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Virginia Regulatory Town Hall

Agency

Department of Labor and Industry

Board

Safety and Health Codes Board

chapter

Federal Identical Longshoring Standards [16 VAC 25 ‑ 130]

Guidance Documents

Chapter Information

Description	These regulations are identical to the federal Occupational Safety and Health standards for Longshoring. Each section number is the same number as the corresponding federal longshoring standard.
State Authority	Section 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. Improve workplace safety and health in Virginia workplaces as evidenced by fewer hazards, reduced exposures and fewer injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. 2. Change workplace culture to increase employer and worker awareness of, commitment to, and involvement in safety and health. 3. 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

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: ()-

Action Title	Latest Stage	Status
Current Actions
None

Action Title	Latest Stage	Status
Past Actions
Updating OSHA Standards Based on National Consensus Standards; Eye and Face Protection; Final Rule	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2016.
Updating OSHA Standards Based on National Consensus Standards for Head Protection; Direct Final Rule	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2013.
Standards Improvement Project	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/15/2012.
Personal Protective Equipment	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/15/2010.
CH 120 Revisions to Longshoring and Marine Terminals Vertical Tandem Lifts, Public Sector Only	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/15/2009.
Employer Payment for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Final Rule	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/01/2008.
Technical amendments to final rules for federal identical marine terminals standard and for federal identical longshoring	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2000.
Stay of compliance date for the new Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training from December 1, 1999 to March 1, 2000.	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/20/2000.

Action Title	Latest Stage	Status
Withdrawn Actions
Stay of compliance date for the new Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training from December 1, 1999 to March 1, 2000.	Final	Stage withdrawn on 07/12/2004 before submission to the Registrar.