MA H1254

Bill

To further define public-employee safety with regard to; trenching and excavation; and confined space work

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
04/04/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to protecting the health and safety of employees engaged in trenching, excavating and working in confined spaces. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance public-employee safety in trenching, excavation, and confined space work. It requires the Department of Labor Standards to adopt and enforce safety standards for the public sector that are at least as stringent as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. The bill also mandates an annual safety training schedule for public sector employees who may engage in these types of work. Additionally, the Department is granted the authority to inspect workplaces, compel evidence, and issue fines or stop-work orders for safety violations. The bill also protects employees from retaliation for filing complaints or reporting safety concerns related to these work activities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (7)

Christine Barber (D), Gerry Cassidy (D), Michelle DuBois (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Ken Gordon (D), Peter Kocot (D), Mike Moore (D),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1254

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1254
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1254.pdf

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