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WISHA S VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAM

VPP: A Path for Achieving Safety and Health Excellence. Recognize and Promote Effective safety and Health Management.Cooperative relationship between Management, Labor, and WISHAProactive Approach to SafetyContinuous Improvement Process. VPP Contact. Ken Werenko with the Department of Labor

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WISHA S VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAM

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    2. VPP: A Path for Achieving Safety and Health Excellence Recognize and Promote Effective safety and Health Management. Cooperative relationship between Management, Labor, and WISHA Proactive Approach to Safety Continuous Improvement Process VPP is one of DOSH consultation cooperative programs designed to recognize and promote effective safety and health management. It is our flagship method of bringing together management, labor, and WISHA in a cooperative relationship to establish an effective safety and health program in the workplace.VPP is one of DOSH consultation cooperative programs designed to recognize and promote effective safety and health management. It is our flagship method of bringing together management, labor, and WISHA in a cooperative relationship to establish an effective safety and health program in the workplace.

    3. VPP Contact Ken Werenko with the Department of Labor & Industries, Department of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Specialist, Phone (360) 902-5515 werk235@lni.wa.gov

    4. To Learn: What is VPP? What are the benefits of participating in VPP? What is required to participate in the VPP? What are the elements of VPP? What is the VPP application process and onsite evaluation? What resources are available to sites interested in applying for VPP status? What are some new ideas to take back to your site on how to obtain VPP status? These are just some of the questions that this presentation will answer. In addition, statistics from companies and sites involved in the VPP will be presented to show the benefits of the Voluntary Protection Programs.These are just some of the questions that this presentation will answer. In addition, statistics from companies and sites involved in the VPP will be presented to show the benefits of the Voluntary Protection Programs.

    5. VPP sites serve as models of excellence and mentor other companies. VPP promotes innovations and facilitates expansion of cooperative programs VPP fosters a cooperative learning environment - Assistance in their efforts to reach safety & health excellence. VPP PHILOSOPHY Keys to this philosophy is continuous improvement and proactivity.Keys to this philosophy is continuous improvement and proactivity.

    6. KEY CONCEPTS THE VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAM (VPP) Safety and health management systems that go beyond the WISHA standards can protect workers more effectively. WISHA encourages, supports, and recognizes voluntary improvements and expansions to worker protection programs. VPP participation demonstrates leadership in safety and health. Participants have successfully implemented a high quality safety and health program.

    7. INDUSTRIES IN VPP Nationally representing over 1500 sites out of approximately 7.2 million worksites (29 Sites) VPP participants are a select group of worksites (29 so far) that have designed and implemented outstanding safety and health programs. VPP Sites are Valuable Resources: VPP sites serve as models in development of standards and assist other companies in VPP development. Increased VPP interest and participation among organizations promotes innovation in the creation of other cooperative efforts in government agencies. VPP participants are a select group of worksites (29 so far) that have designed and implemented outstanding safety and health programs. VPP Sites are Valuable Resources: VPP sites serve as models in development of standards and assist other companies in VPP development. Increased VPP interest and participation among organizations promotes innovation in the creation of other cooperative efforts in government agencies.

    8. WHAT IS DOES IT TAKE TO BUILD A COOPERATIVE EFFORT? MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT. EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION. WISHA VERIFIES, EVALUATES, AND RECOGNIZE VPP PATICIPATION. These are cornerstone to the Voluntary Protection Program. Employees commit to participate and works with management to ensure safe workplace. WISHA verifies that the safety and health program meets VPP requirements through the application and onsite review. We then publicly recognize the achievement. WISHA evaluates the site to confirm it continuing to meet VPP requirements. These are cornerstone to the Voluntary Protection Program. Employees commit to participate and works with management to ensure safe workplace. WISHA verifies that the safety and health program meets VPP requirements through the application and onsite review. We then publicly recognize the achievement. WISHA evaluates the site to confirm it continuing to meet VPP requirements.

