The Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration implements enforcement measures such as inquiries, tickets, fines, and requests under the auspices of the Vermont Department of Labor (VOSHA).

 

Although VOSHA has referenced most Federal OSHA Rules, it also has its unique Standards that are independent of OSHA:

 

• Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs)
• Lineworker Safety

 

Moreover, the number of employees who are subject to Federal OSHA Jurisdiction is listed below:

 

• Federal employment
• The U.S. Postal Service plus private contractor-operated facilities engaged by USPS
• Offshore maritime employment, including offshore shipyard employment and longshoring
• Working conditions of aircraft cabin crew members onboard aircraft in operation

 

Workers who fall under the authority of VOSHA must also accept the state's obligations on PELs and Lineman safety, even though the Federal OSHA mandates that workers receive proper training under specific safety standards pertinent to job operations.

 

OSHA advises entry-level workers to enroll in OSHA 10 Hour courses and workers in supervisory roles to enroll in OSHA 30 Hour courses because most employers prefer employees who have completed Outreach training, and the topics covered in these courses are relevant to requirements for industrial facilities.