1982The VPP was created in 1982.
The full form of VPP is "Value Payable Post"
By a site participating in VPP, incident rates are at least below the industry average
VPP attempts to support a culture change supportive of safety in the workplace.
Yes. VPP stands for Voluntary Protection Programs. VPP was developed by OSHA and is a cooperative program between management, labor, and OSHA.
The Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) administered by OSHA recognize employers and workers in private industry and federal agencies who have implemented effective safety and health management systems. There are three levels within the VPP: Star, which signifies exemplary achievement in workplace safety and health; Merit, for those that are making progress toward the Star level; and Demonstration, for innovative approaches in safety and health that are not yet fully established. Each level has specific criteria that organizations must meet to be considered for participation.
A VPP Star is the highest level of recognition in the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program
VPP Star Site: Highest level of recognition VPP Merit Site: Elements and sub-elements in place Star Demonstration: Recognition for worksites that address unique safety and health issues.
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A VPP Star site is a work location that has been awarded this distinction for meeting and exceeding work safety guidelines and protocol. VPP are Voluntary Protection Programs established by OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.