| 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.
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| State Authority |
Code of Virginia, ยง40.1-22
(5
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| Federal Authority |
The federal OSH Act of 1970 (P.L.91-596)
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| 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.
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| Meetings |
See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter.
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