Department of Labor and Industry
Safety and Health Codes Board
Regulation Applicable to Tree Trimming Operations
[16 VAC 25 ‑ 73]
Chapter Information
| Description | The purpose of the proposed regulation is to reduce/eliminate employee injuries and fatalities by considering for adoption a comprehensive regulation to address non-logging, arborist/tree trimming and cutting operations on residential and commercial work sites. |
| State Authority | Code of Virginia, ยง40.1-22 (5 ) |
| Federal Authority | The federal OSH Act of 1970 (P.L.91-596) |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | There is currently no specific regulatory standard that applies to arborist/tree trimming operations. One goal of this regulation is to address the hazards associated with tree trimming operations. A second goal is to prevent fatalities and injuries among workers in the arborist industry who work in tree trimming operations. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Jay Withrow / Director, Legal Support, VPP, ORA, OPP, and OWP |
| Address: |
Main Street Centre 600 East Main Street, Suite 207 Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | jay.withrow@doli.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-9873 FAX: (804)786-8418 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation Applicable to Tree Trimming Operations | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/27/2011. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2019 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 10/30/2015 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |