N.J. Admin. Code § 12:100-10.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 12:100-10.12 - Personal alert safety system

(a) The employer shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure the use of, a personal alert safety system which complies with this section.

(b) The employer shall assure that all firefighters wear personal alert safety systems that comply with this section by January 4, 1994, except that personal alert safety systems complying with NFPA 1982-1983, Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS) for Fire Fighters, may continue to be used until they become unserviceable.

(c) The performance, construction and testing of a personal alert safety system for a firefighter shall be at least equivalent to NFPA 1982-1988, Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS) for Fire Fighters, incorporated herein by reference.

(d) Approved personal alert safety systems shall be provided and worn by the firefighter as follows:

1. While engaged in interior structural firefighting;

2. While working in confined spaces;

3. During all phases of overhaul; and

4. The PASS device shall be attached to the exterior of the firefighter's turnout gear.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:100-10.12

Amended by R.1994 d.492, effective 9/19/1994.
See: 26 New Jersey Register 2776(a), 26 New Jersey Register 3872(b).
Amended by R.1998 d.574, effective 12/7/1998.
See: 30 New Jersey Register 3368(a), 30 New Jersey Register 4240(b).
In (b), substituted a reference to NFPA 1982-1983, Personal Alert Fire Safety Systems (PASS) for Fire Fighters for a reference to NFPA standard 1982-1983.