Virginia Department of Labor and Industry

Fun Fact! 14- and 15-year-old workers must receive a 30-minute break after 5 hours of work!

It’s week 3 of National Safety Month!

This week is all about promoting holistic worker health.

Learn about the NIOSH Total Worker Health (TWH) model, an evidence-based framework designed to protect workers from hazards and enhance their overall wellbeing.

TWH integrates injury prevention with health promotion and recognizes that work-related conditions, like stress, schedule, and environment, have an impact on our health.

Learn more: bit.ly/4e382Dp

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Congratulations to DOLI’s Senior Health Compliance Officer, Aaron Stern, who was honored with the “Best Student Poster Award,” by the Exposure Assessment Strategies Committee at AIHA - American Industrial Hygiene Association Connect 2026! 🎉🥇

Aaron’s project applied Bayesian statistical methods to enhance exposure assessment and risk communication—helping employers make more informed decisions to protect workers.

We’re very proud of Aaron’s dedication to advancing occupational health. This achievement is another example of how DOLI continues its transformation and works to protect workers across Virginia. CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

It’s week 2 of National Safety Month.

🚚 This week’s theme is staying safe on the roads.

Find resources to help reduce crashes with practical guidance for drivers, pedestrians, and fleets: bit.ly/4x2JJxR

National and AED Awareness Week may be winding down, but the importance of being prepared never does.

- Review workplace safety
- Locate the nearest automated external defibrillator (AED) in your office/site
- Brush up on lifesaving skills (like CPR) 💓

Learn more: bit.ly/433dyAZ

✅ Every June, the National Safety Council (NSC) leads awareness for National Safety Month. Moving Safely Forward is the theme for week 1.

DOLI encourages all Virginia employers to:
• Review and update your safety policies, emergency plans, and training materials
• Engage with your employees, ask for feedback, and ensure two-way communication regarding hazard recognition and control
• Training—every employee should complete annual refresher training
• Be accountable—establish clear, measurable safety metrics and ensure compliance with workspace hazard rules

Register to participate and leverage NSC's free safety tools and resources: bit.ly/4uE0m1o

☀️ Summertime Hours ☀️

During the summertime, 14- and 15-year-old employees may work between 7 AM – 9 PM.

As we close out , we recognize the generations of workers whose dedication, resilience, and advocacy helped shape stronger workplaces and expand opportunity for all Americans.

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🇺🇸 DOLI offices are closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

Today we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We are grateful for their sacrifice and the freedom it protects.