The city of Boston began requiring construction and demolition contractors to file site-specific safety plans and attest to following them on December 1.
The requirement is part of the city’s implementation of a new safe construction ordinance that was passed in the wake of several fatal construction accidents in the city including one at the Government Center garage in March 2022 and another in the Seaport District in June 2022.
The ordinance was a collaborative effort among the city, developers, contractors, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and health and safety advocates.
“Every worker deserves to return home safe and healthy each day,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “The implementation of this important ordinance will help ensure that every family can count on work environments centering health and safety, thanks to our partners and community members leading the way on a comprehensive approach to worker safety.”
The ordinance requires construction and demolition sites in Boston seeking a permit with the Inspectional Services Department (ISD) to submit a site safety plan affidavit, implement a project-specific site safety plan and implement a site safety monitoring plan.
The ordinance gives ISD enforcement capacity it previously lacked. ISD can now issue violations, stop work, revoke permits, and impose fines up to $300 for non-compliance.
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