New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 12 - LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 100 - SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
Subchapter 8 - STANDARDS FOR INDOOR FIRING RANGES FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
Section 12:100-8.8 - Work practices
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) The ventilation system shall be in operation at all times while the range is in use and during clean-up.
(b) The range shall be cleaned by vacuum or a wet method. The use of a hand broom shall be prohibited. Vacuum cleaners shall be equipped with high efficiency particulate filters (HEPA) or the equivalent.
(c) At all times while cleaning, repairing, or reclaiming lead in the bullet trap, a National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health approved half-mask, air purifying respirator equipped with N-100 filters and disposable coveralls shall be the minimum personal protective equipment worn by all employees performing one or more of these tasks.
(d) Proper ear protection shall be provided for and worn by all individuals inside the firing range. The ear protectors shall be selected on the basis of offering a noise reduction rating of at least 20 decibels. In cases where the noise decibel level is at or above 100 decibels, both plugs and muffs shall be worn simultaneously.
(e) Ear plugs, when worn, shall be properly fitted.
(f) A hearing conservation program shall be instituted and yearly audiometric examinations shall be provided to the firing range officers and instructors.
(g) Eating, drinking, or smoking in the range shall be prohibited.
(h) A specific schedule shall be established to perform maintenance and repair work to keep the range facilities operational and free of hazardous conditions.
