRESS TOWARD STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
The New Jersey Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health State OSHA Annual
Report (SOAR) for FFY 2011 provides a summary of the PEOSH activities and results as
they relate to the PEOSH Strategic Plan for FY2009 – FY2013. The strategic goals,
objectives, and activities provide the focus for PEOSH enforcement, education and
training, outreach, and administrative programs. Our strategic goals help us to
accomplish our mission by focusing on prevention and protection. Working in
partnership with our customers, we focus on providing safe and healthful workplaces for
New Jersey‟s public employees, and on preventing workplace injuries and illnesses.
PEOSH success in meeting the goals and objectives as outlined in the Strategic Plan are
measured by combining results from multiple program areas in both the NJDLWD and
the NJDHSS. The Strategic Plan is designed to integrate various activities, and to present
a unified purpose and direction for all of the programmatic elements within PEOSH. For
example, when a new standard is adopted, compliance inspections will be conducted to
ensure compliance with the standard, training and outreach materials will be developed,
and compliance assistance will be provided to educate employers and workers and to
assist employers in compliance.
The strategic plan identifies three fundamental goals to reduce workplace injuries,
illnesses and fatalities in New Jersey. The goals, activities to meet the goals and FY2011
outcomes are described below.
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Strategic Goal #1
Improve workplace safety and health for all public employees as evidenced by fewer
hazards, reduced exposures and fewer injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
Outcome Goal: Reduce the number of worker injuries and illnesses, by focusing
statewide attention and Agency resources on the most prevalent types of injuries,
illnesses, the most hazardous public occupations, and the most hazardous workplaces.
Performance Goal 1.1 State Support Activities for Transportation (NAICS 488)
Decrease non-fatal occupational injury and illness incident rates in state, county and/or
local agencies in the specific NAICS segments by 5 percent by 2013 (1 percent per year).
In year one NJDLWD planned to:
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Identify and verify all worksites covered by NAICS 488;
Send a letter to the included NAICS employers requiring them to submit NJOSH
300 data for every facility for the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008;
Collect and analyze NJOSH 300 data for the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and
2008 from the targeted facilities; and
Verify that the information provided by the employers is accurate. This
information will be used as the baseline.
In addition in year one LWD planned to:
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Identify appropriate outreach materials;
Make outreach materials available through mass mailing and the website;
Conduct outreach for training and consultation services;
Identify organizations to form alliance/partnership; and
Develop a baseline
Activities
A summary of activities is found in the table at the end of the report.
Outcome Measures
All work sites were identified. The employers are:
 New Jersey Turnpike Authority;
 South Jersey Transportation Authority; and
 South Jersey Port Corporation.
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The baseline to be used is the 2009 NAICS 488 incidence rate of nonfatal occupational
injuries and illnesses of 12.3 total recordable cases (Source the NJDLWD, Division of
Program Planning, Analysis and Evaluation) See chart page (5)
http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/content/occsafheasvy_index.html). A five percent
decrease from the baseline of 11.5 percent will result in a rate of 10.9 recordable cases.
The latest Division of Program Planning, Analysis and Evaluation data is for the year
2010. The 2010 total recordable cases for Support Activities for Transportation increased
from the baseline of 12.3 to 13.9. The increase may be due to an increase in road
construction work funded through ARRA funding. The overall trend for NAICS 488 is
down 28.7% however from the 2005 rate of 19.5 (see p. 5).
Performance Goal 1.2 State Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (NAICS 623)
Decrease non-fatal occupational injury and illness incident rates in state, county and/or
local agencies in the specific NAICS segments by 5 percent by 2013 (1 percent per year).
In year one NJDLWD planned to:
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Identify and verify all worksites covered by NAICS 623
All worksites and facilities have been identified
In addition NJDLWD planned to:
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
Identify appropriate outreach materials;
Make outreach materials available through mass mailing and the website;
Conduct outreach for training and consultation services;
Identify organizations to form alliance/partnership;
Develop a baseline
Activities
A summary of activities is found in the table at the end of the report. In addition, the
following activities were undertaken;
PEOSH Program consultation staff initiated a consultation emphasis program to reduce
the injuries and illnesses related to workplace violence and lifting (safe patient handling).
These facilities have recorded high injury and illness rates. The PEOSH Program will
evaluate rates, evaluate the workplace and make recommendations to reduce injuries and
illnesses related to workplace violence
The NJ PEOSH Safety Training / Consultation Unit exhibited at two Healthcare
Association of New Jersey (HCANJ) conferences. These conferences provided an
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opportunity to promote PEOSH cooperative services to public sector nursing home
Administrators, Director‟s of Nursing, and other high ranking officials.
Outcome Measures
All worksites were identified. Employers with facilities included in this NAICS code are;
NJ Department of Corrections
Garden State, Youth Reception and Corrections Center
Wagner, Youth Correctional Institute
NJ Department of Human Services
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Hunterdon Developmental Center
New Lisbon Developmental Center
North Jersey Developmental Center
Vineland Developmental Center
Woodbine Developmental Center
Woodbridge Developmental Center
NJ Department of Law and Public Safety
Training School for Boys and Girls
NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
NJ Veterans Home, Menlo Park
NJ Veterans Home, Paramus
NJ Veterans Home, Vineland
The baseline used is the 2009 NAICS 623 incidence rates of non-fatal occupational
injuries and illnesses of 16.6 total recordable cases (Source the NJDLWD, Division of
Program Planning, Analysis and Evaluation See chart page (5)
http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/content/occsafheasvy_index.html). A five percent
decrease from the baseline of 16.6 will result in a rate of 15.8 total recordable cases.
The 2010 total recordable case rate decreased from the baseline of 16.6 to 15.8. PEOSH
met the goal of a 5% decrease.
NJ PEOSH met with NJ Department of Treasury, Division of Risk Management which
recently began using a new computer data system to track the nature of accidents that
result in lost work time claims by state employees.
Performance Goal 1.3 – Local Fire Protection (NAICS 92216)
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Decrease non-fatal occupational injury and illness incident rates in state, county and/or
local agencies in the specific NAICS segments by 5 percent by 2013 (1 percent per year).
Activities
A summary of activities is found in the table at the end of the report. In addition the
following activities were undertaken;
The PEOSH Safety Training Unit conducted six training sessions at the Somerset County
Fire Academy and four classes at the Middlesex Fire Academy in FY2011. Courses that
were offered included back safety, slips, trips, and falls, lock out / tag out, and forklift
safety. These classes were provided to firefighters as part of their training at the academy.
Outcome Measures
The baseline to be used is the 2009 NAICS 92216 incidence rate of nonfatal occupational
injuries and illnesses of 12.7 total recordable cases (Source the NJDLWD, Division of
Program Planning, Analysis and Evaluation. See chart page (3).
http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/content/occsafheasvy_index.html). A five percent
decrease from the baseline of 12.7 will result in a rate of 12.1 total recordable cases.
The latest Division of Program Planning, Analysis and Evaluation data is for the year
2010. The 2010 total recordable cases for Fire Protection increased from the baseline of
12.7 to 12.8. The overall trend for NAICS 92216 is down 7% however from the 2005
rate of 13.8 (see p. 5).
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) statistics for the fire
service identify cardiac arrest and motor vehicle accidents as the predominant cause of
firefighter injuries/illnesses and fatalities which are largely beyond the control of NJ
PEOSH‟s enforcement capabilities.
Performance Goal 1.4 – Local Police Protection (NAICS 92212)
Decrease injuries and illnesses in state, county and/or local agencies in the specific
NAICS segments by 5 percent by 2013 as follows (1 percent per year):
Activities
A summary of activities is found in the table at the end of the report.
Outcome Measures
The baseline to be used is the 2009 NAICS 92212 incidence rate of nonfatal occupational
injuries and illnesses of 10.4 total recordable cases (Source the NJDLWD, Division of
Program Planning, Analysis and Evaluation See chart page (5)
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http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/content/occsafheasvy_index.html). A five percent
decrease from the baseline of 10.4 will result in a rate of 9.9 total recordable cases.
The 2010 total recordable cases for the local police protection increased from the baseline
of 10.4 to 11.0. PEOSH will continue to focus on inspection activities in NAICS 92212
for FFY 2012.
Strategic Goal #2
To promote safety and health values in New Jersey’s public sector workplaces.
Outcome Goal: To promote public sector employer and worker awareness of,
commitment to, and participation in safety and health.
Performance Goal 2.1 – Disseminate Guidelines for Joint Labor Management
Health and Safety Committees to all New Jersey State Agencies. Encourage public
