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This bill requires employers in the construction industry who are subject to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) oversight to ensure their employees receive at least 10 hours of OSHA training. Employers must also require independent contractors to provide proof of completing an approved OSHA training course. The legislation establishes a graduated fine structure for non-compliance, with penalties of $1,500 for the first violation, $2,500 for the second violation, and $5,000 for subsequent violations. In the event of an employee or contractor death related to a violation, OSHA will be fined $25,000, though fines will not be issued until a death investigation is completed. The bill mandates that the board maintain a publicly accessible list of violations and develop regulations including a list of training providers, guidelines for retraining, and a mechanism for reporting violations. Additionally, the bill provides guidelines for cities and towns to issue permits to employers with OSHA violations, while exempting routine home maintenance and projects costing $25,000 or less from these requirements.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development (Joint)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4448