Jurisdiction resources / United States
Working alone in Virginia
A starting point for logging worksite safety.
Authority and scope
Logging worksite safety
Virginia identifies OSHA logging standard 29 CFR 1910.266 among its general-industry standards, with state amendments. The standard addresses visual or audible contact with another employee at logging worksites and accounting for workers at the end of each workshift. Review the actual work and the Virginia-specific scope.
This is one starting point for the work described, not a complete list of state or federal requirements. Check which agency and rules apply to the employer and task.
Put the guidance to work
Questions for your plan
Does the work fall within the logging rule, and can another employee maintain the required contact at the worksite?
What to review
Check Virginia’s scope and amendments for the logging activity. The cited federal standard includes visual or audible contact at the worksite and end-of-shift accounting; do not assume a remote check-in service replaces another employee.
Some work requires another person on site. Remote monitoring does not replace that requirement or the organization's own assessment, training and emergency procedures.
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Official sources
Sources listed November 4, 2026. Links and requirements can change.
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Be Safe can explain how check-ins, human monitoring and Emergency Contacts fit your team's work. Your organization remains responsible for determining its requirements and procedures.
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