New Jersey State Agencies to develop and implement or improve Joint Labor
Management Safety and Health Committees.
Year 1
Identify appropriate outreach materials
Mass mail outreach materials
Conduct outreach for training and consultation services
Identify organizations to form alliance/partnerships
Activities
A summary of activities is found in the table at the end of the report. In addition the
following activities were undertaken;
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDLWD) Joint
Labor Management Health and Safety Committee. The PEOSH Compliance
Assistance staff member participates in all NJDLWD safety committee meetings. These
meetings are held once a month and rotate to a different NJDLWD location each month.
The advantage of holding these meetings at the different locations is the participation of
local union representatives and visibility of the joint labor management safety committee
to local office NJDLWD employees.
Progress on this goal has been slowed by the lack of available staff to conduct;
outreach, trainings, mailings and develop alliances.
Outcome Measures
Identified appropriate materials
Drafted letter to send to agencies
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The FY2011 goal was not met because staff retired and were not replaced.
Performance Goal 2.2 – The NJDHSS PEOSH Program will conduct programmed
inspections, and/or consultation visits, and/or provide outreach and training to 20% (110)
of municipal departments of public works by the end of FY2013 (4% or 22 per year).
Activities
A summary of activities is found in the table at the end of the report.
Outcome Measures
The annual goal of 22 programmed inspections and consultations was met. The NJDHSS
PEOSH Program conducted 26 programmed inspections and 5 consultations at municipal
departments of public works. At each programmed inspection and consultation,
education/outreach materials were provided. In addition, 1 training program was
conducted at a municipal department of public works.
Performance Goal 2.3 – Customer Satisfaction (Consultation)
Every year 90% of public employers targeted through consultation visits rate the
intervention as highly effective (score 7 or higher, on scale of 1 through 10 on the
customer satisfaction survey).
As stated in the Annual Plan, PEOSH planned to have 90% of public employers targeted
through consultation visits rate the intervention as highly effective (score 7 or higher, on
a scale of 1 through 10 on the customer satisfaction survey).
Activities and Interim Outcome Measures
A summary of activities is found in the table at the end of the report. In addition the
following activities were undertaken;
100 % of public employers responding to the PEOSH Consultation survey rated the
intervention as highly effective which exceeds the goal of 90% customer satisfaction.
Performance Goal 2.4 – Customer Satisfaction – (Education and Training)
Every year 90% of compliance assistance interventions (outreach, seminars, mass
mailings, hazard bulletins, newsletters) conducted/distributed in the public sector have
rated the intervention as highly effective, (For DHSS score 3 or higher, on a scale of 1
through 5 on the customer satisfaction survey and for NJDLWD a score of 7 or higher on
a scale of 1 through 10 on the customer satisfaction survey.)
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As stated in the Annual Plan, PEOSH planned to have 90% of compliance assistance
interventions (e.g., outreach, seminars, mass mailings, hazard bulletins, newsletters, etc.)
conducted/distributed in the public sector have rated the intervention as highly effective.
(For DHSS score 3 or higher, on a scale of 1 through 5 on the customer satisfaction
survey, and for NJDLWD a score of 7 or higher on a scale of 1 through 10 on the
customer satisfaction survey.)
Activities
A summary of activities is found in the table at the end of the report
Outcome Measures
Of those who responded to the survey, 100% rated the compliance assistance as highly
effective.
Performance Goal 2.5 – Employee Involvement
100% of PEOSH interventions include employee involvement (every year).
As stated in the FFY 2011 Annual Performance Plan, PEOSH planned to have 100% of
PEOSH interventions (e.g., inspections, consultations, etc.) include employee
involvement every year.
Activities
A summary of activities is found in the table at the end of the report.
Outcome Measures
There was 100% employee involvement.
Outreach Activities
PEOSH Advisory Board; For the year 2011, PEOSH conducted a total of 4 PEOSH
Advisory Board meetings as part of their outreach program. These meetings involve
employer and employee representatives from State, counties and municipalities. Several
public representatives are also represented. Minutes are provided to members on health
and safety topics that are presented for discussion at the meetings. Ongoing data for
enforcement, consultation and training services provided by PEOSH is presented to the
group. Special alerts and updates on standard adoptions are also presented.
Minutes are kept on file and are used to continually improve the level of service provided
by PEOSH.
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Four advisory board meetings are scheduled for FFY 2012.
PEOSH Advisory Board Subcommittee on Workplace Violence in Schools: A sub
committee was developed in 2009 to investigate what measures can be taken to address
student violence against teachers in New Jersey‟s public schools as a result of a
workplace violence investigation conducted by NJDLWD PEOSH at a North Jersey
School. The subcommittee was comprised of representatives of the PEOSH Advisory
Board, school board members and the NJ Education Association. In 2010 the committee
developed a list of recommendations from those meetings. The finalized list has been
submitted to the PEOSH Advisory Board which is currently under review to decide what
recommendations should be forwarded to the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce
Development to seek sponsorship for legislative action.
American Lung Association, Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition
NJDHSS PEOSH Program staff members continued to work with representatives from
the American Lung Association, Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition (PACNJ) on the
PACNJ Asthma Friendly Schools Award. For a school to qualify for the award they must
meet six requirements. One PACNJ requirement is that the school provides assurance
that they have an indoor air quality program that as a minimum complies with the
requirements of the PEOSH Indoor Air Quality Standard.
To assist PACNJ the NJDHSS PEOSH Program is providing indoor air quality training to
the school‟s Indoor Air Quality Team members. The Indoor Air Quality Team members
include school administrators, school nurses, school facilities staff and teachers. The
reasoning behind PEOSH Program participation is that the good practices required by the
PEOSH Indoor air Quality Standard improve indoor air quality which reduces asthma
triggers.
The PACNJ requirements for an Asthma Friendly Schools Award are:
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A Nebulizer is required in each school (as mandated by NJSA 18A:40-12.7);
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Each school nurse is to complete the PACNJ 3 Part Video Series Training;
“Asthma Management in the School Setting” (this fulfills the requirement
mandated by NJSA 18A:40-12.8);
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Each school nurse is to conduct the PACNJ Faculty In-Service Video Program:
“ABCs of Asthma are All‟Bout Control” ( as mandated by NJSA 18A:40-12.9);
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Each school nurse is to view the PACNJ On-Line Power Point Presentation:
“Asthma Action Plan: School Nurses Leading the Way” and take the online quiz;
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The school superintendent is required to sign the „No-Idling Pledge” for the
school district; and
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 Each school is to establish an Indoor Air Quality Team.
Each school that qualifies is recognized publicly for this special accomplishment.
Schools that qualify receive an award to display at the school and are listed on the
Asthma Friendly School Award section of the PACNJ website (www.pacnj.org).
Legionnella Task Force: NJDHSS PEOSH staff participated on the NJDHSS
Legionnella Task Force. The Task Force is responsible for responding to Legionnella
outbreaks in New Jersey.
Performance Goal 2.6 – Safety and Health Achievement Recognition (SHARP)
Award Safety and Health Achievement Recognition (SHARP, Inspection Deferral) to 20
worksites by the end of FFY2013.
As stated the Annual Plan, PEOSH planned to award four (4) worksites the Safety and
Health Achievement Recognition (SHARP).
Activities
A summary of activities is found in the table at the end of the report. In addition the
following activities were undertaken;
Safety and Health SHARP is discussed during each consultation visit.
Outcome Measures:
In FFY 2011, there were a total of six SHARP sites during the year, but their SHARP
status all expired in Q3 of FY2011. Five SHARP consultations were completed in
FY2011. All five SHARP reviews are currently pending.
Strategic Goal 3
Performance Goal 3.1–Fatality Investigations/Inspections
Initiate inspections of fatalities and catastrophes within one day on notification for 95%
of occurrences to prevent further injuries or deaths by the end of FFY 2011.
As stated in the FFY 2011 Annual Plan, PEOSH planned to initiate inspections of
fatalities and catastrophes within one (1) day of notification for 95% of occurrences to
prevent further injuries or deaths.
Activities
A summary of activities is found in the table at the end of the report. In addition the
following activities were undertaken;
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Outcome Measures:
There were 8 fatalities in FFY 2011. All investigations were initiated within one day of
notification exceeding the Strategic Goal of 95%.
Performance Goal 3.2A–Safety Complaints Received
As stated in the Annual Plan, the NJDLWD planned to initiate 95% of safety complaint
inspections within five (5) working days of notification.
Activities
For FFY 2011, the NJDLWD received 51 complaints. All resulting inspections were
initiated within 5 days.
Outcome Measures:
NJDLWD 100% of the complaint investigations were initiated within 5 days.
Performance Goal 3.2B –Health Complaints Received
As stated in the Annual Plan, the NJDHSS goal is to initiate 95% of non-IAQ/ sanitation
