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179 guidance documents relevant to this chapter for the criteria specified
 

ID Title Effective Date  
01-001D Program Directive Development, Classification and Numbering System for VOSH 10/13/2022 
01-004SR Responsibilities of the Central and Regional Office Directors and Managers 5/1/2000 
01-008 Statewide Settlement Agreements 3/1/1996 
01-009A Citation Policy for Paperwork and Written Program Requirement Violations 10/15/2007 
01-010 Local Emphasis Programs: Development and Approval of Special Targeting Activities 2/15/2014 
01-015A State Plan Policies and Procedures Manual (Through CH-5) 3/1/1996 
01-017 Expedited Informal Settlement Agreement (EISA) Program 3/1/2005 
01-019 State Emphasis Programs: Development, Approval, Adoption, and Evaluation 6/15/2018 
01-020 OSHA Support of NIOSH "FACE" Program 3/1/2005 
02-003W This Directive has been replaced with Guidance Document 02-003X. 9/15/2022 
02-003X 02-003X replaces 02-003W to provide updates to "Appendix A" for FY24. 8/1/2024 
02-004A Collection of OSHA-300 Log Data 2/15/2004 
02-006B Abatement Verification Regulation, § 307 of the VOSH Administrative Regulations Manual (ARM) - Enforcement Policies and Procedures 1/1/2010 
02-009B Prison Inmate Form Letter 1/15/2014 
02-010 Information to be Included in Closing Conferences 8/15/1993 
02-011 Temporary Help Supply Services Used by Employers 10/1/1993 
02-013 Compliance Policy for Emergency Action Plans and Fire Prevention Plans 4/1/2003 
02-016 Safety and Health Information Bulletins 2/15/2004 
02-020 VOSH Response to Significant Events of Potentially Catastrophic Consequence 1/15/1994 
02-021 Interpretative Rule Addressing OSHA's Policy on Employee Rescue Efforts, 29 CFR 1903.14 8/15/1995 
02-022A 29 CFR 1913.10, Rules of Agency Practice and Procedure Concerning OSHA Access to Employee Medical Records 11/1/2009 
02-023 Citation and IMIS Guidance for the Administrative Regulations Manual (ARM) 8/15/2009 
02-024A Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) 9/1/2013 
02-026 Misclassification of Employees in VOSH Cases 7/1/2017 
02-028A State and Local Government Penalties 9/19/2019 
02-032 Guidelines for Implementing the Field Sanitation Standard, §1928.110 4/15/1993 
02-050A General Schedule Inspection Errors: Guidance for Inspection of Establishments 12/15/2013 
02-053C Procedures for Photographs, Audio and Video Recordings Taken During VOSH Inspections or Investigations 8/15/2011 
02-054A Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals, 1910.119 – Inspection Procedures and Interpretive Guidance 8/1/1999 
02-060B Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard, 1910.1200, 1915.99, 1917.28, 1918.90, 1926.59 and 1928.21 2/1/2016 
02-061 Citation Policy Regarding 29 CFR 1926.20, 29 CFR 1926.21 and Related General Safety and Health Provisions 4/4/1988 
02-062A Application of the Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) Standards, §1910.146 4/1/2003 
02-064A Procedure for Handling Issuance of Citations to VDOT 12/15/2007 
02-065C Virginia Construction and Telecommunications Industries Confined Space Standard Procedures and Interpretations Manual, CNSP 146 and 1910.268 (t) 6/1/2018 
02-067D Overhead High Voltage Line Safety Inspection Procedures and Interpretations 5/1/2018 
02-071 Inspection Guidelines for Post-Emergency Response Operations Under 29 CFR 1910.120 9/15/1991 
02-072B Index of General Industry Standards Applicable to the Construction Industry 5/15/1994 
02-073B Inspection Procedures for 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1926.65, Paragraph (q): Emergency Response to Hazardous Substance Releases 10/1/2007 
02-101 OSHA/U.S. Coast Guard Authority Over Vessels 11/15/1998 
02-105A Inspection Scheduling for Construction 1/15/2014 
02-106 Nursing and Residential Care Facilities, Inspection Procedures 6/1/2013 
02-110 VOSH Enforcement Policy for New Reporting Requirements under Va. Code §40.1-51.1.D and §16VAC25-85-1904 7/1/2017 
02-206A Inspection of Grain Handling Facilities, § 1910.272 11/15/1998 
02-208A Acceptance of U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Exemption DOT-E 8845 of the Select Fire Oil-Well Perforating System Detonator Interruption Device (DID) 9/1/1994 
02-209 Fixed Ladders Used on Outdoor Advertising Structures/Billboards in the Outdoor Advertising Industry 4/15/1993 
