Voluntary Protection Programs

Virginia BEST Outreach Documents

Building Excellence in Safety, Health and Training  News Release

The Department of Labor and Industry’s Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) program and the Associated General Contractors of Virginia (AGCVA) have established a strategic partnership entitled “Virginia BEST” to improve best practices, compliance efforts and accident prevention on construction worksites through recognizing the outstanding efforts of exemplary construction employers.  A formal Signing Ceremony of the strategic partnership occurred on October 13, 2016.

For more information on the Virginia BEST Program contact Jeremias Cruz-Corniel, Virginia BEST Coordinator, at 540.248.9280, ext. 26, or at jeremias.cruz-corniel@doli.virginia.gov

Outreach Materials
Virginia BEST Goals and Responsibilities English
Virginia BEST Benefits and Requirements English
Virginia BEST Application Summary English
Virginia BEST Level Descriptions English
Virginia BEST Oversight and Evaluation English

VOSH Documents

Virginia BEST Strategic Partnership Program Agreement Between the Associated General Contractors of Virginia (AGCVA) and the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Program English
VOSH Directive 13-060, Building Excellence in Safety, Health and Training Program (Virginia BEST) English
VOSH Directive 09-060, Virginia BEST Policies and Procedures Manual English
Virginia BEST Application English
Virginia BEST Level 1 Requirements English
Virginia BEST Level 2 Requirements English
Virginia BEST Level 3 Requirements English
Virginia BEST SHMS Self-Assessment English
Virginia BEST Level 1 Guidance English
Virginia BEST Level 2 Guidance English
Virginia BEST Level 3 Guidance English