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Vermont Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: If A Business Has A Fatality Or 3 Or More Employees Transported To The Hospital, Do I Have To Report It?
  A: Yes. You can report during normal working hours by calling 1­800­287­2765 or by contacting a 24­hour toll­free Hotline at … More
• Q: Can I Get Help With Identifying And Correcting Workplace Hazards?
  A: Yes. A consultation and training service is available to Vermont employers by calling 1­800­287­2765.
• Q: Will A Vosha Enforcement Officer Be Sent Out As A Result Of This Call?
  A: No. Employers that request a consultation visit will not be scheduled for a compliance inspection.
• Q: Is There Anyone Who Can Provide Training For My Employees On Workplace Hazards?
  A: The consultative and training division will do this for you. They can be reached at 1­800­287­2765.
• Q: If A Vosha Enforcement Finds Violations At My Workplace Will There Be Any Penalties?
  A: If the inspector finds violations which are classified as serious there can be a penalty of up to $7,000 for each violation.
• Q: If I Am Cited Can I Appeal The Citations?
  A: You can appeal to VOSHA and request an informal conference or you may appeal directly to the VOSHA Review Board. In either case this must be done within 20 calendar … More
• Q: Am I Required To Correct All The Violations Found?
  A: Yes. You must correct the violations and notify VOSHA in writing that you have done so. You will be required to tell VOSHA what you have done to correct the violations … More
• Q: I Think That My Workplace Is Unsafe. Can You Help Me?
  A: Call VOSHA to discuss your concerns. You may be asked to fill out a complaint form about the hazards.
• Q: If I File A Complaint, Will It Be Kept Confidential?
  A: Yes. Complaints are retyped and all personal identifiers are removed. Your name is not put on the complaint form. Employees are also protected from discrimination for … More
• Q: How Are Vosha Inspections Determined?
  A: Health and Safety inspections are randomly scheduled, based on injury and illness rates derived from the annual BLS Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illness. … More
• Q: How Can I Get Information On Safety And Health Standards, The Standard For General Industry And Construction, Osha 300 Logs, Small Business Handbooks, Confined Space Or Hazard Communication?
  A: Contact VOSHA at 1­800­287­2765.

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