# N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-3: Safe and healthful place of employment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-3

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-3
- **Heading:** Safe and healthful place of employment
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-3

## Text

Every employer shall furnish a place of employment which shall be reasonably safe and healthful for employees. Every employer shall install, maintain and use such employee protective devices and safeguards including methods of sanitation and hygiene and where a substantial risk of physical injury is inherent in the nature of a specific work operation shall also with respect to such work operation establish and enforce such work methods, as are reasonably necessary to protect the life, health and safety of employees, with due regard for the nature of the work required. L.1965, c. 154, s. 3.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-1 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-2 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-3 Safe and healthful place of employment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-4 Structural adequacy; fire prevention; ventilation and lighting; elevators](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-5 Protective devices or safeguards; rendering ineffective](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-6 Enforcement of act; entry and inspection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-7 Written orders as to violations; imminent physical hazards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-8 Aggrieved persons; hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-9 Rules and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-10 Submission of plans and specifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-11 Certificate of registration; duration; renewal; display; fee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-12 Report of accidental deaths, fines, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-12.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-13 Service and assistance to employers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-13.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6A-14 Bureau of Engineering and Safety](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6A_S6A-14.md)

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