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Workplace Safety and Health Program (WSHP)

Learn how the Workplace Safety and Health Program (WSHP) helps ensure safe, healthy working conditions for public-sector employees across Massachusetts.

About the Workplace Safety and Health Program

The Workplace Safety and Health Program (WSHP) helps keep Massachusetts public workplaces safe and healthy. The program partners with state agencies, municipalities, public schools, and public colleges and universities to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses through inspections, complaint investigations, enforcement of workplace safety and health standards and training, outreach, and technical assistance.

Since 2022, the Department of Labor Standards has enforced occupational safety and health standards in public-sector workplaces under an OSHA-approved State Plan. If you work in the private sector and need to file a workplace safety or health complaint, visit the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) website for information about your rights and how to file a complaint.

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For public workers

Report a workplace safety and health concern  Learn about whistleblower protections  File a whistleblower complaint 

For public employers

Access WSHP resources  Learn about SafetyWorks Consultation visits 

Learn about WSHP

Upcoming workshops and trainings

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Workplace Safety and Health Program statutes and regulations

The laws and regulations that govern workplace safety and health in Massachusetts public sector workplaces.

Safety and health requirements

Inspections and Investigations

Department Authority & Violations and Enforcement

Testimonials

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Address

DLS Workplace Safety and Health for Public Employees Program, 72 School Street, Taunton, MA 02780
Directions

Phone

Call DLS Workplace Safety and Health Program at (508) 616-0461 ext. 9488

Online

Email DLS Workplace Safety and Health Program at safepublicworkplacemailbox@mass.gov

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