Virginia Tech occupies 13 million square feet, and has over 15,000 FTE employees and 34,000 students. Our main campus includes 213 buildings, 2,600 acres, and an airport. We have eleven agricultural research and extension centers, facilities in more than five metropolitan areas, and employees in nearly every county of the state. It is imperative that violations not be applied to us as a singular entity (agency), but rather in a more thoughtful and granular manner, otherwise we risk every violation becoming a 'repeat' violation which is untenable. This needs to be carefully evaluated and guidance provided to your stakeholders on how this issue will be handled.

Zack Adams, PE, CSP, CIH

Assistant Director

Virginia Tech

Environmental Health and Safety