Labor Standards
- Asbestos Program
- Division of Apprentice Standards
- Employment Agencies Program
- Industrial Hygiene Lab
- Lead Program
- Massachusetts Workplace Safety and Health Program
- Mine Safety and Health Program
- Minimum Wage Program
- Occupational Lead Poisoning Registry
- Occupational Safety and Health Statistics
- On-site Consultation
- Prevailing Wage Program
Attention : Asbestos/Lead License Applicants
Department of Labor Standards - Springfield Office (165 Liberty St)
Tuesday, MAY 15, 2012: the Springfield Office will be CLOSED for Asbestos and Lead Licenses.
Thursday, May 17, 2012: the Springfield office will be OPEN for Asbestos and Lead licenses from 9 AM to 3 PM.
DLS regrets any inconvenience this may cause. Contact our Boston office at (617) 626-6963 if you have any questions.
Our Springfield office will resume our regular Tuesday licensing days on May 22, 2012.
Welcome to the website of the Department of Labor Standards. As you explore this site, you will find information about the protection of workers' safety and health, wages and working conditions, as well as access to online services offered through the department.
I encourage you to utilize this portal to:
- Learn more about the laws and regulations that protect worker safety and health;
- Find out how to access safety and health consultation services offered to employers to assist them in making their workplaces safer and healthier;
- Browse upcoming safety and health training sessions and find out how to sign up for them;
- Check the laws that are in place that protect workers' wages, including the prevailing wage, minimum wage and overtime laws;
- Request a prevailing wage rate schedule using our online request system;
- Download applications for various lead and asbestos disciplines and employment agency licensure and registration;
- Locate a licensed or certified person or business to perform your deleading, renovation, painting or abatement project;
- Verify that the employment agency or staffing agency you are working with is licensed or registered;
- Read the latest Massachusetts Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Report;
- Become familiar with apprentice training guidelines and requirements,
- And much more!
We are constantly working to enhance our online services, so please check back regularly to look for updates and improvements.
