Virginia Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What Is The Fee For This Consultation Service?
  A: Virginia provides consultation services free of charge. Federal OSHA funds 90% of the program costs through an annual grant to DOLI. Priority for service is given to … More
• Q: How Long Will I Have To Wait For Consultation Services?
  A: Small high hazard companies are given priority and can expect to receive services within 5­20 days. Those companies not considered high hazard and those that … More
• Q: Will I Know When The Consultant Will Be Conducting The Visit?
  A: Yes, the consultant will call the responsible person listed on the request form and schedule an agreed upon date to conduct the consultative visit.
• Q: Are There Any Monetary Penalties Attached To The Hazards Found By The Consultant?
  A: DOLI consultants do not issue citations or penalties for hazards identified during visits. However, employers are required to correct these hazards. During the opening … More
• Q: How Long Do I Have To Correct The Hazards That Are Found?
  A: Time periods given to correct specific hazards vary. Anything that is of a serious nature and an imminent danger hazard needs immediate correction. Up to 45 days is … More
• Q: Do Consultants Provide Safety And Health Training?
  A: Yes, but on a limited basis. Informal training is provided for employers and employees during practically all visits conducted. Formal training has to be scheduled and … More
• Q: Are Any Special Recognition Programs Available For Small Businesses With Good Safety Programs?
  A: The Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) through Consultation Services provides on­site assistance to help employers establish and implement … More
• Q: How Did I Get Selected For This Vosh Inspection?
  A: Inspections are based on general scheduling, complaints or referrals. General scheduling is established from high injury and illness data from your specific industry. … More
• Q: How Long Is This Inspection Going To Take?
  A: This is based on what we find during our inspection. If we see no violations and you have a good safety program in place, inspections are shorter than if we find … More
• Q: How Much Are The Fines Going To Be?
  A: Fines vary too greatly to give any amount here. Even giving an average fine amount would not be indicative of the fine you may or may not receive, since some fines run … More
• Q: How Does Vosh Determine How Much The Fines Will Be?
  A: Fines are based on the gravity of the violation, the size of the business, the good faith of the employer and the employer's history of previous violations.

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