N.J. Admin. Code § 8:59-6.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:59-6.4 - Documentation for program

(a) A public employer must maintain the following documentation of all initial and biennial Right to Know education and training programs given to employees prior to adoption of the PEOSH Hazard Communication Standard on May 3, 2004:

1. The date and location of the training program;

2. The name and qualifications of the instructor. This shall include a resume or, in the case of consultants who are certified pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:59-12, proof of current certification;

3. Rosters of attendance, which shall include the names and signatures of participants for each session. If the classroom and walkthrough sessions are given at different times, separate rosters must be maintained. The participant's title or job description shall also be listed. For emergency responders who have taken the State Police or other Department-approved Hazardous Materials Emergency Responder Awareness and Operational training courses, certificates from these courses shall be sufficient proof of attendance at these courses;

4. Whether the course is an initial or biennial program;

5. The course objectives, which shall include both cognitive (learned) and behavioral goals;

6. A detailed course outline or detailed description of covered topics, which shall include the length of time for each major topic and which describes the methods of instruction of the topics;

7. If a videotape is used to cover required subjects, a brief written description of the videotape, including title, producer and the subject covered. In place of this description, a copy of the videotape may be kept with the education and training program records;

8. Copies of all materials handed out to participants; and

9. The methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of the program such as tests, exercises or written evaluations.

(b) (Reserved)

(c) Rosters of attendance at initial and biennial Right to Know education and training programs, dates and locations of the programs, and whether it is an initial or biennial program, shall be maintained by a public employer for the duration of the employee's employment. The balance of the material required in (a) above shall be maintained until a Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) inspector reviews and determines compliance with the training programs.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:59-6.4

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 1036(a), effective 3/19/2018