02-210 Excavation and Trench Procedures and Interpretations Manual 3/5/1990 
02-211B The Control of Hazardous Energy – Enforcement Policy and Inspection Procedures 5/1/2008 
02-213 Inspection Procedures and Guidelines for Lift-Slab Construction Operations 9/1/1991 
02-214 Home-Based Worksites 10/1/2000 
02-215 Enforcement Authority at the Department of Energy's Government Owned, Contractor Operated (GOCO) Sites 5/1/1992 
02-216 Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices--Inspection Procedures and Interpretive Guidelines 7/15/1992 
02-217 Guarding of Three-Roller Printing Ink Mills 9/1/1994 
02-218 Awareness Barriers Installed on Metal Cutting Shears 9/1/1994 
02-223 Abrasive Operations Using Cutoff Wheels and Masonry Saws, §§1910.215, 1926.303 and 1926.702(i) 8/15/1995 
02-224B Inspection Policy and Procedures for OSHA’s Steel Erection Standards for Construction; Clarification of OSHA’s Enforcement Policies relating to floors/nets and shear connectors; Cancellation of CPL 02-01-046 12/1/2010 
02-225D Focused Inspections in Construction - Renewal 7/1/2013 
02-226A Enforcement of Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Standard, §1910.269 2/15/2004 
02-228 Guidelines for Point of Operation Guarding of Power Press Brakes 9/15/1998 
02-230 Inspection Procedures for Enforcing Subpart L, Scaffolds Used in Construction - 29 CFR 1926.450-454 3/15/1999 
02-231B Inspection Procedures for Accessing Communication Towers by Hoist 9/30/2014 
02-232A Compliance Assistance for the Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training Standards 2/1/2002 
02-234A 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart T – Commercial Diving Operations 9/1/2011 
02-235 Slide-locks – Enforcement Policy, Inspection Procedures and Performance Guidance Criteria 12/15/2007 
02-240 Reverse Signal Operation Safety Requirements for Motor Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment in General Industry and the Construction Industry, 16VAC25-97, Inspection Procedures and Interpretations 9/15/2009 
02-243A Part 1910, Subpart I, Enforcement Guidance for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in General Industry 1/15/2012 
02-244 Tree Trimming Operations, 16VAC25-73, Inspection Procedures and Interpretations (corrected) 5/9/2011 
02-245 Compliance Policy for Manufacture, Storage, Sale, Handling, Use and Display of Pyrotechnics 1/15/2012 
02-247 Compliance Directive for the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard, 1926.1400 through 1926.1442 2/1/2016 
02-390B Compliance Guidance for Residential Construction 6/15/2011 
02-395 Logging Operations, Inspection Procedures and Interpretive Guidance Including Twelve Previously Stayed Provisions 11/15/1998 
02-399 Chocking of Tractor Trailer under the Powered Industrial Truck Standard 8/15/2000 
02-400C Enforcement Procedures for the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens 2/1/2014 
02-403A Compliance Dates for the Lead Standard with Clarification of the Implementation Schedule, 1910.1025 1/15/1992 
02-406 Air Contaminants Standard, 1910.1000 - Inspection Procedures and Enforcement Guidance resulting from Court decision vacating 1989 PELs 9/15/1993 
02-407 Lead Exposure in Construction: Interim Final Rule; -- Inspection and Compliance Procedures 5/1/1994 
02-410 Brass and Bronze Ingot Manufacturing Industry Compliance Requirements and Dates Under the Lead Standard, § 1910.1025 5/15/1998 
02-411A Inspection Procedures for the Respiratory Protection Standard, 1910.134 9/30/2014 
02-412 Inspection Procedures for the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards 4/15/2021 
02-413 Guidelines for Noise Enforcement; Appendix A 11/15/2009 
02-415 Inspection Procedures for Occupational Exposure to Methylene Chloride Final Rule, §§ 1910.1052, 1915.1052 and 1926.1152 2/1/2002 
02-419 Audiometric Testing Using Insert Phones 5/12/1989 
02-421 Technical Assistance and Guidelines for Superfund and Other Hazardous Waste Site Activities 8/20/1986 
02-422A Inspection Procedures for Occupational Exposure to Asbestos Final Rule, §§ 1910.1001, 1926.1101 and 1915.1001 8/15/1996 
02-423 Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories 6/15/1991 
02-426A Enforcement Procedures for Occupational Exposure to Formaldehyde 5/1/1992 
02-432 Inspection Procedures for Occupational Exposure to 1,3-Butadiene (BD), § 1910.1051 11/15/1998 
02-433A Enforcement Procedures and Scheduling for Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis 8/15/2015 
