Requires disclosure of workplace safety violations for contractors and subcontractors.

This bill mandates that applicants for procurement contracts and trench excavation permits in Massachusetts disclose any Occupational Safety and Health Administration citations, notices, decisions, or civil judgments against their company or affiliated businesses within the past four years. Awarding authorities must consider this information when determining contractor responsibility. Contractors must also disclose similar violations by their subcontractors. Awarding authorities may request evidence of hazard correction and refer uncorrected hazards to appropriate agencies.

Requires disclosure of workplace safety violations for contractors and subcontractors.

This bill mandates that applicants for procurement contracts and trench excavation permits in Massachusetts disclose any Occupational Safety and Health Administration citations, notices, decisions, or civil judgments against their company or affiliated businesses within the past four years. Awarding authorities must consider this information when determining contractor responsibility. Contractors must also disclose similar violations by their subcontractors. Awarding authorities may request evidence of hazard correction and refer uncorrected hazards to appropriate agencies.