complaint inspections within five (5) working days of notification.
Activities
For FFY2011 NJDHSS PEOSH Program received 38 complaints. Thirty-eight
inspections were initiated within five days (average 3.1 days, range 1-5 days). The
NJDHSS PEOSH Program received 120 IAQ and sanitation complaints in FFY2011.
Outcome Measures:
The goal to initiate 95% of non-IAQ/sanitation complaints was met. 100% (38/38) of the
non-IAQ, non-sanitation complaints were initiated within five days.
Assessment of State Performance of Mandated Activities
Outcome Measures:
Enforcement
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LABOR: The NJDLWD safety enforcement conducted 985 inspections which was 115
short of its goal. NJDLWD staff attended extensive training in the 4th quarter which
resulted in fewer inspections being conducted.
HEALTH: The NJDHSS PEOSH Program conducted 203 inspections, exceeding the
goal of 165..
Consultation
LABOR: The NJLWD PEOSH Program did not meet the goal of 30 safety consultations.
Only 18 safety consultations were completed in FY2011. The reason for this is PEOSH
Consultation staff was reduced from three in FY 2009 to zero in FY2011. To compensate
for the lack of staffing in this area during the hiring freeze currently in effect for the State
of New Jersey, we have started training our PEOSH Trainers and Compliance Assistance
Specialist (three staff members total). We also gained approval from OSHA to have one
of our private sector trainers assist with PEOSH Consultations on a part-time basis. In
FY2011 two of these employees have received enough training to begin working on
consultations. Beginning in FY2012, PEOSH Consultation will be adding two 50%
PEOSH Consultants which will equal one fulltime PEOSH Consultant. Our goal for
FY2012 is 50 consultations which should be achievable with the addition of two 50%
dedicated staff persons and the help of the PEOSH Training Unit / Compliance
Assistance Specialist.
HEALTH: The NJDHSS PEOSH Program conducted 70 consultations but was unable to
achieve the goal of 86. In April one of the two consultants transferred to another
program within the DHSS. The state hiring freeze was in place for the entire year.
Training
LABOR: The PEOSH Training Unit exceeded the goal of 100 training classes reaching
1,200 students. In FY2011, 242 training classes were provided to 3,431 public employees
in New Jersey. One PEOSH Consultation Training and Assistance visit was also
completed. For FY2012, the PEOSH Training Units goal is again to administer 100
classes, but to increase the number of participants to 1,500.
HEALTH: The NJDHSS PEOSH Program conducted 28 training classes but was unable
to meet the goal of 50. The PEOSH Program had zero trainers for the FFY and was not
able to hire.
Penalties
The Office of Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (OPEOSH) has
concluded that to better serve and to make workplaces safer and healthier, those areas
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that incur penalties for violations could create safer and healthier environments by using
consultation services in their workplaces. As a result and to encourage the use of these
consultation services, the OPEOSH may at an informal conference offer a reduction in
the amount of the imposed penalties of up to 75% provided that the offending authority
agrees to total consultation services for all facilities within the municipality. This
agreement would include both the Department of Labor and Workforce Development
(DLWD) and the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) consultation units.
Should the offending authority agree to a partial consultation involving only the facility
where violations were cited, a penalty reduction would be limited to 25% of the original
penalty.
Should a penalty reduction agreement be made at the informal conference, the Assistant
Director overseeing the LWD consultation services along with the DHSS designee shall
ensure that the proper documents are filled out and that the consultation visits are
initiated in a timely manner. Upon the completion of consultation services, the Assistant
Director and DHSS designee shall advise the Chief of PEOSH of said completion so that
the penalty case may be closed. PEOSH will extend abatement dates if necessary
following established PEOSH guidelines.
In FFY 2011 there were 3 penalty settlements that resulted in full safety and health
consultations for those municipalities.
Discrimination
NJDLWD: Conducted 9 discrimination complaint cases, seven of which were
completed within 90 days. Two cases were determined to be meritorious, seven cases
were not meritorious, two of the cases (one merit and one non merit) were forwarded to
the Office of Administrative Law are pending.
Two NJDLWD PEOSH personnel are trained to conduct discrimination complaints.
Compliance Assistance
The NJDLWD PEOSH CAS has reported the following activities:
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On October 1, 2010, the Compliance Assistance Specialist attended a meeting of the
NJDLWD Health and Safety Committee meeting in Dover. Main agenda items were
progress on the construction plan approvals for the new Patterson One-stop, and the
fact that there were no viable alternative bids, thus preventing the relocation of the
Camden One-stop. (employee complaints to PEOSH could result)
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On October 4, 2010, the Compliance Assistance Specialist conducted a presentation
for the Somerset County Joint Insurance Fund. Representatives from twelve
municipalities in Somerset County were present. The presentation focused on the
services provided by PEOSH including enforcement, consultation, and training.
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On October 20, 2010, the Compliance Assistance Specialist attended the Commission
on Radiation Protection Meeting (CORP) held at NJDEP‟s Arctic Parkway facility in
Ewing, NJ. The bulk of the meeting discussed an upcoming trial where a prospective
licensee is suing the Licensing branch of NJDEP regarding the disqualification of his
application. While the applicant has not met the requirement for two years of
professional experience in x-ray / fluoroscopy, they are challenging this prerequisite
as a requirement for licensing.
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On November 5, 2010, the Compliance Assistance Specialist attended a meeting of
the NJDLWD Safety and Health Committee at the New Brunswick One Stop Career
Center. A recent workplace violence incident which took place at the Trenton Labor
Building during a Wage and Hour hearing was discussed, and it was agreed that the
committee needs to come up with recommendations for those divisions which
encounter the public under distressed circumstances (Wage & Hour, Unemployment,
etc.) Also discussed was the bed bug infestation, stink bugs infiltrating some
NJDLWD offices, and IAQ concerns.
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On December 10, 2010, the Compliance Assistance Specialist participated in the
NJDLWD Health and Safety Committee monthly meeting at the Cape May County
One-Stop in Wildwood. Specific topics discussed are listed below.
o The source of sewer gas in the Vineland Office has been identified and
repaired.
o The “NJ Alert” phone notification system is up for approval in the
Commissioner‟s office.
o The IAQ complaints have all been addressed as per NJ Department of
Treasury‟s Industrial Hygienist.
o Bed bug concerns and complaints in LWD facilities throughout the State,
continue to increase. LWD is following the recommendations of the
Department of Health and Senior Services in dealing with these
complaints and concerns. Several reports of bed bug bites have been
received by building management.
o Stink bug complaints seem to be decreasing due to colder weather.
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On December 15, 2010, the Compliance Assistance Specialist attended the
Commission on Radiation Protection (CORP) meeting at the New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Arctic Parkway Facility in Ewing. The
meeting focused on two primary topics described below:
o A lawsuit has been brought against CORP for not issuing a Radiation
Technician license to an applicant. The applicant is arguing that their
schooling should substitute for the practical experience required by the
license. A portion of the meeting was devoted to preparation for the legal
proceedings.
o CORP voted on the reinstatement of seven X-ray Technician licenses. The
seven licenses were suspended due to criminal activity involving the
license holders. Five of the licenses were reinstated through the vote. The
other two licenses were not reinstated due to the fact that the holders had
not completed their probationary requirements.
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On December 29, 2010, the Compliance Assistance Specialist attended a Focus Four
Development meeting at the Atlantic OSHA Training Center at UMDNJ in
Piscataway, New Jersey. The purpose of this meeting was to develop standardized
curriculum on the Focus Four Hazards in Construction for the OSHA 10 Hour
Construction Class.
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On January 3, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist attended a meeting at the
Atlantic OSHA Training Center to finalize Focus Four training curriculum previous
worked on at a meeting held on December 29, 2010. The purpose of these meetings
was to develop standardized curriculum on the Focus Four Hazards in Construction
for the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Class.
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On January 19, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist attended the quarterly
meeting of the Safe Schools alliance at the NJ Department of Education in Trenton,
NJ. Some of the key issues discussed included the possibility of providing an OSHA
10 Hour class to the Structured Learning Environment Teachers, a new state antibullying law, and revisions to NJAC Chapter 19, subchapter 6 on child labor safety
and health regulations.
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On February 4, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist attended the NJDLWD
Health and Safety Committee monthly meeting held at the Passaic One-Stop Career
Center. Some issues that arose included bed bug infestation at some NJDLWD
facilities, asbestos removal issues at the Paterson One-Stop, the new NJDLWD IAQ
policy regarding the spraying of scented aerosols, and lease issues at several OneStop locations.