    9. “STAR” VPP DESIGNED FOR WORKSITES WITH COMPREHENSIVE, SUCCESSFUL SAFETY & HEALTH PROGRAMS OPEN TO ANY COMPANY WITH INJURY/ILLNESS INCIDENCE AND DAYS AWAY/RESTRICTED WORK ACTIVITY RATES BELOW THE INDUSTRY'S NATIONAL AVERAGE STAR PARTICIPANTS ARE EVALUATED ONSITE EVERY THREE YEARS, & WITH ANNUAL INJURY RATE REVIEWS

    10. WISHA MERIT VPP THIS TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM IS OFFERED AFTER A STAR APPLICATION HAS BEEN DETERMINED AS NOT MEETING THE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, BUT WISHA DETERMINES THE EMPLOYER HAS DEMONSTRATED THE COMMITMENT AND POTENTIAL TO ACHIEVE THE STAR REQUIREMENT WITHIN TWO YEARS. MERIT IS USED TO SET GOALS, THAT WHEN ACHIEVED, WILL QUALIFY THE SITE FOR STAR PARTICIPATION. APPLICATIONS NOT ACCEPTED FOR MERIT VPP.

    11. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? IMPROVED EMPLOYEE MORALE REDUCED INJURIES/ LOST WORKDAYS FINANCIAL SAVINGS PUBLIC RECOGNITION COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP WITH DOSH Improved employee morale motivates employees to work safely, leading to better quality and productivity. Lost workday incident rates that are generally 60 to 80% below industry averages. Reduced worker’s compensation costs and other injury/illness related costs. Positive community recognition and interaction. Improved employee morale motivates employees to work safely, leading to better quality and productivity. Lost workday incident rates that are generally 60 to 80% below industry averages. Reduced worker’s compensation costs and other injury/illness related costs. Positive community recognition and interaction.

    12. WORKSITES’ IMPROVE THEIR RECORDABLE AND LWDI BY 35% WA’s average result are LOWER compared to national rates 47 % Total recordable incident rate 59 % Days away/restricted work incident rate An effective ongoing S and H program through cooperative effort translate into good performance on Bureau of Labor Statistics indicators.An effective ongoing S and H program through cooperative effort translate into good performance on Bureau of Labor Statistics indicators.

    13. KEY ELEMENTS OF THE VPP MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT WORKSITE ANALYSES HAZARD PREVENTION AND CONTROL TRAINING

    14. VPP Application Process with estimated timeline To meet the growing needs of potential VPP worksites, the VPPPA offers the VPP Application WorkshopSM for a hands-on experience in VPP application development. All four elements are covered in-depth by VPP site representatives. Additional topics, such as the on-site review, will be discussed by OSHA representatives. To find out more about this workshop and other VPPPA educational programs, please visit our website at www.vpppa.org. To meet the growing needs of potential VPP worksites, the VPPPA offers the VPP Application WorkshopSM for a hands-on experience in VPP application development.

    15. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN TEAM COMES ONSITE FOR VPP ONSITE VERIFICATION TEAM (FOUR EVALUATORS/CONSULTANTS) ONSITE THREE TO FIVE DAYS TEAMS REVIEW STEPS

    16. TEAMS REVIEW STEPS INITIAL MEETING DOCUMENT REVIEW WALKTHROUGH INTERVIEWS - Formal / Informal CLOSING MEETINGS DRAFT REPORT / RECOMMENDATION

    17. Congratulations!!!!! Approval by the Director of Labor & Industries

    18. SUGGESTED STEPS TOWARDS ACHIEVING VPP STATUS RESEARCH AND FACT FINDING ABOUT VPP. DETERMINE LEVEL OF COMMITMENT AND SUPPORT FROM MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES. COMMIT TO VPP. ASSESS & IMPROVE PROGRAMS AS NECESSARY. PREPARE VPP APPLICATION. SUBMIT VPP APPLICATION. APPLICATION REVIEWED, AMMENDED IF NECESSARY AND ACCEPTED. SCHEDULE ONSITE EVALUATION VISIT.

    19. HELP IS AVAILABLE VPPPA (703) 761-1146 (8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST) Networking, Mentoring, and Outreach http://www.fiesta.com/vpppa OSHA http://www.osha.gov/oshprogs/vpp WA-WISHA http://www.wa.gov/lni/wisha

    20. Electronic Resources VPPPA website: www.vpppa.org OSHA website: www.osha.gov DOE website: www.doe.gov DOE VPP Homepage: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) website: www.bls.gov Federal Register Updates: http://www.osha-slc.gov/FedReg_osha_data/FED20000724A.html VPP Policies and Procedures: http://www.osha.gov/oshprogs/vpp/

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