Workplace Safety and Health Program (WSHP)

The Massachusetts Workplace Safety and Health Program (WSHP) helps protect public sector employees by preventing workplace injuries and illnesses. WSHP conducts inspections, investigates complaints, provides training and outreach, and enforces workplace safety and health requirements for public employers across the Commonwealth. WSHP serves state agencies, county and municipal governments, public schools, colleges and universities, and quasi-government agencies. Federal OSHA continues to oversee private sector workplaces.

In August 2022, Massachusetts received federal approval from OSHA to operate a Public Sector State Plan. As part of this designation, WSHP enforces occupational safety and health standards for covered public employers and employees throughout the Commonwealth. Federal OSHA continues to oversee private sector workplaces.