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MA S986

MA S986
Relative to health and safety on public construction projects


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Introduced
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/13/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to health and safety on public construction projects. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill, concerning health and safety on public construction projects, mandates that every employee working on such projects must complete a required construction safety and health course every five years. This requirement is being added to existing laws, specifically Section 39M and Section 39S of Chapter 30 of the General Laws, and a new subsection (h) is being added to Section 44A of Chapter 149 of the General Laws, which governs contracts for construction and related work by public agencies. The intent is to ensure ongoing safety training for workers involved in public building projects.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/13/2016)

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