Safety and Health Consultation Services
On-Site Consultation Services for Employers
To help employers better understand and voluntarily comply with the
Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) standards, the Department
of Labor and Industry provides On-Site Consultation services. This program
helps employers identify and correct potential safety and health hazards.
Priority is given to high hazard workplaces with 250 or fewer employees.
Assistance in Making Your Workplace Safe
The On-Site Consultation Services provide:
- Safety and Health Walk-Through Surveys: At your request,
a safety and/or health specialist will visit your business to explain
the survey process. If you agree to participate, hazards and violations
will be identified during a walk-through at your place of business.
This walk-through is similar to a VOSH compliance inspection, except
no citations or penalties will be issued.
- Abatement Advice: Any hazards or violations identified by
the consultant will be discussed during the walk-through. A written
report of the findings will be presented, including advice for eliminating
existing and potential safety or health hazards.
- Training: In addition, training will be conducted on-site
and recommendations for ongoing training will be provided.
- Program Assistance: Assistance will be provided to develop
safety and health programs that will prevent injuries and illnesses
by eliminating and controlling hazards.
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No Penalty/No Cost to You
The on-site survey is conducted without citations or penalties. The
Consultation Services Program is state/federally funded. These services
are offered at no cost to you.
Employer's Obligations
Employers requesting consultation services must:
- Appoint a designated representative to opening and closing conferences
- Correct serious hazards identified by the consultant
- Post the list of hazards the consultant identifies
- Submit a written report verifying hazard correction
Taking advantage of On-Site Consultation could mean:
- Fewer injuries and illnesses
- Lower workers' compensation and other accident costs
- Increased productivity and improved morale
- Lower risk exposure
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Safety
and Health Consultation Services Request Form
(in MS Word Template format)
Mailing Address:
Virginia Department of Labor & Industry
Attention: Consultation Services
North Run Business Park
1570 E. Parham Road
Richmond, Virginia 23228
Consultation
Services - (804) 371-3104 ext. 125 - Fax (804) 371-3166