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.
Elevator Section
The Elevator Section ensures that elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walks, wheelchair lifts, material lifts, conveyors, and related devices are inspected annually for safety and issues a certificate of operation.
Contact Info
Phone: (401) 462-8570 option 3
Email: DLT.ElevatorUnit@dlt.ri.gov
Boiler Section
The Boiler Section inspects and certifies that all high—and low-pressure boilers, unfired pressure vessels, storage tanks, expansion tanks, steam kettles, and deaerators in commercial establishments and public buildings are functioning safely.
Contact Info (401) 462-8570 option 1
Right-to-Know Section
The Right-to-Know Section educates and trains employers and employees where hazardous substances are used, stored, or transported. The priority of conducting an inspection is to effectively ensure that the maximum feasible protection is provided to the workers of this state.
Contact Info (401) 462-8570 option 4
Weights and Measures Section
The Weights and Measures Section certifies sealers to perform inspections to ensure the calibration of all measuring devices used by RI businesses. This includes certifying scales used for retail and wholesale purposes, certifying gasoline measuring devices to prevent fraud and deception, and licensing oil dealers.
Contact Info (401) 462-8570 option 6