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Achieving Safety and Health Excellence Through the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)

Achieving Safety and Health Excellence Through the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). Susan Jordan Sikes, OSHA Regional VPP Manager. OSHA Origin, Mission, and Functions. 1970: Occupational Safety and Health Act passed 1971: OSHA Began Inspections

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Achieving Safety and Health Excellence Through the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)

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  1. Achieving Safety and Health Excellence Through the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Susan Jordan Sikes, OSHA Regional VPP Manager

  2. OSHA Origin, Mission, and Functions • 1970: Occupational Safety and Health Act passed • 1971: OSHA Began Inspections • Mission: Ensure safe and healthful workplaces by: • Developing and enforcing standards • Assisting and encouraging the States • Providing for research, information, education and training • Encouraging employers and employees in their efforts to reduce hazards, institute new, and perfect existing programs

  3. OSHA’s Tool Kit • Standards • Enforcement • Education, Training, and Outreach • Cooperative Programs • Voluntary Protection Programs • Consultation Program and SHARP • Strategic Partnerships • Alliances

  4. What is VPP? • A process for achieving safety and health excellence by implementing safety and health management systems • Labor – Management - Government Cooperation • Official recognition of excellence • Began in 1982

  5. Why Pursue VPP?… To Prevent Accidents and Save Money! • The average lost-time injury cost $30,000!…..(The National Safety Council) • Each heavy construction injury or illness equals 8-9 lost workdays!…….(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) • Work injuries cost Americans $131.2 billion in 2000, exceeding the combined profits of the top 13 Fortune 500 companies!….. (The National Safety Council)

  6. Why do workplace injuries cost so much? • Direct Cost: • Out of pocket expenses not expected under normal cost of doing business • Indirect Cost: • Those cost not directly related to the injury, but which occur as a result of the injury

  7. Accident Costs and Impact on Sales Type Avg. Avg. Total$ Sales Needed Injury Direct$ Indirect$ 3% 5% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amputation $21,718 $23,890 $45,608 $1,520,260 $912,156 Burn $ 3,846 $ 6,154 $10,000 $ 333,320 $199,992 Carpal T. $ 8,305 $ 9,966 $18,271 $ 609,033 $365,420 Foreign Body $ 317 $ 1,427 $ 1,744 $ 58,177 $ 34,870 Laceration $ 1,101 $ 4,955 $ 6,056 $ 201,850 $121,110

  8. Safety Delivers a Return on Investment! Liberty Mutual Survey • Survey shows 61 percent of executives say $3 or more saved for each $1 invested in workplace safety • 95 percent of executives surveyed believe workplace safety has a positive impact on a company's financial performance

  9. Why Pursue VPP? • Reduced Illnesses and Injuries: • On average injury and illness rates at VPP sites are 54% below National averages • Cost Savings: • VPP sites avoided 5,638 injuries in FY2000 • Total cost savings approximately $152 million

  10. Other Incentives…VPP Benefits Business • Decreased turnover and absenteeism • Increased productivity • Exempt from programmed OSHA inspections • Networking with the best • Community recognition • Models of excellence • Competitive Edge

  11. VPP Benefits Workers • Go home safe • Involvement in S&H • Pride in work • Improved morale

  12. VPP Benefits OSHA • Partners in excellence • Accomplishes OSHA’s mission • More successful than compliance alone • VPP partners serve as models for their industries • Helps OSHA promote value of safety and health • Leverages resources

  13. VPP is a Win-Win-Win Relationship! • Trust and cooperation • Elimination of fear • Achievement of a common goal….to prevent worker injuries, illnesses and deaths • Improved relations between labor, management, and government

  14. Who’s in VPP? Federal & State As of 3/20/03

  15. Union Sites & NonUnion

  16. BP Chemical BF Goodrich Aerospace Delta Airlines Dow Chemical Duracell Global Exxon-Mobil Frito-Lay General Electric Georgia-Pacific IBM Corporation International Paper Lockheed Martin Motorola Nabisco NASA NutraSweet Occidental Chemical Rockwell Automation Sherwin-Williams Solutia Space Gateway Services Texaco Tropicana Tobyhanna Army Depot United Space Alliance US Postal Service Who’s in VPP?Join the ranks of such employers as……

  17. VPP Eligibility • Available in all industries and federal agencies where OSHA has jurisdiction • Also available in States with their own VPP

  18. WASH ME MONT N. DAK VT MINN NH Federal NY WIS OREG MASS CT S. DAK IDAHO RI WYO MICH Comprehensive State Plan PA CALIF IOWA NJ MD NEBR NEV OHIO IND ILL State Plan Public Sector Only WV UTAH COLO KY VA KANS MO NC TENN ARIZ OKLA SC N. MEX ARK GA ALA MISS AK LA TEXAS FLA HI VPP in State Plan States States with VPP Puerto Rico

  19. Growth of VPP(State Plan States)

  20. Principles of VPP • Focus on individual worksites • Performance-based criteria • Beyond compliance • Self-Sufficient • Continuous Improvement • Effective safety and health management systems

  21. Elements of a Comprehensive Safety and HealthManagement System • Management Leadership and Employee Involvement • Worksite Analysis • Hazard Prevention and Control • Safety and Health Training

  22. Where do I sign up?VPP Application Process • Companies submit an application that includes: • Management assurances • Written union support • Injury and illness rates • Description of safety and health management system • Application reviewed for completeness • Company’s previous OSHA history verified • OSHA and the site prepare for the onsite review

  23. Onsite Evaluation • An OSHA Team visits the site • Typically lasts 4-5 days • Evaluation consists of: • Opening Conference • Document Review • Walkthrough of Worksite • Employee and Management Interviews • Closing Conference • Draft Report and Team’s Recommendations for one of three programs

  24. Three Programs Star • Highest level of recognition • All VPP requirements met • System operating at least one year • Rates are below the National Average

  25. Three Programs • Elements and sub-elements in place • Systems may not all be at Star quality • Rates may be above the National Average • Limited to one 3-year term Merit

  26. Three Programs • Must meet Star requirements • Alternative safety and health methods • Current Demos: • Short-term Construction • Mobile Workforce • Federal Contractor Demonstration

  27. Celebration! • New approvals by Assistant Secretary • Re-approvals at Regional Level • VPP Ceremony

  28. Continuous Improvement • Annual Self-Evaluation • On-going dialogue • OSHA re-visits the site every three to five years. (12 –18 months for Merit sites)

  29. VPP Sites Stay Involved!Program Innovations VPPPA Mentoring Special Government Employees

  30. Additional Assistance • Web Sites: • www.osha.gov • www.vpppa.org • Publications • VPP Policies and Procedures Manual • Federal Register Notice • Brochure • Training • OSHA Training Institute- Course #245. • Special Government Employees Course-if you qualify.

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