In VPP, management, labor, and OSHA work cooperatively and proactively to prevent fatalities, injuries, and illnesses through a system focused on: hazard prevention and control; worksite analysis; training; and management commitment and worker involvement.

All About VPP What is VPP? The Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) promote effective worksite-based safety and health. In the VPP, management, labor, and OSHA establish cooperative relationships at workplaces that have implemented a comprehensive safety and health management system.

Are you eligible for VPP? OSHA, through the Office of Partnerships and Recognition (OPR) accepts applications for VPP from private sector general industry, maritime, construction industry, including mobile work force, resident contractors at worksites not in VPP and Federal Agencies.

VPP participants develop and implement systems to effectively identify, evaluate, prevent, and control occupational hazards to prevent employee injuries and illnesses.

By participating in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), many employers have improved their workplace safety and health management systems and implemented activities or procedures that have produced outstanding results and contributed to improved safety and health for workers.

OSHA recognizes VPP participants in a variety of ways including on its website, press releases, and authorized use of the VPP logo and flag. OSHA also recognizes that VPP participants practice robust safety and health management and provides them an exemption from programmed inspections.

Given the enormous success of VPP and its potential to save lives and prevent injury and illness, OSHA would like to modernize, expand, and enhance the pathways to VPP.

Jan 9, 2009 · Revisions to the VPP to Provide Safe and Healthful Working Conditions. Voluntary Protection Programs Policies and Procedures Manual (CSP 03-01-005) effective date: January 30, 2020

VPP corporate is designed for corporate applicants, who demonstrate a strong commitment to employee safety and health and VPP. These applicants, typically large corporations or Federal Agencies, have adopted VPP on a large scale for protecting …

Participation in the VPP requires each VPP participant to evaluate annually the effectiveness of their safety and health management programs. The self-evaluation must include assessments of all the VPP elements and sub-elements of the VPP …