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Announcements
Save the Date – 2018 VOSH Conference
The Women Wires, Sticks, Bricks, Pipes, Trucks, and Dollars Event.
The Women Wires, Sticks, Bricks, Pipes, Trucks, and Dollars event, hosted by the Local 10 Plumbers and Pipefitters, in conjunction with the Department of Labor and Industry, brought employers and prospective future Registered Apprentices together.
Struck-By Fatalities
Many fatal accidents in the workplace occur when someone is struck by material, equipment, machinery, or vehicles. Each year many workers die from “Struck-By” accidents. Employees must be aware of working around equipment, materials, and vehicles in order to avoid “Struck-By” injuries.
National Safety Stand Down Week
In recognition of National Safety Stand-Down week, Safety Program Director Jennifer Rose and Regional Director Daniel Wells attended the Clark Construction stand-down to bring awareness to falls in the construction industry. We encourage Virginia employers to participate in the national initiative this week.
Employers and Employees
See how your business can Benefit from Registered Apprenticeship. Is a Registered Apprenticeship an Option for You?
Payment of Wage
Hazard Alerts
VOSH has issued two new Hazard Alert letters on Firefighter Exposure to Diesel Particulate Matter and Firefighter PPE Contamination.
Backover Accidents
Notice of New VOSH Preventing Backover Accidents – Despite advances in technology, injuries and deaths from backing vehicles continue to occur. With federal regulation no longer on the horizon, experts say employers need to implement best practices to keep employees safe.
Electronic Data Submission
Regulation Concerning Electronic Submission of OSHA 300A Injury and Illness Logs in Accordance with 1904.41
Women in Construction
Save the Date – April 25th 2018 – THE WOMEN, WIRES, STICKS, BRICKS,PIPES, TRUCKS AND DOLLARS JOB FAIR – Business is booming for electricians, plumbers, heating, ventilation and air conditioning technicians (HVAC), inspectors, highway technicians, iron workers, bricklayers, welders, carpenters, pipe fitters and MORE.