Bill > H2096

This bill introduces new workplace safety disclosure requirements for government procurement contracts and trench excavation permits in Massachusetts. For procurement contracts over $50,000, bidding companies must now disclose any Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations, notices, decisions, or civil judgments against their company, its subsidiaries, or affiliated businesses within the past four years. Awarding authorities must consider these safety violation disclosures when determining whether a contractor is a responsible source. The bill requires contractors to update this information every six months and mandates that subcontractors also disclose similar safety violation information. For trench excavation permits, applicants must now provide written disclosure of OSHA violations, as well as information about any prior permit suspensions, revocations, fines, or site shutdowns. The goal of these provisions is to increase transparency about workplace safety records and give government agencies more information to assess the safety practices of potential contractors and permit holders. The bill allows authorities to request additional documentation about safety violations and refer companies to appropriate agencies if hazards have not been corrected, while preserving existing legal rights and remedies.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2096