Agency
Department of Labor and Industry
 
Board
Safety and Health Codes Board
 
chapter
Confined Space Standard for Agriculture [16 VAC 25 ‑ 185]    (Repealed)
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description The purpose of the proposed regulation is to reduce or eliminate injuries, illnesses and fatal accidents associated with confined space hazards in agriculture, and to provide agricultural employees and employers with protective measures to use before and during entry into agricultural confined spaces to prevent entrants from being exposed to toxic or low oxygen atmospheres, hazardous chemicals and engulfment hazards.
State Authority Code of Virginia, ยง40.1-22 (5 )
Federal Authority The Federal OSH Act of 1970 (P.L.91-596)
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Meetings See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Cristin Bernhardt  / Regulatory Coordinator, Hearing Legal Services Off
Address: 6606 West Broad Street
Suite 500
Richmond , VA 23230
Email Address: cristin.bernhardt@doli.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-2392    FAX: (804)786-8418    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Confined Space Standard for Agriculture NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 01/20/2016 after the comment period had ended.