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WISHA’S VOLUNTARYWISHA’S VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAM PROTECTION PROGRAM

John GeppertJohn GeppertDivision of Occupational Safety and HealthDivision of Occupational Safety and HealthConsultation ProgramConsultation ProgramCooperative Programs SupervisorCooperative Programs Supervisor

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VPP: A Path for Achieving VPP: A Path for Achieving Safety and Health ExcellenceSafety 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

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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

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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?

Overview Objectives

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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

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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.

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INDUSTRIES IN VPP Nationally representing over 1500 sites

out of approximately 7.2 million worksites (29 Sites)

Chemical30%

Wood6%

Other14%

Textiles10%

Plastics8%

R & D4%

Paper9%

Manufac-turing19%

Size IndependentSize Independent

47% Have < 200 47% Have < 200 EmployeesEmployeesSmallest Employer: 6 Smallest Employer: 6 EmployeesEmployeesLargest Employer: Largest Employer: 17,700 Employees + 17,700 Employees + 14,000 Contract 14,000 Contract EmployeesEmployees

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WHAT IS DOES IT TAKE TO BUILD A COOPERATIVE EFFORT?

MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT.

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION.

WISHA VERIFIES, EVALUATES, AND RECOGNIZE VPP PATICIPATION.

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“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

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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.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? IMPROVED EMPLOYEE MORALE

REDUCED INJURIES/LOST WORKDAYS

FINANCIAL SAVINGS

PUBLIC RECOGNITION COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

PARTNERSHIP WITH DOSH

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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

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KEY ELEMENTS OF THE VPP

MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT

WORKSITE ANALYSES HAZARD PREVENTION AND CONTROL

TRAINING

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VPP Application Processwith estimated timeline

Commitment by company representatives to VPP

Company rep. counseled on application preparation

Application reviewed byWISHA VPP rep (1-2 mo)

Company rep. and WISHA prepare for on-site review

On-site review conducted (3-7 days)

Hazard & 90 day list items addressed/verified (1 –4 mo)

Report submitted to WISHA AD for concurrence (1-2 mo)

Report approved by Directorof Labor & Industries (1 mo)

Director sends congratulatory letter

Company rep. and Union notified

Company rep. completes & submits application

Application returned for revision OR accepted

Report submitted to companyrep. for review (1 mo)

Company rep. can withdraw at any time

5 to10 months for process

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN TEAM COMES ONSITE FOR VPP

ONSITE VERIFICATION TEAM(FOUR EVALUATORS/CONSULTANTS)

ONSITE THREE TO FIVE DAYS

TEAMS REVIEW STEPS

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TEAMS REVIEW STEPS

INITIAL MEETING

DOCUMENT REVIEW

WALKTHROUGH INTERVIEWS - Formal / Informal

CLOSING MEETINGS

DRAFT REPORT / RECOMMENDATION

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Congratulations!!!!! Approval by

the Director of Labor & Industries

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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.

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HELP IS AVAILABLEVPPPA

(703) 761-1146 (8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST)Networking, Mentoring, and Outreachhttp://www.fiesta.com/vpppa

OSHA http://www.osha.gov/oshprogs/vpp

WA-WISHA http://www.wa.gov/lni/wisha

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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/

Resources

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