On February 8, and March 8, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist represented
NJDLWD at meetings of the Clean Water Council. The Clean Water Council serves
as an advisory board to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
(NJDEP).
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On February 15, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist attended a workshop /
meeting of the New Jersey Cooperative Education Association (NJCEA) Alliance.
The key topic presented at this workshop was a PEOSH Update including changes to
the OSHA Outreach Program, the new PEOSH penalty schedule, elimination of the
90% penalty reduction for public employers and the emphasis program on
Recordkeeping.
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On February 15, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist provided Compliance
Assistance Support to the South Bergen Joint Insurance Fund (JIF) by giving a
Recordkeeping presentation at a stakeholders meeting held at the Lodi Municipal
Complex. Thirty eight persons attended the training. Additional PEOSH information
was also disseminated at the gathering, including whistleblower and complaint
information as well as how to obtain additional training on subjects the JIF does not
offer and the PEOSH Consultation program.
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On February 16, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist represented NJDLWD at
a meeting of the NJDEP / Commission on Radiation Protection. The key issue
discussed at this meeting was the concern of the Commission that several critical
radiation regulations will be allowed to “Sunset” resulting in loss of some federal
funding for enforcement of those regulations.
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On March 9, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist provided a Compliance
Assistance Presentation to 24 municipal fire chiefs attending a meeting of the Essex
County Fire Chief‟s Association. On March 10, 2011, the same presentation was
provided to 28 municipal fire chiefs attending a meeting of the Essex County New
Jersey Career Fire Chief‟s Association. Services available from PEOSH were
showcased during the presentation, in addition to updates on the way PEOSH
conducts inspections and does business in general.
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On March 11, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist attended the NJDLWD
Health and Safety Committee Meeting held at the Neptune One-Stop Career Center.
At this time there are no new reports of bedbugs or open PEOSH Orders to Comply.
A new IAQ policy was established that no scented cleansers or air fresheners can be
sprayed in NJDLWD facilities. The meeting primarily dealt with the leases for
several of the One-Stop Career Centers including Newark, Neptune, Phillipsburg,
New Brunswick, Wildwood, Paterson, Passaic, and Jersey City.
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On March 17, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist attended a
workshop/meeting of the NJ Highway Work Zone Partnership. One of the items
discussed at the workshop were two recent highway worker fatalities. The facts and
circumstances surrounding the deaths were reviewed by the members and possible
recommendations to modify existing work practices will be discussed at the
conference in a few weeks.
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On April 1, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist attended the NJ Dept. of
Labor and Workforce Development Safety Committee meeting held at the Gloucester
County One-Stop Career Center in Thorofare, NJ. The meeting focused on potential
problems at the Thorofare LWD facility. Discussed were the handicap entrance,
indoor air quality, mold, and potential trip hazards.
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On April 12, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist participated in a workshop
meeting of the NJ Clean Water Council with NJDEP. The meeting was in
preparation for a presentation to be given to the DEP Commissioner in May. The
presentation will cover legislating and enforcing mandatory infrastructure
maintenance and repair financing for all suppliers of drinking water in NJ.
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On April 20, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist gave a CAS presentation to
seventeen students attending an OSHA safety class at the Atlantic OSHA Ed. Center
in Piscataway. The audience consisted of students from both the private and public
sectors. Information and handouts about the OSHA /PEOSH consultation services, as
well as WFD and PEOSH training services were presented. A tour of the LWD
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PEOSH website was given to the audience in order to acquaint them with the
information available for viewing and download.
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On April 26, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist delivered a presentation to
Cape May Fire Department. The focus of the presentation was to inform them of the
services available from PEOSH, including the PEOSH subject matter training
courses, as well as the PEOSH consulting services available to them free of charge.
Details of the SHARP program were also showcased. The chief and his staff all
agreed that they should make use of both the training and consulting services with the
goal of entering the SHARP program.
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On May 3, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist provided a compliance
assistance information presentation at the Somerset county joint insurance fund
assembly‟s award breakfast which was held in Bridgewater, NJ. The 84 safety
professional attendees learned of the strategic initiatives currently in place and the
emphasis being placed on them by PEOSH. Free services available from PEOSH
were also showcased along with the benefits of the consultation SHARP program.
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On May 4, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist facilitated a workplace
violence training / workshop for the three hearing officers of NJDLWD Wage and
Hour. Many issues relevant to the safety and security of the hearing officers as well as
the clients were discussed and suggestions were recorded. This issue was dealt with
in a workshop setting so as to permit a discussion and yield a more accurate and
effective result. Some issues, initially presented as safety and security issues, also
showed ancillary benefits in hearing efficiency and enhanced customer service.
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On May 4, 2011, a PEOSH Trainer provided a presentation to the Building Code
Officials of Central NJ. This training was arranged through correspondence with the
Marlton OSHA Area Office who also sent one of their CSHOs to present to the group
of public employees.
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On May 9, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist participated in the monthly
meeting/workshop of the LWD Safety and Health committee. The meeting was held
at the Paterson one-stop with eight members participating. There were no open
PEOSH orders to comply. Several issues regarding employee concerns at various
LWD facilities throughout the state were discussed, solutions were agreed upon and
appropriate action ordered to be taken.
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On May 25, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist reviewed the Atlantic City
Public Works Electrical Bureaus training records. From this review,
recommendations were made to utilize PEOSH Training services and possibly
PEOSH Consultation. It was determined that a future presentation will be provided to
all department heads of the Atlantic City Public Works Department.
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On June 3, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) attended the NJDLWD
Health and Safety Committee Meeting which was held at the Plainfield One-Stop
Career Center. Several building issues were discussed including the likelihood that
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some of the NJDLWD leased space may be relocated soon. Presently there are no
open PEOSH Orders to Comply.
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On June 6, 2011, one of the PEOSH Trainers conducted a presentation explaining
PEOSH‟s services to the NJ College Health and Environmental Safety Society
(CHESS). The CHESS group is made up of safety and health professionals from both
public and private colleges in NJ.
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On June 13, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist provided training and
compliance information at the work zone safety awareness for municipal and county
public works personnel class sponsored by our OSHA partner, the Center for
advanced infrastructure and Technology of Rutgers University. The class was held at
the Gloucester County DPW in Clayton. Additional information about PEOSH
training and consulting services was disseminated to the class of 37 public works
employees in attendance.
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One June 14, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist participated in a workshop
meeting of the DEP‟s Clean Water Council. Today‟s topic for the workshop was
brainstorming new and innovative ways to maintain a funding level for water
infrastructure preventive maintenance and repair in today‟s tight economic climate.
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One June 15, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist participated in a meeting of
the DEP‟s Commission on Radiation Protection. The commission members were
presented with a variety of exemption requests involving the use of various types of
exposure monitoring devices for both employee and patient safety. The commission
is empowered to grant this exemption provided there is no contest from the
Radiological Protection Board. In these cases, there was no such contest present.
After careful review of patient and employee safety issues, the exemptions were
granted consistent with previous decisions involving similar situations.
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On July 1, 2011, the PEOSH Compliance Assistance Specialist participated in a
meeting of the LWD Health & Safety committee. There are no open PEOSH orders to
comply for any LWD facility. Discussed was placing emergency numbers by every
LWD telephones. This will direct incident reporting to Security so they can alert the
appropriate emergency service (State Police or EMS).
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On July 13, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist participated in a combination
meeting of the Southern New Jersey Federal Safety and Health Committee, the
Northern New Jersey Federal Safety and Health Committee, New Jersey State Safety
Council and the Voluntary Protection Program Participants Association. The keynote
speaker was Joseph Petrecca, of the New Jersey State Safe Schools Alliance. Mr.
Petrecca spoke to the importance of establishing safety and health programs and
maintaining them to reflect any updates or changes in OSHA / PEOSH regulations.
He also emphasized the importance of keeping training for all employees up to date
and current.
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On August 2, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist and Assistant Chief
participated in the OSHA compliance assistance conference call which was
comprised of approximately 35 federal and state plan participants throughout the
OSHA family. National emphasis programs along with regional initiatives were
discussed along with the release of several outreach programs for non-English
speaking workers. All of the new products will be available on the OSHA website as
they are approved for public distribution.
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On August 5, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist participated in the LWD
health and safety committee meeting held at the Phillipsburg One-Stop Career Center.
A new process has been developed in which a designated representative from each
field office submits a report each month noting any problems at their facility. Some
of the issues will receive attention as safety or health issues, while the others will be
handled by the building management team. The primary focus issue at this meeting is
that of an anonymous complaint at the Newton Labor office. PEOSH Safety
conducted an inspection on 6/14/11 and PEOSH Health inspected on 6/15/11. The
Safety OTC was abated as per 8/4/11. The Health report is dated 7/22/11 and was
received by Slaton on 8/1/11. Discussed at this meeting was enforcement activity at a
LWD office located in Sussex County.
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On September 8, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist gave a CAS
Presentation to 31 Public Sector employees enrolled in the Highway Work Zone
Safety course at the Rutgers LTAP Center. PEOSH information was disseminated to
the students, including whistleblower and complaint filing information as well as how
any public sector department can obtain the services of the training division and the
consultation program.
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On September 13, 2011, the Compliance Assistance Specialist participated in a
workshop meeting of the NJ Clean Water Council. The key issues for this workshop
to schedule the date of the public hearing to Wednesday November 30, 2011 and to
integrate the inclusion of the Water Supply Advisory Council into this upcoming
meeting. Talking points and goals for the public hearing were discussed.
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On September 22, 2011, the PEOSH Compliance Assistance Specialist gave a CAS
Presentation to 22 employees enrolled in an OSHA Safety course at the Atlantic
OSHA Education Center in Piscataway. Both PEOSH and OSHA information was
disseminated to the students, including whistleblower and complaint filing
information as well as how any public sector department can obtain the services of
the PEOSH Training Unit or PEOSH Consultation Unit.
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On September 28, 2011, the PEOSH Compliance Assistance Specialist attended a
meeting of the Highway Work Zone Partnership Alliance. The mission of the
partnership is to promote the use of safe-work best practices in, as well as around, all
types of roadway work zones. This meeting focused on the changes in the 2009
MUTCD that were enacted on 12/31/2009 and which will be enforced as of
12/31/2011, such as the use of class2 and class3 high visibility reflective personal
protective equipment.
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On September 30, 2011, one PEOSH employee attended the NJDLWD Safety and
Health Committee meeting held at the Jersey City One-Stop Career Center. The main
