Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 15: PREFERENCE TO MAINE WORKS AND CONTRACTORS
26 §1317. Construction safety training requirements for craft workers

§1317. Construction safety training requirements for craft workers
A contractor or subcontractor employing craft workers in the construction of public works shall require mandatory safety training for all craft workers in accordance with the requirements of this section.   [PL 2021, c. 465, §4 (NEW).]
1.  Mandatory safety training.  A contractor or subcontractor employing craft workers in the construction of public works shall require that all craft workers on the construction work site have completed a construction safety training program that uses a curriculum approved by the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and is at least 10 hours in duration.  
[PL 2021, c. 465, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Proof of compliance.  A contractor or subcontractor shall complete and submit monthly to the public authority that let the contract a signed statement of compliance that each craft worker has completed the training required in subsection 1.  
[PL 2021, c. 465, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Posting of affidavit on job site.  A contractor or subcontractor shall post in a conspicuous location at each job site a signed affidavit that the contractor or subcontractor has met the requirements of this section.  
[PL 2021, c. 465, §4 (NEW).]
4.  Rules.  The Commissioner of Labor may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.  
[PL 2021, c. 465, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 465, §4 (NEW).

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