Eye examinations
M.G.L. c. 160, § 178
in effectc. 160, § 178. Eye examinations
Section 178. A railroad corporation shall not employ any person or keep him in its employ in a position requiring the employee to distinguish form or color signals, unless he has been examined for color blindness or other defective sight by a competent person employed by the corporation and has received a certificate that he is not disqualified for such position by color blindness or other defective sight. A railroad corporation which violates this section shall forfeit one hundred dollars.
Source: Massachusetts General Court (malegislature.gov)URL: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXII/Chapter160/Section178Fetched: 10/20/2026
