Safety 2009 Proceedings

739 VPP: Leaders in Safety and Health Excellence

Instructor: Donald S. Jones, Sr., P.E., CSP, Comprehensive Safety Solutions, Baton Rouge, LA
William V. Klingbeil, U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA, Dallas, TX

Description: The Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) have proven to be an effective safety and health management system, with the 2000+ VPP sites experiencing overall injury and illness rates over 50 percent below the national average. This presentation will provide an overview of VPP, discuss the requirements for participation and share the benefits of involvement from government and private sector representatives.

Level: B