02-436 Enforcement of the Occupational Noise Exposure Standards, §§ 1910.95, 1926.52, and 1926.101 2/1/2002 
02-437 Technical Enforcement and Assistance Guidelines for Hazardous Waste Site and RCRA Corrective Action Clean-up Operations 9/15/2006 
02-439 Section 1910.1018, Inspection and Compliance Procedures for the Permanent Occupational Exposure Standard for Inorganic Arsenic Compounds 9/15/2006 
02-440 Inspection Procedures for the Chromium (VI) Standards 5/1/2008 
02-442 Inspection Procedures for Occupational Exposure to Beryllium in General Industry, Construction and Public Sector Maritime 9/15/2018 
02-445 Inspection Procedures for the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard 9/16/2021 
02-800B Longshoring and Marine Terminals “Tool Shed” Directive 1/1/2013 
02-801D Shipyard Employment “Tool Bag” Directive 1/9/2020 
02-802A Maritime Cargo Gear Standards and Part 1919 Certification 2/15/2014 
02-803B 29 CFR Part 1915, Subpart B, Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment 1/9/2020 
02-804A Subpart I, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Shipyard Employment (Public Sector)--Inspection Procedures and Interpretive Guidelines 1/9/2020 
03-001D Consultation Policies and Procedures Manual 6/10/2021 
03-007 Consultation Policies and Procedures, Chapter 7: Relationship to Enforcement, Hazard Correction and Verification 5/15/2007 
03-100 Consultation for Wood Treatment Operations Utilizing Inorganic Arsenic Compounds 12/12/1986 
03-101 Guidelines on the Stability of Well Servicing Derricks 9/15/1991 
03-102 Changes in Reporting Hazard Correction Verification 2/15/2004 
04-001E VOSH Whistleblower Investigation Manual 7/1/2016 
05-001 A Professional Development Training Program for VOSH Compliance and Consultation Personnel 7/1/2000 
06-002 Designated First Aid Providers - Applicability of Bloodborne Pathogens Standard in General Industry 8/15/2000 
06-003 Definition of “Employee” for Purposes of VOSH Enforcement Program 5/13/1986 
06-005 Radford Arsenal and Radford Army Ammunition Plant: VOSH Cession of Enforcement Jurisdiction to Federal OSHA 7/21/1986 
06-008 Procedures for Requesting Interpretation of the Conflict of Interests Act 4/4/1988 
06-011A Letter of Interpretation Concerning Volunteer Firefighters and 16 VAC 25-60-10 of the ARM 5/15/2008 
06-013 Standard Interpretation of 1926.50 (c); First Aid Training on Construction Sites 5/18/1988 
06-016A Standard Interpretation: Applicability of Permit-Required Confined Space Standard for General Industry, §1910.146, to Insurance Companies Employing Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Inspectors 9/1/1994 
06-104 Standard Interpretation of 1926.451(d)(7), Securing Scaffolding to a Building or Structure 8/15/2005 
06-150 Standard Interpretation of 1910.151(b), Medical and First Aid 8/15/2005 
06-201 Use of 1910.132(a) and 1926.95(a) to Require Use of Seat Belts in General Industry and Construction Vehicles Potentially Subject to Tip over Due to Operational or Workplace Hazards 3/1/2005 
06-222 Interpretations of Electrical Standard for Construction Industry (§§1926.432(a)and 1926.417(b)) 8/15/2005 
07-007 Amendment to Bylaws of the Safety and Health Codes Board 7/1/2007 
08-001 Exposure Control Plan for VOSH Personnel with Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens 3/15/2014 
08-005A CSHO/Inspector Medical Examination Program 9/1/2012 
09-001.11 VOSH Field Operations Manual; Chapter 11: Penalties 8/1/2024 
09-002 State Program Requirements for Statistical Information on the Incidence of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses by Industry; on the Injured or Ill Worker; and on the Circumstances of the Injuries or Illnesses 10/15/1992 
09-004 Respiratory Protection Manual 8/1/2012 
09-010 Partnership Programs 7/15/1997 
09-050 VOSH VPP Challenge Policies and Procedures Manual 6/15/2018 
09-052E OSHA Technical Manual (OTM) 2/1/2018 
09-060 Virginia BEST Policies and Procedures Manual 12/1/2016 
09-065 Virginia BUILT Policies and Procedures Manual 6/25/2020 
09-070 VOSH - VADOC Challenge Pilot Policies and Procedures Manual 7/15/2018 
09-104A Recordkeeping Policies and Procedures Manual (RKM) 4/15/2014 
09-425 OSHA Occupational Chemical Database (formerly Chemical Information Manual) 9/1/2012 
10-001 Information Dissemination System for Ergonomic Inspections and Consultative Visits Resulting in Significant Benefits 10/19/1990 
