Tree Trimming Operations

The Department of Labor and Industry’s Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Program and the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board have adopted a final regulation for:

Tree Trimming Operations, 16VAC25-73

For additional information on safety, educational programs, meetings, publications and guidelines for tree service operations, be sure to visit the Tree Care Industry Association webpage. 

Publication Date		March 28, 2011
		http://www.townhall.state.va.us/L/ViewGDoc.cfm?gdid=4436
Effective Date		April 27, 2011
News Article		English	Spanish	English	Spanish
Explanation of Outreach		English	Spanish	English	Spanish
Training Materials
The following supporting documentation was designed to assist in the understanding and implementation of this regulation.
Text of Regulation		English	Spanish	English	Spanish
Training Certification Form		English	Spanish	English	Spanish
Frequently Asked Questions
Interpretations		English		English
Outreach/Phased Enforcement Explanation		English	Spanish	English	Spanish
Powerpoint Presentation		English		English

Quick Cards - Quick reference guides for sections §40, thru §90 G-H

See VOSH Directives on Tree Trimming Operations





If you have questions, please call the VOSH Safety Director at (804)786-7776 or email scompliance@doli.virginia.gov