Safety and Health Hazard Topics

Heat Stress

Many workers spend some part of their working day in a hot environment. Workers in foundries, laundries, construction projects, and bakeries โ€” to name a few industries โ€” often face hot conditions which pose special hazards to safety and health. The following materials can assist employers and employees in recognizing and evaluating hazards in the workplace.

Reverse Signal

The Department of Labor and Industryโ€™s Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Program and the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board have adopted a final regulation for Reverse Signal Operation Safety Requirements for Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment for General Industry and the Construction Industry, 16 VAC 25-97.

Grain Protection

There are several provisions employers must follow to comply with theย grain handling standard. They include requirements for hot work: entering bins, silos, tanks, and otherย storageย structures: inside bucketย elevator legs: preventive maintenance. Having a smooth-running grain handling system is critical. The more efficient the system is, the less the grain needs to be moved, and the less risk there will be of mechanical damage.

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Tree Trimming

The Department of Labor and Industryโ€™s Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Program and the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board have adopted a final regulation for Tree Trimming Operations, 16VAC25-73. For additional information on safety, educational programs, meetings, publications and guidelines for tree service operations, be sure to visit theย Tree Care Industry Associationย webpage.

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News Article: English | Spanish
Explanation of Outreach: English | Spanish

Training Materials
The following supporting documentation was designed to assist in the understanding and implementation of this regulation.

Text of Regulation: English | Spanish
Training Certification Form: English | Spanish
Interpretations: English
Outreach/Phased Enforcement Explanation: English | Spanish
Powerpoint Presentation: English

Quick Cards โ€“ Quick reference guides for sections ยง40, thru ยง90 G-H

VOSH Directives on Tree Trimming Operations

Fall Protection

Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Employers must set up the workplace to prevent employees from falling off of overhead platforms, elevated work stations or into holes in the floor and walls.

Trenching and Excavation

Trench collapses, or cave-ins, pose the greatest risk to workersโ€™ lives. Employers should ensure there is a safe way to enter and exit the trench. Keep materials away from the edge of the trench. Look for standing water or atmospheric hazards. Never enter a trench unless it has been properly inspected.

Agriculture

Agriculture ranks among the most dangerous industries. Farmworkers are at high risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries, work-related lung diseases, noise-induced hearing loss, skin diseases, and certain cancers associated with chemical use and prolonged sun exposure. Between 2003 and 2011, 5,816 agricultural workers died from work-related injuries in the US.


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