Virginia has adopted in full the federal general industry standard for machine guarding (16 VAC 25-90-1910). Employers in the state are subject to requirements that are identical to the federal rule.
The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) administers the state plan program.
State Requirements
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Type | Title |
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Checklists | Machine Guarding Training Checklist for Employers |
Forms | Inventory of Machine Safeguards |
Handouts | Safe Use of Abrasive Wheel Grinders [7-Minute Safety Trainer] -- Spanish |
Policies | Sample machinery and machine guarding policy |
Posters | Ignoring Machine Guards Can Leave You Flat (PDF) |
PowerPoints | Machine Guarding |
White Papers | Watch Your Fingers--And Other Important Warnings for Press Operators |