issue discussed was concern over building security at the Jersey City facility. The
new NJ Alert group for Trenton NJDLWD employees was also advertised.
General Issues of Concern/Note/Information
New Jersey Fire Commission, Firefighter Health and Safety Advisory Council; The
Committee meets quarterly to discuss health and safety issues that affect New Jersey
Firefighters and make recommendations to the NJ Fire Commission. In FFY 2011 the
Committee worked on issues including firefighter personal protective equipment,
specifically SCBA aftermarket replacement bottles, clothing, fire fighter rehabilitation
practices, training and discussion of fire fighter fatalities.
Southern New Jersey Action Summit for Latino / Immigrant Worker Safety and
Health
On June 5, 2011, the PEOSH Occupational Safety Training Unit exhibited at the
Southern New Jersey Action Summit for Latino / Immigrant Worker Safety and Health
held in Bridgeton, NJ sponsored by Federal OSHA. The purpose of the summit was to
reach out to non-English speaking workers in Southern NJ to explain their rights under
OSHA and hazards they might be exposed to. The PEOSH booth promoted our bilingual
safety training services, particularly our Spanish forklift classes held at the NJDLWD
One-Stop Career Centers.
OSHA 10 Hour Training
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On November 3 and 4, 2010, the PEOSH Training Unit delivered an OSHA 10 Hour
General Industry class to twenty three employees from the New Jersey Department of
Corrections (NJDOC) and New Jersey Department of Children and Families
(NJDCF). Topics taught included Hazard Communication, Walking and Working
Surfaces, Electrical Safety, Personal Protective Equipment and many others. All
twenty three participants in the class received OSHA 10 Hour General Industry cards.
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On December 14 and 15, 2010, an OSHA 10 Hour Construction Class was conducted
at ISLES Energy and Green Job Training Center. The course was administered to
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seventeen students who completed all required elements. These seventeen students all
received OSHA 10 Hour Construction Cards.
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On January 13 and 20, 2011, the Occupational Safety Training Unit completed an
OSHA 10 Hour Construction class at ISLES in Trenton. This class was for students
involved in a green jobs training program. Fourteen students completed the class and
received OSHA 10 Hour Construction Cards.
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On February 14 and 15, 2011, an OSHA 10 Hour Construction Class was held under
the Green Jobs Initiative for the Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District in Newark, NJ.
Students received training in construction safety and health with topics including fall
protection, electrical safety, struck by and caught between hazards, and health hazards
in construction. Thirteen students completed the class and received OSHA 10 Hour
Construction Cards.
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On March 23 and 25, 2011, an OSHA 10 Hour Construction Class was held for
students in the Green Jobs Training Program at Atlantic Cape Community College.
The focus of this group of students is solar energy. Students completed segments
including electrical safety, hand and portable power tools, fall protection, and health
hazards in construction. Eight students completed the class and received OSHA 10
Hour Construction Cards.
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On March 28 and 30, 2011, an OSHA 10 Hour Construction Class was held for
students in the Green Jobs Training Program at Central Jersey Community
Development Corporation in Somerset, NJ. Students completed segments including
electrical safety, hand and portable power tools, fall protection, and health hazards in
construction. Twelve students completed the training and received OSHA 10 Hour
Construction Cards.
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On April 4, 2011, an OSHA 10 Hour Outreach Construction Class was held for
students in the Green Jobs Training Program at The Hispanic Family Center in
Camden, NJ. This was the second segment of this class which began on March 29,
2011. Seventeen students completed the training and will be receiving their OSHA 10
Hour Construction Cards.
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On June 6 and June 8, 2011, an OSHA 10 Hour Construction Class was held at the
Hispanic Family Center in Camden, NJ. The audience for this class included
participants from the Women‟s Re-Entry Training Program which helps women gain
skills to obtain employment. Students in this class received instruction in OSHA
Focus Four hazards, health hazards in construction, PPE, etc. Sixteen students
completed the training and will receive their OSHA 10 Hour Construction Cards.
PEOSH Regional Recordkeeping Training
In quarter 3 of FY2011, the 23G PEOSH Occupational Safety Training Unit and
Occupational Health Consultation Unit collaborated to offer seven regional PEOSH
Recordkeeping Training classes for public employers in New Jersey. Letters promoting
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the classes were mailed out approximately six weeks prior to the sessions to 1600 public
employers. The four training locations were geographically selected to maximize
attendance throughout the state. One of the classes was offered in the evening to reach the
volunteer firefighting community. Six out of the seven classes reached maximum
enrollment. In all 173 public employers received training in PEOSH Recordkeeping.
Based on the popularity of the class additional sessions will likely be scheduled in
FY2012.
Promotional Activities
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October 14, 2010, the PEOSH Training / Consultation Unit exhibited at the
Middlesex County College Health and Safety Fair in Edison, NJ. Information on the
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDLWD) OSHAPEOSH Consultation and Training programs and Governor‟s Safety Award program
were provided to students, faculty, staff and visitors to Middlesex County College.
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On October 27-28, 2011, the PEOSH Training / Consultation Unit exhibited at the
Health Care Association of New Jersey (HCANJ) Conference in Atlantic City, NJ.
Employees from many of New Jersey‟s Public Sector Nursing Homes attend the
conference including the Administrators and Nursing Directors providing good leads
for PEOSH services including Safety Training and Consultation.
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On November 16-18, 2010, the PEOSH Training / Consultation Unit exhibited at the
95th Annual Convention of the NJ League of Municipalities. The League provides an
excellent audience to promote PEOSH‟s services including Safety Training and
Consultation. The Governor‟s Health and Safety Awards Program was also discussed
with attendees. At the convention several good leads were obtained, and more public
employees were informed of PEOSH‟s services.
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On March 22 and 23, 2011, PEOSH Training / Consultation Unit exhibited at the
Health Care Association of New Jersey‟s (HCANJ) Annual Training Meeting at
Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, NJ. Attendees of the conference included public and
private sector nursing home administrators, directors of nursing, human resource
managers, and other assorted healthcare professionals. The HCANJ Annual Training
Meeting provided a great opportunity to promote PEOSH‟s cooperative services.
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On March 29 and 30, 2011, PEOSH Training / Consultation Unit exhibited the NJ
School Buildings and Grounds Association Annual Expo held at The Trump Taj
Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ. Attendees of the conference included public schools
buildings and grounds department employees. This was a perfect audience to promote
PEOSH Occupational Safety Training and Consultation.
Certified Education Facilities Manager Training
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The NJDHSS PEOSH Program enforces the New Jersey Indoor Air Quality Standard,
which applies to all public and charter schools in New Jersey. While the standard is
intended to protect the health of teachers and custodians, compliance with the standard
also is protective of the health of public school children throughout the state from indoor
contaminants, including mold. One of the requirements of the standard is for the
employer to identify and train a Designated Person responsible for complying with the
standard. This responsibility typically falls on the Facilities Manager. Every school
district is required to employ a Certified Educational Facilities Manager (CEFM), a
certification granted by Rutgers University.
The NJDHSS PEOSH Program continued its‟ training partnership with the Rutgers
CEFM program to provide indoor air quality training as part of the CEFM curriculum.
NJDHSS PEOSH Program staff taught five courses throughout the state in FFY 2011.
This partnership allows PEOSH to more efficiently reach our target audience while
minimizing the cost of compliance to school districts. The CEFM program benefits from
this partnership by being able to offer students up-to-date regulatory guidance directly
from the regulatory agency and being able to assure that students who achieve the
certification will meet the training requirements of the Indoor Air Quality Standard.
Assuring that facilities managers in New Jersey Schools have a basic understanding of
the importance of good indoor air quality is anticipated to have a benefit to all occupants
of our public schools by reducing preventable and costly chronic diseases associated with
poor indoor air quality, including asthma.
Homeland Security
The NJDLWD staff participated in several homeland security and emergency
response activities during FY2011. Among the events where the NJDLWD staff
participated include:
October 28, 2010, a NJDLWD staff member attended a meeting of the Domestic
Security Planning and Preparedness Group held at the Department of Military and
Veterans Affairs in Lawrenceville, NJ. Topics discussed; Mutualink IntrerOperability Communication System a New Jersey Case Study, NJ Urban Area
Security Initiative (UASI) project update and psychological and behavioral
consequences of disasters and terrorism.
November 12, 2010, a NJDLWD staff member attended the New Jersey State Wide
EMS Conference in Atlantic City. This seminar offered information on best practices
for hazard assessment, identification of EMS responder roles, personal protective
equipment selection, training requirements and decontamination of pre-transport
patients.
January 24 & 25, 2011, a NJDLWD staff member attended the Homeland Security
Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) training at Northampton Community
College in Bethlehem, PA. The HSEEP is a capabilities and performance-based
exercise program that provides a standardized methodology and terminology for
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exercise design, development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning. The
HSEEP constitutes a national standard for all exercises. Through exercises, the
National Exercise Program supports organizations to achieve objective assessments
of their capabilities so that strengths and areas for improvement are identified,
corrected, and shared as appropriate prior to a real incident.
January 27, 2011, a NJDLWD staff member attended a meeting of the Domestic
Security Planning and Preparedness Group held at the Department of Military and
Veterans Affairs in Lawrenceville, NJ. Topic discussed; procedures for school
administrators, faculty and staff, school security drill statute, N.J.S. 18A:41-1,
security drill workshop, school safety & security plan minimum requirements
guidebook, FEMA funded “STEP” program, emergency medical services, grants and
program management.
February 9, 2011, two NJDLWD staff members participated in the quarterly Regional
Emergency Management Plan (REMP) conference call. Topic discussed; logistics of
deploying the OSHA Region 2 tent at an event that would require multiple
operational periods, HAZ-WOPER and Decon training for OSHA staff and
organizing Go-Kits for REMP employees.
February 24, 2011, two NJDLWD staff members attended the Domestic Security
Preparedness Planning Group (DSPPG) meeting that was held in Lawrenceville, NJ.
Representative with NJ Law and Public Safety Office of Recovery and Victim
Assistance discussed the draft Assistance Center Plan Development. This plan would
help the public by providing links to various family assistance resources and would
be initiated in the event of mass casualty to provide for a Family Assistance Center
where the general public would be assisted by a social worker assigned to their case.
DSPPG representatives discussed sheltering and housing issues and roles in the
various ESF‟s (Emergency Support Functions) for the non-USAI (Urban Areas
Security Initiative) and UASI Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Project. Part of the
UASI EOP Project is to conduct a gap analysis to identify areas of improvement for
emergency response activities and actions.
July 20, 2011, a NJDLWD staff member participated on the State Emergency
Preparedness Conference call. Topics discussed; BP oil spill, heat stress, Japan
radiation and the tornado page.
A NJDLWD staff member represented NJDLWD at the Regional Operations
Intelligence Center (ROIC) in Hamilton, NJ from August 26 – 29, 2011 during the
hurricane Irene event that impacted NJ. The NJDLWD staff member maintained
contact with other NJDLWD staff and federal OSHA staff, apprising them of any
situations where employees in the public and private sector were potentially exposed
to hazardous conditions or where there were accidents or fatalities.
September 14, 2011, a NJDLWD staff member attended the “Operation Big Top”
pre-plan meeting at Middlesex County Fire Academy in NJ. The meeting discussed
the timeline and participant functions for the planned exercise.
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September 20, 2011, a NJDLWD staff member organized a conference call with the
New Jersey State Police (NJSP) and the Department of Homeland Security
Emergency Support Function (ESF) #14, Region 2 coordinator and the NJDLWD
Deputy Commissioner to discuss the disbursement of disaster unemployment to the
state of New Jersey.
September 21, 2011, a NJDLWD staff member attended the New Jersey Office of
Homeland Security and Preparedness 2011 annual homeland security statewide
conference at the Hyatt in New Brunswick, NJ. Conference aims and goals defined
and discussed established advances and opportunities for further improvement in
disaster preparedness and response since 9/11 in a multidisciplinary forum of
professionals, educators, and researchers.
TRAINING RECEIVED by PEOSH STAFF

