RSA 277:1 · Application

Source history

• 1917, 183:1
• 1919, 66:1
• 1921, 130:1. PL 177:1. RL 215:1. RSA 277:1
• 1955, 291:1
• 1963, 220:1
• 1985, 243:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986

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Bill relationships

• 2026 HB1072 related

  of RSA 276-A:4, I, relative to the prohibition against youth being employed or permitted to work in any hazardous occupation. (g) The commissioner is enforcing the provisions of RSA 277, relative to public workplace safety. (h) The owner or owner’s representative has had an opportunity to review the notice document required by paragraph I and has provided written consent to waive the 30 day deadline.

• 2026 HB303 amend

  ety requirements that are similar to OSHA standards. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 Health and Safety of Employees; Incorporation of OSHA Standards. Amend RSA 277:1 to read as follows: 277:1 Application. This chapter shall apply to all places of employment in which one or more persons are regularly employed. Employers shall provide employees a level of protection that is

• 2026 HB303 reference

  es it is unlikely that the bill will have significant impact on revenues at the state, county or local level. It is possible that some employers would violate the new standards resulting in civil penalty under RSA 277. Such an increase in revenue cannot be credibly quantified at this time. It is assumed that any fiscal impact would occur after FY 2025. AGENCIES CONTACTED: Department of Labor

• 2026 HB303 amend

  yers shall provide employees a level of protection that is at least as effective as the level of protection set forth in rules adopted pursuant to RSA 277:16. 2 New Paragraph; Rulemaking; OSHA Standards. Amend RSA 277:16 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph: III. The commissioner shall adopt such rules, under RSA 541-A, as the commissioner deems reasonable and necessary in order to implement standards th

• 2026 HB303-FN amend

  A standards. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 Health and Safety of Employees; Incorporation of OSHA Standards. Amend RSA 277:1 to read as follows: 277:1 Application. This chapter shall apply to all places of employment in which one or more persons are regularly employed. Employers shall provide employees a level of protection that is at lea

• 2026 HB303-FN add

  ll make available such record of annual review to any interested party on request. (c) The commissioner shall make recommendation to the legislature for statutory amendment to RSA 277 when such amendment is identified as necessary following annual review of standards. 3 Additional Staffing Requirement. The labor commissioner may establish up to 6 additional full-time, classified labor inspector

• 2026 HB303-FN amend

  ns are regularly employed. Employers shall provide employees a level of protection that is at least as effective as the level of protection set forth in rules adopted pursuant to RSA 277:16. 2 New Paragraph; Rulemaking; OSHA Standards. Amend RSA 277:16 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph: III. The commissioner shall adopt such rules, under RSA 541-A, as the commissioner deems

• 2026 SB502 repeal

  f Employees; Generally; Elevator Law. Amend RSA 277:1-a to read as follows: 277:1-a Elevator Law. The provisions of RSA 157-A and RSA 157-B also apply to all places covered by RSA 277:1. 18 Repeals. The following are repealed: I. RSA 187-A:31, relative to the innovation research center grant program. II. RSA 187-A:33-b, relative to fees collected by the innovation research center. 19 Effective

• 2026 SB502 repeal

  ers, conducting board meetings, and assigning committees to address regulatory, legislative and policy issues. 17 Safety and Health of Employees; Generally; Elevator Law. Amend RSA 277:1-a to read as follows: 277:1-a Elevator Law. The provisions of RSA 157-A and RSA 157-B also apply to all places covered by RSA 277:1. 18 Repeals. The following are repealed: I. RSA 187-A:31, relative to the innova

• 2026 SB502-FN repeal

  ers, conducting board meetings, and assigning committees to address regulatory, legislative and policy issues. 17 Safety and Health of Employees; Generally; Elevator Law. Amend RSA 277:1-a to read as follows: 277:1-a Elevator Law. The provisions of RSA 157-A and RSA 157-B also apply to all places covered by RSA 277:1. 18 Repeals. The following are repealed: I. RSA 187-A:31, relative to the innova

• 2026 SB502-FN repeal

  f Employees; Generally; Elevator Law. Amend RSA 277:1-a to read as follows: 277:1-a Elevator Law. The provisions of RSA 157-A and RSA 157-B also apply to all places covered by RSA 277:1. 18 Repeals. The following are repealed: I. RSA 187-A:31, relative to the innovation research center grant program. II. RSA 187-A:33-b, relative to fees collected by the innovation research center. 19 Effective