Take Your Safety Program to The Next Level!
Earning OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) certification is OSHA’s official recognition of the outstanding efforts of employers and employees who consistently demonstrate exemplary occupational safety and health practices. VPP is recommended for companies who want to achieve “best-in-class” safety performance and be recognized for their efforts.
On average, the incident rates for VPP participants are approximately 50 percent below the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) for their respective industries.
We know the process because we’ve been through it.
As an OSHA VPP Star certified company ourselves, Vista Safety Consulting can help guide YOU towards achieving OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) certification as well.
Vista Safety Consulting is committed to effective employee protection beyond the requirements of OSHA standards.
The process to get started is simple.
- Vista Safety Consulting will first conduct a comprehensive assessment of the company’s existing health and safety management system – specifically focusing on whether the company meets the intent of the required elements of VPP.
- We will then develop a comprehensive report highlighting the strengths and weaknesses –thus providing a “roadmap” to VPP certification.
- Vista Safety Consulting will work with you all along the way to ensure the identified gaps are closed.
- Once ready, Vista Safety Consulting will assist in the application process and get you prepared. A team of OSHA safety and health experts will then assess your health and safety program against OSHA’s VPP four main criteria:
✶ Management Commitment and Employee Involvement
✶ Workplace Analysis
✶ Hazard Prevention and Control
✶ Safety Training
What are the advanatages to Achieving VPP?
- Improves overall safety performance and reduction in injury rates.
- Has been shown to reduce absenteeism rates, insurance premiums, and worker’s compensation costs.
- Enhances public recognition and increases competitive advantages.
- Improves the overall safety culture – increasing morale and a feeling of ownership among employees.
- Creates a cooperative environment with OSHA.
- Although certification doesn’t eliminate inspections, VPP participants are exempt from OSHA programmed inspections while they maintain their VPP status.