On October 26, 2010, all PEOSH Staff from Enforcement, Training, and Compliance
Assistance attended training on OSHA‟s new Cranes and Derricks in Construction
Standard at the Operating Engineers Local 825 Training Center in Dayton, NJ. The
training consisted of a classroom session detailing changes from the previous
standard, and hands on instruction with different mobile cranes at the facility.

On November 30, 2010, the Compliance Assistance Specialist attended the Hazwoper
Refresher class at the Atlantic OSHA Training Center at UMDNJ in Piscataway, NJ.

On January 4, 2011, a meeting was held for all PEOSH staff at the Trenton New
Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDLWD).
Representatives from the USDOL-OSHA attended the meeting to explain the proper
documentation which should be included in all Enforcement case files as well as
Consultation case files. Other topics discussed included the use of OSHA forms for
timekeeping and to record time spent performing interventions.

On January 24, 2011, one employee from PEOSH Training/Consultation attended the
OSHA 0036 OSHApedia webinar. The webinar introduced the OSHApedia website
and provided instruction and a demonstration on how to use it.

On February 28, 2011, one employee from PEOSH Training/Consultation attended
the OSHA 0037 Fall Protection in Residential Construction webinar. This webinar
focused on the change in policy for fall protection in residential construction.

On March 10, 2011 one DHSS employee completed the OSHA Course 7505Accident Investigation.

On March 16, 2011, two employees from PEOSH Training/Consultation attended
OSHA 7005 Public Warehousing and Storage training at Wheaton Industries in
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Millville, NJ. The training was sponsored by the NJ State Industrial Safety
Committee and administered through the Atlantic OSHA Training Center.

On March 21, 2011, one employee from PEOSH Training/Consultation attended the
OSHA 0038 OSHA‟s Top Ten Violations webinar. This webinar provided statistical
data on the most common OSHA violations in general industry, construction, and
some of the National Emphasis Programs.

On March 31, 2011, one DHSS employee completed the OSHA Course 1230Accident Investigation, conducted at the OSHA Training Institute.

On April 15, 2011, one DHSS employee completed the OSHA Course-Initial
Compliance, conducted at the OSHA Training Institute.

On April 22, 2011, two DHSS employees completed the OSHA Course 2450Evaluation of Safety and Health Management Systems conducted at the OSHA
Training Institute.

On April 26, 2011, one DHSS employee completed the OSHA Course 2450Evaluation of Safety and Health Management Systems.

From May 2 to 4, 2011, a PEOSH Trainer attended the OSHA 503 General Industry
Trainer Refresher class at the ECRI Institute located in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Our
PEOSH Trainer completed the training and received their authorization to maintain
general industry trainer status.

On May 17, 2011, three employees from the Occupational Safety Training Unit
attended OSHA 7410 Excavation Awareness Training. This training was sponsored
by the NJ Industrial Safety Committee and held at the Operating Engineers Local 825
Training Center. The class focused on excavation hazards and control measures, soil
analysis techniques, protective system requirements and emergency response. All
three Training Unit employees completed the training and received certificates of
completion.

On May 19, 2011, eight DHSS employees attended the OSHA Region II‟s 2011
CSHO In-Service Training.

From June 8 to June 10, 2011, one PEOSH employee attended the OSHA 503
General Industry Trainer Recertification Class. The PEOSH employee completed the
training and will maintain their OSHA Outreach Trainer Status.

On June 10, 2011, one DHSS employee completed the OSHA Course 1310Investigative Interviewing Techniques conducted at the OSHA Training Institute.

On June 20, 2011, one PEOSH employee participated in an OSHA webinar entitled
OSHA 0043 FDA Training for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers. The
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webinar highlighted potential FDA hazards that OSHA Officers might encounter in
inspections of employers in the food industry.

June 22-24, 2011, one PEOSH employee attended the OSHA 502 Construction
Industry Trainer Recertification Class. The PEOSH employee completed the training
and will maintain their OSHA Outreach Trainer Status.

On June 24, 2011, one DHSS employee completed the OSHA Course 2450Evaluation of Safety and Health Management Systems conducted at the OSHA
Training Institute.

On August 8, 2011, one PEOSH Training Unit employee attended 40 Hour
HAZWOPER refresher class at the Atlantic OSHA Training Center at UMDNJ. To
participate in the OSHA‟s emergency response team, PEOSH employees are required
to maintain their 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification which requires an annual 8 hour
refresher class.

On August 16 or August 18, 2011, four PEOSH employees from the Training Unit
attended Solar Farm Safety Training administered through Rutgers University at their
Livingston Campus. The training familiarized Occupational Safety Training staff on
how solar energy systems are configured and the unique hazards associated with these
systems. With the increase in the use of solar energy, this training will be beneficial
once incorporated into the electrical safety training already being presented through
the Occupational Safety Training Unit.

On August 23 and 24, 2011, four PEOSH Training Unit and four DHSS employees
attended OSHA 7505 Introduction to Accident Investigation Training administered
through the Atlantic OSHA Training Center and held here at the Trenton NJDLWD
facility. The training familiarized staff with how to conduct an effective accident
investigation. All PEOSH employees completed the training and received certificates.

From September 13, 2011 to September 15, 2011, a PEOSH Trainer attended OSHA
3010 Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics Class at OSHA‟s Training Institute
in Arlington Heights, IL. The class introduced students to soil mechanics, sloping /
shoring of excavations, soil typing, and other related safety topics. This class will be a
valuable resource in providing our Excavation Awareness and OSHA 10 Hour
Construction Classes. Our PEOSH Trainer finished all elements of the training and
received a certificate of completion.

From September 14, 2011 to September 16, 2011, a PEOSH Trainer and the
Compliance Assistance Specialist attended OSHA 3110 Fall Arrest Systems Training
at UMDNJ‟s Atlantic OSHA Training Center in Piscataway, NJ. This class provided
participants with an overview of state-of-the-art technology for fall protection and
current OSHA requirements. This class will benefit our trainers with teaching several
topics including slips / trips/ falls, walking and working surfaces, and OSHA 10 Hour
Construction Classes. Both PEOSH Employees completed the training.
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
From September 27 to 29, 2011, one PEOSH employee attended OSHA 1330
Consultation Systems Assessment Training administered by the OSHA Training
Institute in Santa Ana, CA. The course focused on the proper procedures for
completing consultation forms with a particular emphasis on the OSHA Consultation
Form 33. The NJDLWD employee completed the training and received a certificate.

