# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6A: Monitoring, inspection and investigation of work involving asbestos

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S6A

## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6A
- **Heading:** Monitoring, inspection and investigation of work involving asbestos
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 6A

## Text

Section 6A. The department shall monitor, inspect and investigate all work, including construction, demolition, alteration or repair, involving any building or structure, including those owned or leased by the commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions or authorities, where such work involves the use or handling of asbestos or material containing asbestos, including the disposal of materials containing asbestos and asbestos contaminated waste. The department may cooperate with the federal government in the furtherance of the provisions of this section and in a manner consistent with section six B of chapter twenty-nine.

Section 6A. The department shall monitor, inspect and investigate all work, including construction, demolition, alteration or repair, involving any building or structure, including those owned or leased by the commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions or authorities, where such work involves the use or handling of asbestos or material containing asbestos, including the disposal of materials containing asbestos and asbestos contaminated waste. The department may cooperate with the federal government in the furtherance of the provisions of this section and in a manner consistent with section six B of chapter twenty-nine.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 2 Enforcement of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 3 Inspections and investigations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 4 Reports of diseases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 5 Investigations of industrial conditions; complaints; prosecutions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6 Safety devices and means to prevent accidents and diseases generally; fees for structural painting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6A Monitoring, inspection and investigation of work involving asbestos](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S6A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6B License for business activities involving asbestos; fee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S6B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6C Health and safety of general public and asbestos workers; rules and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S6C.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6D Complaints by employees relating to asbestos; retaliation by employer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S6D.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6E Violations of workplace standards relating to asbestos; cease and desist orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S6E.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6F Penalties for violations of Secs. 6B to 6E](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S6F.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6G Release or waiver of damages caused by asbestos](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S6G.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 7 Committees for investigations and recommendation of regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S7.md)

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