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Federal Identical Shipyard Employment Standards [16 VAC 25 ‑ 100]

Guidance Documents

Chapter Information

Description	These regulations are identical to the federal Occupational Safety and Health standards for Shipyard Employment. Each section number is the same number as the corresponding federal shipyard employment 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, Hearing Legal Services Off
Address:	6606 West Broad Street Suite 500 Richmond , VA 23230
Email Address:	cristin.bernhardt@doli.virginia.gov
Telephone:	(804)786-2392 FAX: (804)786-8418 TDD: ()-

Action Title	Latest Stage	Status
Current Actions
None

Action Title	Latest Stage	Status
Past Actions
Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds in Construction and Shipyard Sectors	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/07/2021.
Standards Improvement Project—Phase IV, Final Rule	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/15/2019.
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.
Corrections and Technical Amendment to Hazard Communication Standard	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/15/2013.
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.
Final Rule for Hazard Communication Standard	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2013.
Corrections and Technical Amendments to Multiple Standards in General Industry, Construction and Shipyard Employment	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/15/2012.
Standards Improvement Project	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/15/2012.
General Working Conditions in Shipyard Employment	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/15/2012.
Revision-Notification Requirements-Exposure Determination Provisions-Hexavalent Chromium	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/15/2010.
Personal Protective Equipment	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/15/2010.
Employer Payment for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Final Rule	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/01/2008.
Direct Final Rule Updating National Consensus Standards in OSHA’s Standard for Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/21/2007.
Fire Protection	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/15/2005.
Technical amendments to Federal Identical Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2003.