The bill outlines the annual report prepared by the Office of Public Safety and Inspections (OPSI) in collaboration with the Department of Labor Standards (DLS) regarding fines imposed, collected, and expended under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 82A, which pertains to excavation and trench safety. The report emphasizes the requirement for excavators to obtain permits before creating trenches and mandates municipalities to establish local permitting authorities. It also highlights the enforcement of trench safety regulations primarily at the municipal level, with OPSI authorized to assess administrative fines for violations. During FY 2025, DLS conducted numerous inspections and training sessions, resulting in a total of 1,799 attendees at trench safety training and the issuance of corrective actions to prevent trench-related incidents.

Additionally, the report discusses the financial status of the Open Trenches and Excavations Trust, which began FY 2025 with a balance of $7,710.13 and received no funds from enforcement actions during the year. The DLS and OPSI have engaged in extensive training and outreach efforts to educate public and private sector employees on trench safety regulations, with over 500 public sector employees attending various training sessions. The agencies continue to communicate with stakeholders to address trench safety concerns and will maintain their efforts to promote compliance with excavation and trench safety regulations in the upcoming year.