Logo for OSHAs VPP Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) initiative that encourages private industry and federal agencies to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses through hazard prevention and control, worksite analysis, training; and cooperation between management and workers. VPP About VPP, Source: U.S. Department of Labor, URL enlists worker involvement to achieve injury and illness rates that are below national Bureau of Labor Statistics averages for their respective industries. History Even though the original OSH Act of 1970 included language that discussed the concept of VPP, it didn't start until an experimental California program began in 1979. The OSHA program started in 1982 with the first approved URL As of 10/31/2012 2,370 entities were registered as VPP certified Industries in the VPP Federal and State Plans As of 10/31/2012, URL with the vast majority achieving the Star level. All organizations are re-evaluated every three to five years to remain in the programs.
Logo for OSHAs VPP Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) initiative that encourages private industry and federal agencies to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses through hazard prevention and control, worksite analysis, training; and cooperation between management and workers. VPP enlists worker involvement to achieve injury and illness rates that are below national Bureau of Labor Statistics averages for their respective industries. History Even though the original OSH Act of 1970 included language that discussed the concept of VPP, it didn't start until an experimental California program began in 1979. The OSHA program started in 1982 with the first approved facilities. As of 10/31/2012 2,370 entities were registered as VPP certified with the vast majority achieving the Star level. All organizations are re-evaluated every three to five years to remain in the programs.
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