§ 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 Board. The Commissioner is authorized to […]
§ 40.1-3. Title provides for safety, health and welfare of employees
The provisions of this title are intended to provide solely for the safety, health and welfare of employees and the benefits thereof shall not run to any other person nor shall a third party have any right of action for breach of any provision of this title except as herein otherwise specifically provided. Code 1950, […]
§ 40.1-4. Repealed
Repealed by Acts 1984, c. 734.
§ 40.1-4.1. Annual report
The Department shall submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly which contains statistical information derived from its programs and activities. 1984, c. 734; 2004, c. 650.
§ 40.1-5. Governor to appoint Commissioner of Labor and Industry
The Governor shall appoint, by and with the consent of the General Assembly, some suitable person identified with the labor interests of the Commonwealth, who shall be designated Commissioner of Labor and Industry. The Commissioner shall, upon the request of the Governor, furnish such information as he may require. The Commissioner shall serve at the […]
§ 40.1-2. Definitions
As used in this title, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings: “Board” means the Safety and Health Codes Board. “Business establishment” means any proprietorship, firm or corporation where people are employed, permitted or suffered to work, including agricultural employment on a farm. “Commission” means the Safety and Health […]
§ 40.1-1. Department continued; powers and duties generally; delegation of authority concerning occupational health
The Department of Labor and Industry, hereinafter referred to as the Department, is continued as a department of the state government; the Department shall be responsible for discharging the provisions of Title 40.1. All powers and duties conferred and imposed on the Bureau of Labor and Industry by any other law are hereby conferred upon […]