On September 26, 2011, one PEOSH Training Unit employee attended 40 Hour
HAZWOPER refresher class at the Atlantic OSHA Training Center at UMDNJ. To
participate in the OSHA‟s emergency response team, PEOSH employees are required
to maintain their 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification which requires an annual 8 hour
refresher class.
Standards and Regulations Adoption FFY 2011:
Date of Adoption
Standard/Regulation
8/1/11
STANDARDS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 111
8/1/11
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TESTING LABORATORIES FEES
6/20/11
GENERAL WORKING CONDITION IN SHIPYARD EMPLOYMENT
12/20/10
REVISING THE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IN THE
EXPOSURE DETERMINIATION PROVISIONS OF THE
HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM STANDARDS
12/20/10
10/18/10
SAFETY STANDARDS FOR STEEL ERECTION
CLARIFICATION OF EMPLOYER TO PROVIDE PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND TRAIN EACH EMPLOYEE
10/18/10
REVISING STANDARDS REFERENCED IN THE ACETYLENE
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STANDARD
10/18/10
UPDATING OSHA STANDARDS BASED ON NATIONAL
CONSENSUS STANDARDS; PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
10/18/10
CRANES AND DERRICKS IN CONSTRUCTION
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New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development in conjunction with
The NJ Health and Senior Services FFY 2011
State OSHA Annual Report (SOAR): Results Summary Chart
Strategic Goal: Improve workplace safety and health for all public employees as evidenced by fewer
hazards, reduced exposures and fewer injuries, illnesses and fatalities.
Outcome Goal: Reduce the number of worker injuries and illnesses by focusing statewide attention
and agency resources on the most prevalent types of injuries and illnesses; the most hazardous
public occupations, and the most hazardous workplaces.
Performance Goal 1.1: Decrease injuries and illnesses in state, county and/or local agencies in the specific NAICS code by
5% by 2013 as follows (1% per year): State Support Activities for Transportation
(NAICS: 488)
Performance
Indicator
Type
Activity Measures
Result
Indicator
Indicator 1 – Number of enforcement inspections
conducted
Indicator 2 – Number of consultation visits
conducted
Indicator 3 – Number of outreach/training and
education seminars conducted
Intermediate Outcome
Measures
Primary Outcome
Measures
Labor
Health
Total
5
03
8
00
00
0
2
00
2
Indicator 4 – Number of outreach materials
distributed
0
90
90
Indicator 5 – Number of alliance/partnerships
established
Reduction of injuries and illnesses in NAICS 488 by 1%
per year.
00
00
0
Indicator 1 - Serious citations (Enforcement)
61
6
67
Indicator 2 - Serious hazards (Consultation)
0
0
0
Indicator 3 - Number of employees trained
57
0
57
Reduction of injuries and illnesses in NAICS 488 by 5%
by 2013 from 2008 baseline of 11.5 Total Recordable
Cases.
The 2009 total recordable case rate
increased to 12.3.
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New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development in conjunction with
The NJ Department of Health and Senior Services
FFY 2011 State OSHA Annual Report (SOAR): Results Summary Chart
Strategic Goal: Improve workplace safety and health for all public employees as evidenced by fewer
hazards; reduced exposures and fewer injuries, illnesses and fatalities.
Outcome Goal: Reduce the number of worker injuries and illnesses by focusing statewide attention
and agency resources on the most prevalent types of injuries and illnesses; the most
hazardous public occupations, and the most hazardous workplaces.
Performance Goal 1.2: Decrease injuries and illnesses in state, county and/or local agencies in the specific
NAICS code by 5% by 2013 as follows (1% per year): State Nursing and Residential
Care Facilities (NAICS: 623)
Performance
Result
Indicator
Type
Indicator
Labor
Health
Activity Measures
Intermediate Outcome
Measures
Total
Indicator 1 – Number of enforcement inspections
conducted
12
6
18
Indicator 2 – Number of consultation visits
conducted
0
1
1
Indicator 3 – Number of outreach/training and
education seminars conducted
15
0
15
Indicator 4 – Number of outreach materials
Distributed
0
180
180
Indicator 5 – Number of alliance/partnerships
established
Reduction of injuries and illnesses in NAICS 623 by 1% per
year.
0
0
0
Indicator 1 - Serious citations (Enforcement)
71
10
81
Indicator 2 - Serious hazards (Consultation)
0
0
0
Indicator 3 - Number of employees trained
222
0
222
Primary Outcome
Measures
Reduction of injuries and illnesses in NAICS 623 by 5% by
2013 from 2008 baseline of 15.5 Total Recordable Cases.
Comments
Activity measures include initial and follow-up
The total recordable case rate
increased to 16.6.
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New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development in conjunction with
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
FFY 2011 State OSHA Annual Report (SOAR): Results Summary Chart
Strategic Goal: Improve workplace safety and health for all public employees as evidenced by fewer
hazards; reduced exposures and fewer injuries, illnesses and fatalities.
Outcome Goal: Reduce the number of worker injuries and illnesses by focusing statewide attention
and agency resources on the most prevalent types of injuries and illnesses; the most
hazardous public occupations, and the most hazardous workplaces.
Performance Goal 1.3: Decrease injuries and illnesses in state, county and/or local agencies in the specific
NAICS code by 5% by 2013 as follows (1% per year): Local Fire Protection
(NAICS: 92216)
Performance
Result
Indicator
Type
Indicator
Labor
Health
Activity Measures
Intermediate Outcome
Measures
Indicator 1 – Number of enforcement inspections
conducted
Total
373
21
394
Indicator 2 – Number of consultation visits
conducted
6
24
30
Indicator 3 – Number of outreach/training and
education seminars conducted
17
0
17
Indicator 4 – Number of outreach materials
Distributed
0
630
630
Indicator 5 – Number of alliance/partnerships
established
Reduction of injuries and illnesses in NAICS 92216 by
1% per year.
0
0
0
2403
29
2432
Indicator 2 - Serious hazards (Consultation)
51
77
128
Indicator 3 - Number of employees trained
202
0
202
Indicator 1 - Serious citations (Enforcement)
Primary Outcome
Measures
Reduction of injuries and illnesses in NAICS 92216 by
5% by 2013 from 2008 baseline of 11.7 Total Recordable
Cases.
Comments
Activity measures include initial inspections.
The total recordable case rate
increased to 12.7.
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New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development in conjunction with
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
FFY 2011 State OSHA Annual Report (SOAR): Results Summary Chart
Strategic Goal: Improve workplace safety and health for all public employees as evidenced by fewer
hazards; reduced exposures and fewer injuries, illnesses and fatalities.
Outcome Goal: Reduce the number of worker injuries and illnesses by focusing statewide attention
and agency resources on the most prevalent types of injuries and illnesses; the most
hazardous public occupations, and the most hazardous workplaces.
Performance Goal 1.4: Decrease injuries and illnesses in state, county and/or local agencies in the specific
NAICS code by 5% by 2013 as follows (1% per year): Local Police Protection
(NAICS: 92212)
Performance
Result
Indicator
Type
Indicator
Labor
Health
Activity Measures
Intermediate Outcome
Measures
Indicator 1 – Number of enforcement inspections
conducted
130
24
Total
154
Indicator 2 – Number of consultation visits
conducted
2
6
08
Indicator 3 – Number of outreach/training and
education seminars conducted
4
0
04
Indicator 4 – Number of outreach materials
Distributed
0
792
792
Indicator 5 – Number of alliance/partnerships
established
Reduction of injuries and illnesses in NAICS 92212 by
1% per year.
00
0
00
Indicator 1 - Serious citations (Enforcement)
493
13
506
Indicator 2 - Serious hazards (Consultation)
7
7
14
Indicator 3 - Number of employees trained
46
0
46
Primary Outcome
Measures
Reduction of injuries and illnesses in NAICS 92212 by
5% by 2013 from 2008 baseline of 11.4 Total Recordable
Cases.
Comments
Activity measures include initial inspections.
The total recordable case rate
decreased to 10.4.
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New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development in conjunction with
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
FFY 2011 State OSHA Annual Report (SOAR): Results Summary Chart
Strategic Goal: To promote safety and health values in New Jersey‟s public sector workplaces.
Outcome Goal: To promote public sector employer and worker awareness of, commitment to, and
participation in safety and health.
Performance Goal 2.1: Foster the development of effective health and safety management systems in 100%
of state agencies and offer training programs to 20% of the agencies each year.
Performance
Indicator
Type
Activity Measures
Intermediate Outcome
Measures
Result
Indicator
Labor
Health
Total
Indicator 1 – Number of training programs for Joint
Labor Management Health and Safety
Committees
0
0
0
Indicator 2 – Number of educational materials
Distributed
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Indicator 3 – Number of partnerships/alliances
Established
Disseminate Guidelines for Joint Labor Management
Safety and Health Committees to all state agencies. Offer
outreach activities on effective health and safety
management systems to 20% of the state agencies per
year.
Indicator 1 – Number of Joint Labor Management
Health and Safety Committees formed
or improved.
Primary Outcome
Measures
Foster the development of effective health and safety
management systems in 100% of state agencies.
Comments
There are 22 state agencies. Goal is to complete 100% of
these agencies in 5 years (20% per year).
0
NJ PEOSH REQUESTED THAT THIS GOAL BE
REMOVED FROM THE STRAT. PLAN DUE TO THE
LACK OF PERSONNEL
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New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development in conjunction with
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
FFY 2011 State OSHA Annual Report (SOAR): Results Summary Chart
Strategic Goal: To promote safety and health values in New Jersey‟s public sector workplaces.
Outcome Goal: To promote public sector employer and worker awareness of, commitment to, and
participation in safety and health.
Performance Goal 2.2: The NJDHSS PEOSH Program will conduct programmed inspections in 4% of
municipal department of public works.
Performance
Indicator
Type
Activity Measures
Result
Indicator
Labor
Health
Total
Indicator 1 – Number of programmed inspections
N/A
26
26
Indicator 2 – Number of consultation visits
N/A
05
05
Indicator 3 – Number of outreach and
training/education seminars conducted
N/A
01
01
Intermediate Outcome
Measures
NJDHSS PEOSH will conduct inspections at 22 municipal
DPW‟s.
Primary Outcome
Measures
NJDHSS will conduct inspections at 110 municipal
DPW‟s over the 5 year period.
