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MA H1601

MA H1601
Requiring OSHA training


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require that certain construction industry employers provide occupational safety and health administration training to employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill requires certain construction industry employers to provide at least 10 hours of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training to their employees. It also mandates that employers who hire independent contractors must require those contractors to provide evidence of completing at least 10 hours of OSHA-approved training. The bill imposes fines on employers who fail to comply with the training requirements, with escalating penalties for repeated violations. Additionally, the bill directs the board to promulgate rules and regulations, including providing a list of available training providers and a way for consumers and employees to report violations. The bill also allows cities and towns to issue permits to construction industry employers who have violated the training requirements or been investigated by OSHA and faced fines and penalties.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/27/2020)

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