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Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
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Workplace Safety and Health Program (WSHP)

Learn about updated law for public sector safety

MGL 149 Section 6-1/2 requires public sector employers to comply with OSHA standards.

Clarifications and Interpretations

OSHA Safety for Public Sector

Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149, Section 6-1/2 sets minimum standards for employee safety requirements in public sector workplaces, and will be enforced by the Department of Labor Standards (DLS).

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Additional Resources

Safety and Health Orientation Law Enforcement (PDF 3.74 MB)
Safety and Health Orientation Book - Fire Services (PDF 21 MB)
Safety and Health Orientation Booklet for the Public Sector (PDF 4.03 MB)
OSHA Safety for Public Sector - Highlights of Updated Law M.G.L. c149 s6 (PDF 278.83 KB)
Inspection Summary - What to Expect (PDF 1.08 MB)
Map municipal inspections 2016 (PDF 1.5 MB)
Workplace Safety and Health Protection for Public Employees Poster (PDF 504.05 KB)
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