Comments
Initial Inspections/Visits Only
FFY 2009 = 14
FFY 2012 =
FFY 2010 = 25
FFY 2013 =
FFY 2011 = 26
Total to date = 65
In FFY 2011, 26 enforcement
inspections conducted.
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New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development in conjunction with
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
FFY 2011 State OSHA Annual Report (SOAR): Results Summary Chart
Strategic Goal: To promote safety and health values in New Jersey‟s public sector workplaces.
Outcome Goal: To promote public sector employer and worker awareness of, commitment to, and
participation in safety and health.
Performance Goal 2.3: Every year, 90% of public employers targeted through consultation visits rate the
intervention as highly effective (score 7 or higher, on a scale of 1 thru 10 on a
customer satisfaction survey).
Performance
Indicator
Type
Activity Measures
Result
Indicator
Labor
Health
Total
12
50
62
Indicator 2 Number of Surveys received
3
23
26
Indicator 3 Number of survey responses received
where the employer rated the
consultation visit as highly effective
(score 7 or higher, on a scale of 1 through
10).
3
23
26
Indicator 1 Number of initial consultation visits
Intermediate Outcome
Measures
90% of public employers rate the consultation visits as
highly effective (score 7 or higher on a scale of 1 through
10).
100% of the survey responses
received rated the consultation
services as highly effective.
Primary Outcome
Measures
90% of public employers rate the consultation visits as
highly effective (score 7 or higher on a scale of 1 through
10).
100% of the survey responses
received rated the consultation
services as highly effective.
Comments
In FFY 2011 the average
NJDLWD and NJDHSS score was
9.3.
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New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development in conjunction with
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services FFY 2011
State OSHA Annual Report (SOAR): Results Summary Chart
Strategic Goal: To promote safety and health values in New Jersey‟s public sector workplaces.
Outcome Goal: To promote public sector employer and worker awareness of, commitment to,
and participation in safety and health.
Performance Goal 2.4: Every year, 90% of compliance assistance interventions (e.g., outreach,
seminars, mass mailings, hazard bulletins, newsletters, etc.) conducted/
distributed in the public sector have rated the intervention as highly effective
(for DHSS a score of 3 or higher, on a scale of 1 through 5 on customer satisfaction
survey). (For LWD a score of 7 or higher, on a scale of 1 through 10 on customer
satisfaction survey).
Performance
Result
Indicator
Type
Indicator
Labor
Health
Total
Activity Measures
Indicator 1 – Number of education/training
139
28
167
seminars conducted
40
17
57
Indicator 2 – Number of evaluations received
40
17
57
Indicator 3 – Number of evaluations
rated as highly effective.
Indicator 4 – Number of other compliance
assistance interventions (e.g.
mass mailings, hazard alerts,
etc.) conducted/distributed.
Intermediate Outcome
Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Every year, 90% of compliance assistance
interventions, conducted/distributed in the public
sector rate the intervention as highly effective (for
DHSS a score of 3 or higher, on a scale of 1 through
5 on customer satisfaction survey). (For LWD a
score of 7 or higher, on a scale of 1 through 10 on
customer satisfaction survey).
Every year, 90% of compliance assistance
interventions, conducted/distributed in the public
sector rate the intervention as highly effective (for
DHSS score of 3 or higher, on a scale of 1 through 5
on customer satisfaction survey). (For LWD a score
of 7 or higher, on a scale of 1 through 10 on
customer satisfaction survey).
0
0
0
100%
100%
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New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development in conjunction with
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
FFY 2011 State OSHA Annual Report (SOAR): Results Summary Chart
Strategic Goal: To promote safety and health values in New Jersey‟s public sector workplaces.
Outcome Goal: To promote public sector employer and worker awareness of, commitment to,
participation in safety and health.
Performance Goal 2.5: 100% of PEOSH Interventions (e.g., inspections, consultations, etc.) will
include employee involvement (every year)
Performance
Indicator Type
Activity Measures
Intermediate Outcome
Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Comments
Result
Health
Total
203
1,188
Indicator
Indicator 1 – Number of inspections* conducted
Labor
985
Indicator 2 – Number of inspections conducted
where employees were conferred
with
985
203
1,188
Indicator 3 – Number of consultation* visits
conducted
18
70
88
Indicator 4 – Number of consultation visits
conducted where employees were
conferred with
18
70
88
Indicator 5 – Number of education/training
seminars conducted
242
28
270
Indicator 6 – Number of education/training
seminars conducted where
employees were conferred with.
100% of PEOSH interventions include employee
involvement.
242
28
270
100% of PEOSH interventions include employee
involvement.
100% of PEOSH interventions
included employee
involvement
100% of PEOSH interventions
included employee
involvement
*Includes Initial and Follow Up (and Training
and Assistance for Consultation)
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New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development in conjunction with
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
FFY 2011 State OSHA Annual Report (SOAR): Results Summary Chart
Strategic Goal: To promote safety and health values in New Jersey‟s public sector workplaces.
Outcome Goal: To promote public sector employer and worker awareness of, commitment to,
participation in safety and health.
Performance Goal 2.6: Award Safety and Health Achievement Recognition (e.g., SHARP, Inspection
Deferral ) to four (4) worksites by 2010.
Performance
Indicator
Type
Activity Measures
Result
Indicator
Indicator 1 – Number of Safety and Health
Achievement Recognitions
Awarded;
0
Indicator 2 – FFY 2010 Total
0
Intermediate Outcome
Measures
Award SHARP to 4 workplaces.
Primary Outcome Measures
Award SHARP to 20 worksites by 2013.
Comments
SHARP Sites which expired in Q3 of
FY2011:Township of Raritan Dept. of Public
Works
Township of Raritan Police Department
Township of Raritan Municipal Building
Township of Raritan Fire Company Station 2
Township of Raritan Fire Company Station 3
Bellmawr Fire Station 2 & Bellmawr Fire
Station 3
1st Quarter: No SHARP‟s
Awarded
2nd Quarter: No SHARP‟s
Awarded
3rd Quarter: No SHARP‟s
Awarded
4th Quarter: No SHARP‟s
Awarded
Total
0
SHARP Sites presently
under review :
Township of Raritan Dept.
of Public Works
Township of Raritan Police
Department
Township of Raritan
Municipal Building
Bellmawr Fire Station 2 &
Bellmawr Fire Station 3
South Monmouth Regional
Sewerage Authority
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New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development in conjunction with
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
FFY 2011 State OSHA Annual Report (SOAR): Results Summary Chart
Strategic Goal: To secure public confidence through excellence in the development and delivery of
PEOSH programs and services.
Outcome Goal: Respond effectively to legal mandates, so that workers are provided full
Protection under the PEOSH Act.
Performance Goal 3.1: Initiate inspections of fatalities and catastrophes within one (1) day of
notification for 95% of occurrences to prevent further injuries or deaths.
Performance
Indicator
Type
Activity Measures
Result
Indicator
Labor Health
Indicator 1 – Number of fatalities/catastrophes
received.
8
Indicator 2 – Number of fatalities/catastrophes
investigated within one (1) day of
notification.
8
Intermediate Outcome
Measures
95% of investigations started in one (1) day.
Primary Outcome Measures
95% of investigations started in one (1) day.
0
0
Total
8
8
100% of fatality investigations
were initiated within 1 day.
Comments
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New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development in conjunction with
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
FFY 2011 State OSHA Annual Report (SOAR): Results Summary Chart
Strategic Goal: To secure public confidence through excellence in the development and delivery of
PEOSH programs and services.
Outcome Goal: Respond effectively to legal mandates, so that workers are provided full
Protection under the PEOSH Act.
Performance Goal 3.2A: Safety complaints: Initiate 100 % of safety complaint inspections within five (5) working days
of notification.
.
Performance
Result
Indicator
Type
Indicator
Total
Activity Measures
Intermediate Outcome
Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Indicator 1 – Number of safety complaints
received
51
Indicator 2 – Number of safety complaints initiated
within five (5) working days of
notification.
51
95% of safety complaint inspections initiated within
five (5) working days of notification.
95% of safety complaint inspections initiated within
five (5) working days of notification.
100% of safety complaint inspections
were initiated within 5 days.
Comments:
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New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development in conjunction with
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
FFY 2011 State OSHA Annual Report (SOAR): Results Summary Chart
Strategic Goal: To secure public confidence through excellence in the development and delivery of
PEOSH programs and services.
Outcome Goal: Respond effectively to legal mandates, so that workers are provided full
Protection under the PEOSH Act.
Performance Goal 3.2B: Health complaints: Initiate 95% of non-indoor air quality (IAQ), sanitation
health complaint inspections within five (5) working days of notification.
Performance
Result
Indicator
Type
Indicator
Total
Activity Measures
Indicator 1 – Number of health complaints
received
120
Indicator 2 – Number of non-IAQ/sanitation
complaints received
38
Indicator 3 – Number of non-IAQ/sanitation
health complaints initiated within
five (5) days.
36
Intermediate Outcome
Measures
95% of non-IAQ, sanitation health complaint
inspections initiated within five (5) working days of
notification.
Primary Outcome Measures
95% of non-IAQ, sanitation health complaint
inspections initiated within five (5) working days of
notification.
Comments
1st Quarter: Average number of days to initiate
non-IAQ/sanitation complaints was 3.1 days
Range 1-5 days
95% of non-IAQ, sanitation health
complaints were initiated within 5
days. The average for initiating was
less than five days.
4th Quarter: Average number of
days to initiate non-IAQ/sanitation
complaints was 3.5 days
Range 2-5 days
2nd Quarter: Average number of days to initiate
non-IAQ/sanitation complaints was 3.1 days
Range 1-6 days
3rd Quarter: Average number of days to initiate
non-IAQ/sanitation complaints was 3.1 days
Range 1-5 days
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