• •Hazardous Chemical surveys for Public and Private businesses are on file at the Health Department
• •Employees may confidentially contact the Health Department for information contained in these surveys.
• •Random site inspections are done to assure workers are trained in the safe use of these materials and that files are in order.

The New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Act requires public and private employers to provide information about hazardous substances at their workplaces.

The Act:

• Informs public employees about chemical hazards at their workplace so they can work safely with these hazardous substances
• Helps firefighters, police, and other emergency responders plan and respond to incidents such as fires, spills, and explosions.
• Provides data for monitoring and tracking hazardous substances in the workplace and in the environment

 All employers covered by the Act must complete surveys listing the names and quantities of hazardous chemicals stored and used at their facilities.

• The NJ Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) enforces all provisions of the RTK Act in public workplaces and RTK labeling in private workplaces. The department prepares Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets, the RTK brochure, and other materials to increase awareness of hazardous chemicals and help public employers comply with RTK law. Please use link for more information: http://www.state.nj.us/health/eoh/rtkweb/
• The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) enforces the community provisions of RTK Act in private sector (except for labeling). NJDEP is also responsible for implementing Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know) of Federal Superfund Amendments and Reauthorizations Act (SARA), which establishes requirements for industry regarding emergency planning and reporting of hazardous chemicals. Please use link for more information: http://nj.gov/dep/opppc/crtk/index.html

Copies of Right to Know Surveys, Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets, the RTK brochures, and other materials are available upon request.