News & Updates
- AHERA Compliance Seminar for Schools: October 23, 2009 in Pittsfield
- AHERA Compliance Seminar for Schools: October 21, 2009 in New Bedford
- Flu Prevention and Preparation For the Workplace
- Prevailing Wage Web Application Launched
- DOS representative meets Jordan Barab, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health
Division of Occupational Safety
The mission of the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety is to promote and protect workers' safety and health, wages and working conditions. In collaboration with public and private entities, DOS protects workers by means of education and training, workplace safety and health consultation and assessment, occupational injury and illness data collection and analysis, and consistent and responsible administration and enforcement of its statutes and regulations. DOS carries out its objectives in a manner that supports employers and strengthens the Commonwealth's communities and economy.
DOS Licensing Notice
There will be no licensing at any DOS office on Wednesday 11/11/09, due to the Veterans Day Holiday. Licensing will resume at the DOS New Bedford office on Thursday 11/12/09 and the West Newton office on Friday 11/13/09.
Please note the following change in schedule for the week of November 15th: The Haverhill Office will be open on Tuesday 11/17/09 for Asbestos and Lead Licensing but will not be open on Wednesday, 11/18/09. We apologize for any inconvenience. The Haverhill Office will resume its normal Wednesday licensing schedule on 11/25.
No habra concesion de licencias en cualquier oficina de DOS el Miercoles 11/11/09, debido al Dia de los Veteranos. La concesion de licencias se reanudara a la oficina DOS de New Bedford el Jueves 11/12/09 y la oficina de West Newton el Viernes 11/13/09.
Tenga en cuenta la siguiente modificacion en el horario para la semana del 15 de Noviembre: La Oficina de Haverhill se inaugurara el Martes 11/17/09 para las licencias de plomo y asbestos, pero no se abrira el Miercoles, 11/18/09. Nos disculpamos por cualquier inconveniente. La Oficina de Haverhill reanudara su horario normal de concesion de licencias en Miercoles 11/25.
Welcome from Commissioner Laura M. Marlin
Welcome to the website of the Division of Occupational Safety, a Division of the Massachusetts Department of Labor. As you explore this portal, you will find information about the protection of worker's safety and health, wages and working conditions and you find access to online services offered through the division. New Regulations: Civil Administrative Penalties (453 CMR 9.00-9.06)
New Trench Regulation to Protect Public Safety goes into effect March 1, 2009
DOS reminds those engaged in construction that trenches are recognized as one of the most hazardous construction conditions for workers and the public.
Notice to Awarding Authorities March 2009
Notice to Awarding Authorities for Projects Funded through theAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Office Locations
Division of Occupational Safety Office locations and phone numbers for each.
Mass.Gov/Recovery
Our Organization
Key Resources
- Joint Task Force On The Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification
- Nanotechnology
- Youth Employment Information
- The Massachusetts' Blue Laws
- Right to Know
- Alliance with OSHA Covering State Employees
- Licensing and Certification
- Trench Safety
- Columbus and Veteran's Day Permits for Holiday Openings
- Thanksgiving and Christmas Day - Permits