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  • 2018 VOSH Conference

    We would like to thanks everyone who attended the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Conference in Williamsburg last week. Over 333 attendees, 33 vendors and participants from many outside organizations took part in the conference this year. The conference was a great success and we hope to see all of you again next year. Was this…

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  • National Apprenticeship Month

    The Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia hereby officially recognizes National Apprenticeship Month. Was this article helpful?YesNo

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  • Outstanding Apprentice Awards and 80th Anniversary Event

    This year DOLI is blending this Outstanding Apprentice Recognition with the 80th Anniversary Celebration. Help us to recognize apprentices and nominate your outstanding apprentice. Please used the link to the enclosed Nomination Form. Was this article helpful?YesNo

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  • 2018 VOSH Conference Keynote Speaker – Ricky Rollins

    Ricky Rollins was the first accident for Steel Dynamics. He was almost killed on December 30, 1995. The accident was caused by not properly evaluating a hazard. He talks about the accident and how it could have affected his family. Was this article helpful?YesNo

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  • Esthetics Registered Apprenticeship Programs

    Introducing a new Esthetics Registered Apprenticeship Program. To view the details, visit the link at the DPOR website Esthetics  Registered Apprenticeship Program     Was this article helpful?YesNo

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  • Opioid Crisis – 2018 VOSH Conference

    Every day, 115 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. Chia-Chia Chang, MPH, MBA is a Public Health Analyst with NIOSH. She will be speaking at the 2018 VOSH Conference on the opioid crisis in the workplace. Was this article helpful?YesNo

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  • National Apprenticeship Week

    National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) November 12-18, 2018 is a national celebration that offers leaders in business, labor, education, and other partners a chance to demonstrate their support for Registered Apprenticeship. Was this article helpful?YesNo

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  • Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney talks about Registered Apprenticeship

    Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney talks about Registered Apprenticeship Was this article helpful?YesNo

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  • VOSH and VADOC Announce Strategic Partnership

    The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) program and the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) have entered into a strategic partnership to create a VADOC Challenge Program to recognize safety and health excellence at correctional facilities around the Commonwealth. Was this article helpful?YesNo

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  • Giant Hogweed: Identification and Control

    The Virginia Cooperative Extension has released a guide to help identify dangerous Giant Hogweed. Giant hogweed is easily mistaken for cow parsnip. The danger of giant hogweed stems from its sap, which is present on all parts of the plant. Its sap, in combination with moisture and sunlight, can cause severe skin and eye irritation,…

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