News & Updates
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.
Welcome from Acting Commissioner Heather E. Rowe
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.
Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule)
Notice to Awarding Authorities RE: ARRA-funded projects
March 2009 Notice to Awarding Authorities RE: Prevailing Wage Law for Projects Funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Office Locations
Division of Occupational Safety Office locations and phone numbers for each.
Statutes and Regulations Administered by DOS
Links to Statutes and Regulations are NOT the official versions of the Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) or Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR). While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the data provided, do not rely on this information without first checking an official edition of the MGL or CMR. Further information about official editions may be obtained from the State Bookstore.
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
- Civil Administrative Penalties 453 CMR 9.00
- Licensing and Certification
- Trench Safety
- Columbus and Veteran's Day Permits for Holiday Openings
- Thanksgiving and Christmas Day - Permits