Massachusetts H5491 implements recommendations from the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report to enhance safety in cutting, welding, and hot works.

Massachusetts H5491 implements recommendations from the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report to enhance safety in cutting, welding, and hot works processes. The bill establishes a system for public notification and recording of non-compliance with regulations and statutes related to these processes. It mandates that all certifications and training programs for these activities use a program approved by the state fire marshal, including a thorough electronic database, multi-lingual in-class offerings, identity integrity safeguards, in-person initial training, and annual continued education.

Massachusetts H5491 implements recommendations from the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report to enhance safety in cutting, welding, and hot works.

Massachusetts H5491 implements recommendations from the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report to enhance safety in cutting, welding, and hot works processes. The bill establishes a system for public notification and recording of non-compliance with regulations and statutes related to these processes. It mandates that all certifications and training programs for these activities use a program approved by the state fire marshal, including a thorough electronic database, multi-lingual in-class offerings, identity integrity safeguards, in-person initial training, and annual continued education.