New Jersey § 34:5a-37
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:5a-37, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:5a-37.
Every employee performing functions of application, enclosure, repair, removal, or encapsulation of asbestos , with the exception of employees of an employer subject to the federal Occupational
Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq. ) applying, enclosing, repairing, removing, or encapsulating asbestos at the employer's
own facility, or as otherwise exempted pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1994, c. 21 ( C.34:5A-43 ), shall first procure from the Commissioner of Labor a performance permit. No permit shall be issued unless the employee has taken a course of training in
asbestos control and removal, passed an examination thereon, and demonstrated the
ability to perform asbestos control and removal safely, in accordance with the current
state-of-the-art technology. The Commissioner of Health shall certify the course of training and approve the examination necessary for a permit . This permit shall be in writing, shall be dated when issued, shall contain an expiration
date, and shall be signed by the Commissioner of Labor. It shall give the name and address of the employee to whom it is issued. The permit shall be carried upon the worker's person and be readily available for
inspection by representatives of the Commissioners of Labor and Health and the contracting
agency. The Commissioner of Labor may place reasonable conditions on employee permits which
specify the scope of work authorized by such permit.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:5a-37
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Section 34:5a-37 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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