Bill > S1520

This bill amends the existing Massachusetts law (Chapter 146, Section 53) related to public safety in hoisting regulations. The key provision is that subsection (e) of the existing law, which governs the operation of hoisting equipment, will not apply to public utility companies or other companies during an employee strike or lockout, except during a period of emergency declared by the governor. This change appears to provide an exception to normal hoisting regulations for these companies during labor disputes, unless the governor has declared an emergency.