Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
 
Agency
Department of Labor and Industry
 
Board
Safety and Health Codes Board
 
chapter
Administrative Regulation for the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Program [16 VAC 25 ‑ 60]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation provides an operational framework of rules and procedures for the administration of the VOSH program such as program jurisdiction, notification and posting requirements, required reporting by employers, access to information, and complaint and discrimination procedures. Also covered are occupational safety and health standards, variances to standards, inspections, citations and penalties, abatement procedures, and inspection case review and settlement.
State Authority Sections 40.1-6 and 40.1-22 (5 ) of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-596)
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1. Provide and publish a fair process for enforcing Virginia Code Title 40.1 and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act.

2. The protection of the public's health, safety, and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
Meetings See all meetings (4) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Cristin Bernhardt  / Regulatory Coordinator / Staff Attorney
Address: Main Street Centre
600 East Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: cristin.bernhardt@doli.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-2392    FAX: (804)786-2641    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Final Rule Regarding Walkaround Worker Representative Designation Procedures
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/20/2024.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Corrective Amendment to Update Regulatory Language to Reflect Legislative Change in 2016
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/11/2020.
Standards Improvement Project—Phase IV, Final Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/15/2019.
Procedures for the application of penalties for state and local government employers Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2018.
Administrative Regulations for the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Program Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/15/2017.
Correcting Amendment to update the Department of Labor and Industry’s Mailing Address for Petitions for Variance Hearings or written comments
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/15/2012.
Administrative Regulations for the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Program Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/05/2012.
Administrative Regulations for the Virginia Occcupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Program Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/21/2006.
Amendments to the Administrative Regulative for the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Program
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2003.
Repeal of three sections due to the adoption of federal identical regulation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/31/2001.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Administrative Regulations for the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Program NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 10/26/2015 prior to publication in The Virginia Register.
Administrative Regulations for the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Program Final Stage withdrawn on 04/12/2006 before DPB completed its review.
Administrative Regulations for the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Program Final Stage withdrawn on 04/12/2006 prior to submission to DPB.
Administrative Regulations for the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Program Final Stage withdrawn on 04/12/2006 prior to submission to DPB.
Administrative Regulations for the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Program Emergency Stage withdrawn on 04/12/2006 prior to submitting for AG review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
2/16/2024 Filed Pending
6/22/2001 Agency Completed Retain As Is