Businesses must now be in compliance with the Workplace Safety Emergency Regulations implemented by the Safety and Health Codes Board at the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry. This page serves as a resource to ensure you have all the information you need and it will be updated as new resources and information become available.
RESOURCES
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Virginia Department of Labor & Industry Workplace Safety Emergency Regulations Resources
- Full Text of Regulation
- Nine Steps to Achieve COVID-19 ETS Compliance
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Full Training Presentation
- Overview – Abbreviated Training Presentation
- Infographic
- Lower Risk Training Template (while low risk employers do not have to do formal training, they must provide oral or written information to employees on the hazards of the virus to minimize exposure)
- Toolbox Talks
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To access the templates for the following forms and documents, click on DOLI’s Outreach, Education and Training Resources Page HERE. These templates are in either document or excel spreadsheet formats for editing.
- Training Certification Form
- Hazard Assessment Template
- Infectious Disease Plan Template
Note: The above resources have been taken directly from the Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) website. NFIB does not take ownership of any of the above materials and information. Questions concerning the above information should be directed to DOLI. [email protected] or (804) 371-2327.
REGULATIONS
NEWS
- The Truth Behind Virginia’s Proposed COVID Workplace Regulations
- As OSHA Takes Limited Role in the Pandemic Virginia Set Workplace Safety Rules
- Coronavirus Workplace Regulation Safety – Virginia
- Virginia Becomes First State to Adopt COVID-19 Worker Safety Rules
- Virginia’s First in US Worker Virus Safety Rule Takes Effect
WEBINAR
On July 30, 2020, NFIB State Director Nicole Riley hosted a webinar on COVID-19 Workplace Safety Regulations. Courtney Malveaux of JacksonLewis, a nationwide law firm focused on labor and employment law, reviewed the rules employers need to know to keep workers and customers safe. Presentation slides are available here.
CONTACTS
Nicole Riley, NFIB Virginia State Director
804.377.3661 or [email protected]
Sharon Sykes, NFIB Virginia Grassroots Manager
804.344.3669 or [email protected]
Published September 2, 2020 / Updated October 16, 2020