New Jersey § 34:6-47

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:6-47, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 34:6-47.

No employer or supervising agent of an employer shall require or permit an employee

to participate in the operation, erection, transportation, handling, or storage of

any tools, machinery, equipment, supplies, materials, or apparatus or the moving of

any building, if in the course of such operation, erection, transportation, handling,

storage or moving it is possible for such tools, machinery, equipment, supplies, materials,

apparatus or building, to come within 6 feet of a high-voltage line; or to participate

in any activity which would cause the employee to come within 6 feet of a high-voltage

line; unless precautionary action has been taken to protect against the danger from

contact with such high-voltage line, either by de-energizing such high-voltage line

and grounding it where necessary, or other effective methods or devices which have

been approved in advance by the commissioner for the particular case and for the particular

location. No person shall operate, erect, transport, handle or store any tools, machinery, equipment,

supplies, materials or apparatus, or move any building, if in the course of such operation,

erection, transportation, handling, storage or moving, it is possible for such tools,

machinery, equipment, supplies, materials, apparatus or building, to come within 6

feet of a high-voltage line unless precautionary action has been taken to protect

against the danger from contact with such high-voltage line either by de-energizing

such high-voltage line and grounding it where necessary, or by using other effective

methods or devices which have been approved in advance by the commissioner for the

particular case and for the particular location. In no case shall the required 6 foot clearance be provided by moving or displacing

any conductor, except where the same is temporarily relocated pursuant to arrangements

made with the owner or person in charge of the high-voltage line.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:6-47

What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:6-47 cover?

Section 34:6-47 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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