The bill amends Chapter 30B of the General Laws to enhance workplace safety and ensure transparency regarding Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations in procurement contracts exceeding $100,000. It mandates that awarding authorities require offerors to disclose any OSHA citations, notices, decisions, or civil judgments against them or their affiliated businesses within the past two years. Additionally, it stipulates that contractors must inform awarding authorities of any serious violations by their subcontractors and provide updated information every six months. The bill also allows awarding authorities to refer matters related to these disclosures to appropriate agencies and requires them to consider this information when determining the responsibility of an offeror.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 2 of Chapter 82A, requiring individuals applying for trench excavation permits to disclose any serious OSHA violations and any prior issues related to trench permits, such as suspensions or fines. This aims to ensure that only responsible parties are granted permits, thereby promoting safety in trench excavation activities. Overall, the bill seeks to improve workplace safety by holding contractors accountable for their compliance with federal safety regulations and ensuring that relevant information is disclosed during the procurement process.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 82A-2