2011 Code of Virginia
Title 40.1 LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT.
Chapter 1 Department of Labor and Industry (40.1-1 thru 40.1-11.2)
40.1-2.1 Application of title to Commonwealth and its agencies, etc.; safety and health program for public e...
40.1-2.1. Application of title to Commonwealth and its agencies, etc.; safety and health program for public employees.
The provisions of this title and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto shall not apply to the Commonwealth or any of its agencies, institutions, or political subdivisions, or any public body, unless, and to the extent that, coverage is extended by specific regulation of the Commissioner or the Safety and Health Codes Board. The Commissioner is authorized to establish and maintain an effective and comprehensive occupational safety and health program applicable to employees of the Commonwealth, its agencies, institutions, political subdivisions, or any public body. Such program shall be subject to any State plan submitted to the federal government for State enforcement of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-596), or any other regulation promulgated under Title 40.1. The Commissioner shall establish procedures for enforcing the program which shall include provisions for fair hearings including judicial review and sanctions to be applied for violations.
(1973, c. 425.)
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