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Statutory Virginia Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2025
During the 2020 Regular Session, the General Assembly reenacted the Virginia Minimum Wage Act. The new statute stated the Commissioner of Labor and Industry shall establish the adjusted state hourly […]
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2018 VOSH Conference Keynote Speaker – Ricky Rollins
Ricky Rollins was the first accident for Steel Dynamics. He was almost killed on December 30, 1995. The accident was caused by not properly evaluating a hazard. He talks about […]
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Esthetics Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Introducing a new Esthetics Registered Apprenticeship Program. To view the details, visit the link at the DPOR website Esthetics Registered Apprenticeship Program
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Opioid Crisis – 2018 VOSH Conference
Every day, 115 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. Chia-Chia Chang, MPH, MBA is a Public Health Analyst with NIOSH. She will be speaking at the […]
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Apprenticeship – Start to Finish
The Virginia Department of Labor & Industry, partnered with over 2,000 employers, offer the Virginia Registered Apprenticeship Program that trains and produces highly skilled workers.
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National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) November 12-18, 2018 is a national celebration that offers leaders in business, labor, education, and other partners a chance to demonstrate their support for Registered Apprenticeship.
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Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney talks about Registered Apprenticeship
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney talks about Registered Apprenticeship
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VOSH and VADOC Announce Strategic Partnership
The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) program and the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) have entered into a strategic partnership to create a […]
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Giant Hogweed: Identification and Control
The Virginia Cooperative Extension has released a guide to help identify dangerous Giant Hogweed. Giant hogweed is easily mistaken for cow parsnip. The danger of giant hogweed stems from its […]
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Hazard Alert
Materials Handling and Storage in the Beverage Distribution and Retail Industry. Handling and storing materials specific to the beverage distribution and retail industry involves diverse operations.
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Join us for Safe + Sound Week, August 13-19, 2018
What Is Safe and Sound Week? – A nationwide event to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs that include management leadership, worker participation, and a […]