The Virginia BEST (Building
Excellence in Safety, Health and Training) is a volunteer safety initiative
developed collaboratively between the Associated General Contractors of
Virginia and the Virginia Department of Occupational Safety and Health.
According to AGC Chairman, Mike
Cagle, the Virginia BEST program is “designed to reduce employee injuries,
improve employee morale and position AGCVA members to be more competitive by
becoming the best in class construction companies.” The program includes management
and employee involvement, worksite analysis, hazard prevention control, and
safety and health training; with three levels of participation from basic to
highest achievement.
Of particular note, one of the
tangible benefits of program participation is that companies reaching the
highest level will be given exemptions from planned construction inspections by
the VOSH program.
More information regarding the
Virginia BEST program is available on the AGCVA website, on last access linked
below:
