N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 12-1.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 12-1.4 - Prevention of air contamination

(a) General. All operations or processes which produce air contaminants shall be so conducted that the generation, release or dissemination of such air contaminants is kept at the lowest practicable level in compliance with this Part (rule) using proper control or protective procedures and equipment. All equipment used to effect compliance with this Part (rule) shall be maintained in good condition and in accordance with the requirements of the Labor Law and of the Industrial Code.

(b) Responsibility of employers.

(1) Every employer shall effect compliance with the provisions of this Part (rule) relating to the prevention and removal of air contaminants, the storage and use of flammable liquids and the provision, installation, operation and maintenance of control or protective equipment.

(2) Every employer shall instruct his employees as to the hazards of their work, the use of the control or protective equipment and their responsibility for complying with the provisions of this Part (rule).

(3) No employer shall suffer or permit an employee to work in a room in which there exist dangerous air contaminants in a work atmosphere.

(4) No employer shall suffer or permit dangerous air contaminants to accumulate or remain in any place or area subject to the provisions of this Part (rule).

(c) Responsibility of employees. Every employee shall use the control and protective equipment provided for his protection and shall comply with all provisions of this Part (rule) relating to his personal conduct.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 12-1.4