Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)

Are you are looking to become a recognized leader in your industry and community? Can you demonstrate a commitment to safety and health? Then the Voluntary Protection Program might be the program for you.

The Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) is designed to recognize and promote effective safety and health management to prevent fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.

2019 Voluntary Protection Program Seminar: Melvin E James Honorary Lectures on Safety, was held on March 19, 2019. These are the presentations from this seminar:

• Building trust in the workplace, Amy Leneker, MPA, Leadership Consultant (782 KB PDF)
• Information on the fall protection rule, Erich Smith, DOSH Technical Services (815 KB PDF)
• Tools to promote workplace safety culture, Jeff Killip, JD MPH, Sr. Manager, DOSH Education & Outreach Services (791 KB PDF)
• The Interface, John Geppert, Cooperative and Outreach Programs Manager, DOSH Education & Outreach Services (6.93 MB PDF)
• Making the annual self-evaluation work for your site, Mark E. Hurliman, CSHM, Oregon OSHA & Cliff L. Butler, SGE, Sherwin-Williams, Purdy Portland (1.03 MB PDF)
• S.O.S. (Sharing Our Safety) - Using Safety Shares to empower your workforce.", Saprena Lyons (2.57 MB PDF)

VPP 101 Workshop (1.9 MB PPT)

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VPP

Learn about L&I's Voluntary Protection Program.

Requirements

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Questions and Answers

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Recertification

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Resources

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Related topics

• Advisory Committees.
• Accident Prevention Program.
• Consultation (Safety & Health).
• Find an L&I Office Near you.
• Recordkeeping (OSHA 300 Logs).
• Safety & Health Investment Projects (SHIP) Grant Program.
• Safety Through Achieving Recognition Together (START).

More help from L&I

Getting Started with Safety.
Consultation Services.
Workplace Safety Complaints.
Worker Rights to a Safe Workplace.

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