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Division of Safety & Health - DOSHDirector's Welcome Welcome to the Department of Labor’s Safety and Health website. The Division of Safety and Health (DOSH) is one of three Divisions within the Worker Protection Bureau, where protecting New York ’s workforce is the number one priority. Ten separate Programs and a Licensing and Certification Unit comprise the DOSH umbrella of protection, providing safety and health information and assistance to employers and employees. We encourage you to visit this site often for the latest information relative to safety and health programs. Code Rule 61 – Blasters, Pyrotechnicians, Crane and Laser Operators. The Department is in the process of finalizing new regulations dealing with the certification of individuals as blasters, pyrotechnicians, crane and laser operators. The new regulations are referred to as Code Rule 61. These new regulations will replace the current certification requirements found in Code Rules 39, 23 and 50 and the current “Emergency version” of Code Rule 61. By clicking on the link below you can access a draft copy of the regulations. We are interested in hearing your comments. Please send them to industry.dosh@labor.state.ny.us
Important New Requirements for Crane Operators Agency Safety and Health Information Code Rule 39 - Explosive Storage Regulation Revision H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): General Information
Staff Directive for Employee Exposure to H1N1
Emergency Escape and Self Rescue Ropes and System Components for Firefighters - 12 NYCRR Section 800.7
Regulations relating to ski tows and other passenger tramways - Industrial Code Rule No. 32. Workplace Safety Incentive - The Department is currently working on a safety incentive program as part of the Governor's Worker's Compensation Reform. Please provide any comments regarding the safety incentive program to Marino.Franchini@labor.state.ny.us.
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New York State Public Employee Sun Safety Law
On-Site Consultation Program offers occupational safety and health assistance to New York State employers. For the current training course schedule, click on appropriate Region:
Capital Region For additional information, contact Regina Gentry, Training Unit Coordinator, at regina.gentry@dol.gov.
Asbestos Online Notifications Manual Asbestos Information for Code Enforcement Official and Building Permit Applicants New York State's Success at Reducing Employee Injury Rates in Public Nursing Homes
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