Virginia's Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) Replaced by Permanent Standard

Updates Create New Requirements, Remove Others for Workplace Safety and Health

Since last summer, dealerships across the Commonwealth have operated under the Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 (the “Temporary Standard”), which made Virginia the first state to implement workplace safety and health standards for COVID-19.

Earlier this month, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry's (DOLI) Safety and Health Codes Board approved a Final Permanent Standard (the “Permanent Standard”), which became effective January 27, 2021.

In addition to extending many employer obligations under the Temporary, the Permanent creates new requirements and dispenses with some others. Our colleagues at SESCO Management Consultants have provided an overview of key provisions that remain and new requirements under the Permanent Standard.

We encourage every member to review this information at the button and links below to ensure your dealership remains compliant with COVID-19 regulations — and open for business.