N.J. Admin. Code § 12:100-13.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 12:100-13.7 - Employer's response to a signed PEOSH complaint

(a) Within 15 working days of receipt by the employer of notification from the Department that a complaint has been filed against the employer under the Public Employees' Occupational Safety and Health Act, 34:6A-25 et seq., the employer shall respond in writing to the Department. The response may include any combination of the following:

1. A statement that the complaint is unfounded;

2. A description of any remedial action already taken;

3. An outline of any remedial measures planned but not yet taken with a timetable for completion; and/or

4. A statement that a study of the problem, with a timetable for completion of the study, has been initiated.

(b) Where remedial measures are planned or a study initiated, they shall be completed as soon as feasible. The employer shall submit, to the Department, a written report describing the remedial measures implemented and/or a copy of a study's report within 15 working days of completion.

(c) Permits for remedial work shall be obtained as required by N.J.A.C. 5:23 (the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code). All work requiring a permit shall be performed in compliance with N.J.A.C. 5:23.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:100-13.7

Amended by R.2007 d.169, effective 5/21/2007.
See: 38 N.J.R. 5313(a), 39 N.J.R. 2122(b).
Section was "Employer's response to a signed complaint". Rewrote the introductory paragraph of (a).