OSHA Requirements in Virginia
State PlanVirginia operates VOSH covering all private and public sector workers. First state to adopt emergency temporary standard for COVID-19.
- Who enforces
- VOSH
- Who is covered
- Private and Public Sector
What this means for your worksites
- Infectious Disease Standard
- Tree trimming requirements
- Reverse signal operations
- Public sector coverage
Where VOSH goes beyond federal OSHA
A state plan has to be at least as effective as federal OSHA, and may be stricter. These are the areas where Virginia differs.
- Infectious Disease Prevention Standard
- Tree trimming operations requirements
- Reverse signal operation requirements
- Overhead high voltage line safety
- Confined space in telecommunications
- Public sector specific standards
- Unique penalty structure
Requirements to plan for
Infectious Disease Standard
Permanent standard for airborne infectious diseases
Tree Trimming
Specific requirements for tree trimming operations
Reverse Signal
Vehicle and equipment reverse signal requirements
High Voltage Lines
Overhead high voltage line safety requirements
Major industries in Virginia
Where to check
Requirements and penalty amounts change. Confirm the current position with the enforcing agency rather than relying on a summary.
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Start the free assessmentGeneral guidance only, not legal advice. Jurisdiction and coverage are summarised from public OSHA information and can change. Verify against the enforcing agency for your worksite.