OSHA Training in Lawrence MA

MA OSHA Training Regulations and Standards

Worker safety and OSHA training for private-sector companies in Massachusetts is regulated by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Regulated employers located in MA are governed by the Federal OSHA health and safety standards found in the 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). These include, but are not limited to, the OSHA workplace poster requirements in Part 1903, OSHA injury and illness record=keeping requirements in Part 1904, general industry standards in Part 1910, maritime standards in Parts 1915, 1917 and 1918, construction standards in Part 1926, and agricultural standards in Part 1928.

Many of these OSHA standards require that employers provide their employees in Massachusetts with OSHA training and information on a variety of health and safety topics (scroll down to see links to training requirements below).

Public sector employers in Massachusetts, including state, county, and local governments, are not covered by federal OSHA. Instead, they and their employees fall under the protection of the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (DLS) through the state’s Workplace Safety and Health Program (WSHP). The WSHP enforces safety and health standards that mirror many of OSHA’s requirements, offering similar protections to public employees across Massachusetts.

This program ensures that public sector workplaces—such as schools, DPW departments, and municipal offices—maintain safe working conditions. WSHP conducts routine inspections, investigates complaints, and provides consultation services to help government employers comply with applicable safety regulations promulgated by Federal OSHA. While the WSHP does not typically issue fines like federal OSHA, it does conduct inspections of public-sector workplaces, and can require corrective action when violations are found, and it plays a critical role in promoting safety and preventing injuries among public workers in Massachusetts.

See links to OSHA’s training requirements by scrolling down this page.

Jurisdiction

Federal OSHA exercises jurisdiction over most private employers in Massachusetts. Federal employers in MA also operate under the jurisdiction of Federal OSHA. There are two OSHA offices located in the eastern part of the state:

North Boston Area Office
Shattuck Office Center
138 River Road, Suite 102
Andover, MA 01810

South Boston Area Office
639 Granite Street, 4th Floor
Braintree, MA 02184

The OSHA national emergency hotline telephone number is 1-800-321-OSHA.

Massachusetts OSHA Training Law

The State of Massachusetts has a state law requiring most workers on publicly funded construction sites in Lawrence MA to possess the OSHA wallet card proving they have successfully completed the OSHA 10 hour construction training course.

More Safety Training Considerations for Workers in Lawrence MA

While our onsite and online OSHA 10 and 30-hour training courses for construction and general industry are the gold standard for training about general hazard recognition and avoidance for workers and supervisors, there are many workers in and around Lawrence who face unique environmental and occupational hazards that require other specialized safety training to prevent serious injuries and illnesses.  

Heat Illness Prevention Training is considered essential for anyone working in high temperatures or humid conditions, where prolonged exposure can lead to heat stress and even life-threatening heat stroke. So, whether working on construction sites, roadwork, landscaping and lawn care crews, in commercial kitchens, attics, or buildings without adequate ventilation, affected workers must know how to recognize the early signs of heat-related illness and know how to stay hydrated, take proper rest breaks, and respond to emergencies. This training equips them with the knowledge needed to help them work safely in extreme heat.

At the other end of the spectrum, Cold Stress Prevention Training is critical for workers who are exposed to freezing temperatures or even cool and damp conditions, whether outdoors or in workplaces such as refrigerated warehouses, food processing plants, or unheated job sites. Cold stress can lead to frostbite, hypothermia, and reduced dexterity, increasing the risk of accidents. Workers will learn to recognize early symptoms of cold-related illnesses and implement safe work practices to minimize risk in frigid environments.

Also, workers in industries such as storm or wastewater management, mining, and agriculture must be aware of the dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), a highly toxic gas commonly found in drilling sites, refineries, chemical plants, manure pits, grain elevators, mines, sewers, and underground utility spaces. Without proper precautions, exposure can quickly become fatal. H2S Hazard Awareness Training helps ensure workers can identify H2S hazards, understand the importance of gas detection equipment, and follow emergency procedures to stay safe in high-risk environments.

Workers must complete Confined Space Entry Training for General Industry before entering hazardous areas such as tanks, vats, silos, sewer and storm drain systems, underground utilities, and many crawl spaces. Supervisors overseeing confined space entry and attendants monitoring entrant safety must also be trained. These environments pose serious risks, including toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and engulfment. Additionally, construction workers and supervisors entering confined spaces must complete specialized Confined Space Training for Construction.