Bill > H2075

This bill requires construction industry employers to ensure their employees receive at least 10 hours of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training. Under the proposed law, employers must verify that their workers, including independent contractors, have completed an OSHA-approved training course. Employers who fail to provide or verify this training will face escalating financial penalties: $2,500 for the first violation, $5,000 for the second violation, and $10,000 for subsequent violations. In the event of a worker's death related to a training violation, OSHA would be subject to a $25,000 fine, though this would only be imposed after a complete investigation. The bill also requires a public board to maintain a transparent list of violations and develop regulations around training, including identifying training providers, determining retraining schedules, and establishing a mechanism for reporting violations. Additionally, the bill provides guidance for cities and towns on issuing permits to employers with OSHA violations, while exempting routine home maintenance projects and those costing $10,000 or less from these requirements.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2075