11-201 Permanent Variance From §1910.178(n)(7)(iii); Virginia Precast Corporation 4/20/1990 
13-001 DOLI Interagency Agreements for VOSH 5/15/2008 
13-002A Areas of Direct Federal Enforcement by OSHA in Virginia 1/1/2018 
13-006A Memorandum of Understanding Between the Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) 5/10/2021 
13-010A Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) and the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) 7/1/2017 
13-011 Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Labor and Industry 9/15/2008 
13-016 Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) and the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 9/15/2008 
13-018A Alliance Between Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) and The Virginia State Association of Occupational Health Nurses (VSAOHN 11/1/2012 
13-020 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy and the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry 11/9/2017 
13-057A Memorandum of Understanding Between Department of Health and Department of Labor (4/26/86) 4/1/2003 
13-060 Building Excellence in Safety, Health and Training Program (Virginia BEST) 10/1/2016 
13-065 Virginia BUILT- Building Safety and Health Excellence in Construction Through Mentorship and Training 6/11/2020 
13-070 VOSH - VADOC Challenge: A Strategic Partnership Program of the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Program and the Virginia Department of Corrections 7/15/2018 
14-005C First Report of Injuries and Illnesses (FRI) Local Emphasis Program (LEP) 12/18/2014 
14-201 Local Emphasis Program: “Fall Hazards” 4/1/2003 
14-203 Special (National) Emphasis Program: Trenching and Excavation 4/1/2003 
14-204A Local Emphasis Program: Scaffolding 9/1/2018 
14-205 Public Sector Local Emphasis Program; Public Work Shops 4/1/2003 
14-215 Logging and Sawmill Industries - Local Emphasis Program (LEP) 7/1/2011 
14-216A National Emphasis Program B Primary Metal Industries 3/15/2015 
14-219D Local Emphasis Program: Reverse Signal Operation of Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment and Heavy Equipment (Generally) 9/1/2018 
14-221E Local Emphasis Program: Overhead High Voltage Line Safety for both General Industry and Construction 5/1/2018 
14-233B National Emphasis Program on Amputations 2/11/2016 
14-234 Local Emphasis Program - Tree Trimming Operations 4/26/2011 
14-236A National Emphasis Program – Combustible Dust (Reissued) 4/1/2008 
14-405 Local Emphasis Program (LEP) -- Asbestos 8/1/2012 
14-410 National Emphasis Program on Crystalline Silica 4/15/2021 
14-411A Process Safety Management (PSM) Covered Chemical Facilities National Emphasis Program 5/1/2018 
14-415 National Emphasis Program – Occupational Exposure to Isocyanates 12/15/2013 
14-430C Local Emphasis Program - Wastewater and Water Treatment Facilities 11/1/2013 
14-437B National Emphasis Program: Lead 12/15/2014 
14-440 National Emphasis Program – Facilities that Manufacture Food Flavorings Containing Diacetyl 3/15/2010 
14-441 National Emphasis Program – Hexavalent Chromium 5/15/2010 
14-442 VOSH Program Directive on Outdoor and Indoor Heat Related Hazards 9/29/2022 
BPV - 3 APPLICATION FOR RECIPROCAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY AND IDENTIFICATION WORK CARD 11/10/2011 
COVID MITIGATION Guidance for Employers to Mitigate the Risk of COVID-19 to Workers 4/28/2022 
VOSH CCG - ENGLISH VOSH Closing Conference Guide - English 3/2/2022 
VOSH CCG - SPANISH VOSH Closing Conference Guide - Spanish 3/2/2022 
VOSH ERG Employer Responsibilities and Courses of Action Following a VOSH Inspection 9/1/2022 
VOSH Health 2 2007 Health Interpretations 12/20/2007 
VOSH Health 3 VOSH Health Interpretations 2019 9/27/2019 
VOSH INT 2016 2016 VOSH Interpretations 6/30/2017 
VOSH INT 2017 2017 VOSH Interpretations 6/30/2017 
VOSH Poster English Job Safety and Health Protection Poster 9/1/2022 
VOSH Poster Spanish Job Safety and Health Protection Poster-Spanish 9/1/2022 
VOSH Safety 2 2007 Safety Interpretations 12/20/2007 
VOSH VPP - 1 Virginia Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Policy and Procedures Manual 4/1/2005 
VOSH VPP- 2 Temporary Policy Revisions to VOSH’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) During the COVID-19 Pandemic 10/7/2020 
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