West Virginia
About West Virginia
BlueHive has 188 providers in our network across West Virginia where you can order drug screens, DOT physicals, and other occupational health services. The state has a total population of 1,815,857 people. *
West Virginia is well-known for its vast and high mountain peaks; the state's motto is "Mountaineers are Always Free."4 West Virginia has even been referred to as "the Switzerland of the United States."1 It's no wonder as to why foresters, earth drillers and geoscientists are jobs more commonly found in West Virginia than the rest of the nation.2
When it comes to occupational safety and health administration in West Virginia, the state follows federal regulations. There is currently one federal OSHA office covering private-sector employees and workers; it is located in Charleston.3 Under current law, OSHA inspectors may enter and assess the workplace premises upon showing necessary credentials, interview any employer/employee, issue citations regarding violations, and require abatement verification of any written citations.5 Learn more about West Virginia OSHA here.
Sources:
1. Kampis, J. (2019, January 15). What Is West Virginia Famous For? Retrieved September 27, 2019, from https://traveltips.usatoday.com/west-virginia-famous-for-110319.html
2. The SeniorJobBankSM The original career site for Boomers and Seniors. (n.d.). Retrieved September 27, 2019, from http://www.seniorjobbank.org/database/West_Virginia/West_Virginia.html
3. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. (n.d.). Retrieved September 26, 2019, from https://www.osha.gov/contactus/bystate/WV/areaoffice
4. West Virginia State Facts. (n.d.). Retrieved September 27, 2019, from https://www.50states.com/facts/west-virginia.htm
5. WV State OSHA Program. (n.d.). Retrieved September 26, 2019, from https://labor.wv.gov/Safety/Occupational_Safety/WV_OSHA/Pages/default.aspx
