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Occupational Safety

Occupational Safety protects the public and private sectors by enforcing health and safety standards and educating the public about them. The unit is comprised of four separate areas of expertise: Boilers, Elevators, Right-to-Know, and Weights and measures.

Sections

Man repairing an elevator in an elevator shaft

Elevator Section

The Elevator Section ensures annual safety inspections of elevators, escalators, lifts, conveyors, and similar devices, and issues certificates of operation.

Contact Info 

Phone: (401) 462-8570 option 3

Email: DLT.ElevatorUnit@dlt.ri.gov

a view over the shoulder of a man repairing a boiler

Boiler Section

The Boiler Section inspects and certifies that boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and similar equipment in commercial and public buildings are operating safely.

Contact Info

Phone: (401) 462-8570 option 1

 

Two workers carry blue barrels in protective outerwear

Right-to-Know Section

The Right-to-Know Section trains employers and employees on hazardous substances and conducts inspections to ensure maximum protection for workers.

Contact Info

Phone: (401) 462-8570 option 4

gas pumps on the rack at a gas station

Weights and Measures Section

The Weights and Measures Section certifies sealers to inspect and calibrate measuring devices used by RI businesses, including scales, gas pumps, and oil dealers.

Contact Info

Phone: (401) 462-8570 option 6

Laws, rules, and regulations