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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Ruth B. Balser
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act reducing construction noise and ensuring worker safety.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: | Date Added: |
Ruth B. Balser | 12th Middlesex | 8/4/2021 |
Michael Nogrady |
| 8/4/2021 |
Brian W. Murray | 10th Worcester | 8/16/2021 |
Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. | 12th Hampden | 8/16/2021 |
Kay Khan | 11th Middlesex | 8/18/2021 |
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By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ruth B. Balser and Michael Nogrady relative to the use of white noise reverse alarms on motor vehicles operating on construction sites. Labor and Workforce Development. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Second General Court
(2021-2022)
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An Act reducing construction noise and ensuring worker safety.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 149 of the Massachusetts General Laws is hereby amended by inserting, after Section 6G, the following section:
Section 6H. All motor vehicles operating on a construction site, that would otherwise be required to use a reverse signal alarm per the regulations set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, shall use a white noise reverse alarm compliant with the regulations set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as described in 29 CFR 1926.601.