The Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) is a OSHA initiative that encourages private industry and federal agencies to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses through hazard prevention and control, workplace analysis, training; and cooperation between management and workers. VPP enlists the involvement of workers to achieve the level of injury and illness that is below the average of the National Labor Statistics Bureau for their respective industries.
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Histori
Although the original OSH Act of 1970 included a language that addressed the concept of VPP, it did not begin until an experimental California program began in 1979. The OSHA program began in 1982 with the first approved facility.
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Level/Type of Certification
VPP offers two levels of certification:
Star
The star is the highest level. It recognizes employers and employees to develop and implement an enhanced health and occupational health management program that results in lower rates of under-national average injury to their industry.
Merit
Benefits are for employers and employees who have implemented good safety and health programs but require additional improvements. They must also commit to progress to the Star level within three years.
VPP offers three types of certifications:
Site-based
Site-based Star and Merit certifications are offered for permanent work sites and long-term construction sites. It may also be used to authorize a residential contractor on a participating VPP site or under a company program.
Mobile Jobs
This type of certification is for companies whose employees work on site at various sites.
Company
Large organizations that implement health and safety management programs throughout the organization that are extended to each site can look for the company's VPP certification.
On 10/31/2012 2,370 entities are listed as VPP certification with most reaching the Star level. All organizations are re-evaluated every three to five years to remain in the program.
See also
- Health and safety training
References
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