An Act requiring OSHA training

This bill mandates that construction industry employers in Massachusetts provide their employees with at least 10 hours of training approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It applies to businesses working on residential, commercial, or public projects and requires independent contractors to prove they have completed the necessary coursework. Employers who fail to comply face escalating fines, starting at $2,500 for a first violation and reaching $10,000 for subsequent offenses, with higher penalties for violations linked to employee deaths. The law exempts small projects costing $10,000 or less and routine home maintenance performed by homeowners, while also requiring the state board to publish lists of violations and establish rules for retraining schedules.