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Virginia Department of Labor and Industry

Making Virginia a better place to work, live, and conduct business.

We will achieve this goal by promoting safe, healthful workplaces, best employment practices, job training opportunities through registered apprenticeship, the protection of children from hazardous employment, and safe operation of boiler and pressure vessels.

04/14/2026

🚧 Virginia Trench Safety Summit—Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Join safety pros, fire/rescue teams, and industry experts for a free, full day of trench safety training in Roanoke.

📍 Roanoke Fire & EMS Training Facility
🕖 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
💲 Free (includes breakfast & lunch)

Highlights:
- Keynote from trench collapse survivor Eric Giguere
- Sessions on excavation safety, competent person requirements, & tabulated data
- Trench side sessions: rescue ops, shoring techniques, & vacuum truck demo

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/32wde4e7

04/08/2026

Join us for an upcoming OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training on June 9-10th in Danville, VA!

This course provides essential information on construction safety and health hazards workers may encounter, with a focus on hazard identification, avoidance, control, and prevention. Participants will also learn about employee rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint.

Upon successful completion, participants will earn their OSHA 10 Construction Card. This training is ideal for entry-level workers across a variety of construction occupations.

This training is offered in partnership with The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research and the VOSH Institute for Learning & Outreach (VILO).

📅 June 9–10th
🏢 150 Slayton Avenue Danville, VA 24540
📩 Register today to reserve your spot at tinyurl.com/OSHA10Const

04/07/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 VOSH Safety and Health Conference.

We are excited to invite you to attend the 2026 VOSH Safety and Health Conference, taking place September 16–18, 2026, at the Newport News Marriott City Center.

This year’s theme, “Building Safer Careers Together,” highlights our shared commitment to strengthening workplace safety and health through collaboration, education, and leadership. As part of this year’s event, we will offer a General Industry OSHA 10-hour course as a pre-conference opportunity, providing an excellent way to enhance foundational safety knowledge for you or your team.

We welcome your participation in multiple ways:
✅ Attend the conference to gain valuable insights and network with industry professionals
✅ Serve as a presenter and share your expertise
✅ Participate as a vendor to showcase your products and services

You can register, submit a proposal to present, or sign up as a vendor using the following link: doli.virginia.gov/resources/vosh-conference/

We hope you will join us for this impactful event as we continue working together to build safer workplaces across Virginia.

03/24/2026

💡 Did you know? Virginia’s Payment of Wage Unit investigates complaints related to unpaid wages under state law.

These cases can be resolved informally or through formal action. When employers fail to comply, the Division may issue final orders for wages, assess civil penalties, and in some cases pursue criminal action to ensure compliance.

Understanding your rights is important and protections are in place to help workers receive the pay they’ve earned.

Learn more: https://doli.virginia.gov/programs/labor-law/payment-of-wage/

03/18/2026

📢 Did you know? Boiler & Pressure Vessel safety is critical to protecting lives and property across Virginia.

The Virginia Department of Labor & Industry oversees the safe operation of boilers and pressure vessels used in businesses, schools, and facilities across the Commonwealth.

Here’s what that means:
- Equipment must meet strict safety standards and be properly constructed and registered
- Regular inspections are required to ensure safe operation
- Valid inspection certificates are mandatory to operate
- These regulations exist to prevent dangerous failures and protect workers and the public

Boilers and pressure vessels operate under high pressure— without proper oversight, they can pose serious risks. That’s why safety, compliance, and routine inspections matter.

Learn more about requirements and resources:
https://doli.virginia.gov/programs/boiler-pressure-vessel-safety/

03/04/2026

Last week, Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Jim Frederick addressed the United Steelworkers (USW) Legislative Conference.

He shared updates on workplace safety initiatives, labor law enforcement, and ongoing efforts to strengthen protections for workers across the Commonwealth.

The United Steelworkers, North America’s largest private-sector union, continue to advocate for fair wages, safe working conditions, and a strong voice on the job for all workers.

Thank you to USW for the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue about advancing workplace safety and supporting Virginia’s workforce.

02/23/2026

Congratulations to Reworld Waste Fairfax in Lorton, Virginia, on being recertified as a Virginia STAR Worksite under Virginia’s Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), the program’s highest level of recognition!

Reworld Waste™ Fairfax is an award-winning Thermomechanical Treatment Facility that serves nearly a million people in the Washington, D.C. suburbs of Fairfax County, Virginia, with reliable and sustainable waste management.

Virginia STAR is a recognition program promoting worksite-based safety and health excellence. The program assists businesses and government agencies in substantially improving occupational safety and health protections for thousands of employees through voluntary and cooperative efforts to create a safer work environment. These efforts include a reduction of injuries, illnesses and fatal accidents; while decreasing insurance premiums, Workers’ Compensation costs and absenteeism, and increasing productivity and competitiveness.

Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eaUZPbJz

02/19/2026

Congratulations, MEB! They have been approved as a Virginia BEST Level 3 participant under the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry's Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) and Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)!

MEB is the third construction company to achieve this unique safety excellence recognition. Founded in 1982, MEB provides specialized construction services in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Virginia BEST Program (Building Excellence in Safety, Health and Training) is a strategic partnership between the VOSH Program and the Associated General Contractors of Virginia (AGCVA) designed to encourage and recognize AGCVA members who voluntarily implement highly effective safety and health management systems to benefit construction workers and reduce or eliminate injuries, illnesses and fatalities on construction sites in Virginia. All applicants must be in good standing of the Associated General Contractors of America.

The Virginia VPP recognizes and promotes exceptional safety and health management systems for Virginia’s employers in all industries. In VPP, the participant’s management, workers, and VOSH establish a cooperative relationship that encourages continuous improvement in worksite safety performance.

Acceptance into Virginia’s VPP is confirmation and recognition that an employer has achieved safety and health excellence well above their industry peers.

For more information about this program or the other services we offer, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/e9S6AC9q.

For more information about AGCVA membership, visit their website at https://lnkd.in/eUDqCSTr.

02/18/2026

🚧 Building Safer Careers Together 🚧

Join the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry VOSH Program for our annual Safety and Health Conference, featuring 30+ engaging educational sessions, exhibitors, and valuable opportunities to connect with safety and health professionals from across Virginia.

📅 September 16–18
📍 Newport News Marriott at City Center

📣 Registration coming soon, stay tuned for details!

01/27/2026

Did you know? You can obtain a Youth Employment Certificate online! Check out our website to learn more about the application process.

Learn more: https://selfserviceportal.doli.virginia.gov

01/26/2026

📣 The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry has announced James (Jim) S. Frederick as Commissioner, appointed by Governor Abigail Spanberger. With more than 35 years of experience advancing worker safety and health, Commissioner Frederick brings deep expertise to DOLI’s mission of promoting safe, fair, and lawful workplaces across the Commonwealth.

Read our full press release: https://ow.ly/8UU050Y3qJu

01/20/2026

Did you know? All 14 and 15 year old workers in Virginia are required to obtain a Youth Employment Certificate before performing any work. Don’t forget to get one before your first day!

➡️ Learn more: https://selfserviceportal.doli.virginia.gov

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6606 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA
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Tuesday	8:15am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:15am - 5pm
Thursday	8:15am - 5pm
Friday	8:15am - 5pm

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