The Official Website of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD)

Labor and Workforce Development

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 workers' safety and health, wages and working conditions and you find access to online services offered through the division.

I encourage you to utilize this portal to:

  • Learn more about the laws and regulations that protect worker safety and health;
  • Find out how to access safety and health consultation services offered to employers to assist them in making their workplaces safer and healthier;
  • Locate upcoming safety and health training sessions and find out how to sign up for them;
  • Learn about the laws that protect workers wages, including the prevailing wage, minimum wage and over time laws;
  • Request a workplace safety and health visit, using our online request form;
  • Request a prevailing wage rate sheet, using our online request form;
  • Learn how to become a licensed asbestos worker, supervisor, contractor, training provider, monitor or analytical service;
  • Learn how to get licensed as a de-leader worker, supervisor or contractor, or training provider; or a lead-safe renovator worker, supervisor or contractor;
  • Find out how to become a licensed employment agency or modeling agency or a registered temporary agency;
  • Read the latest Massachusetts Injuries and Illnesses Report;
  • And much more!

We are constantly working to enhance our online services, so please check back regularly to look for updates and improvements.

Thank you

Laura M. Marlin,
Commissioner