VPP Programs

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration VPP
• Department of Energy VPP

OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) recognize worksites that have achieved and are maintaining excellence in worker safety and health protection through cooperation among government, industry and labor. The VPP is composed of three different programs:

1. MERIT - recognizes sites that have good safety and health programs, but must take additional steps to reach Star quality;
2. STAR - recognizes sites that have distinguished themselves with the highest level of safety and health excellence; and
3. STAR DEMONSTRATION - recognizes worksites that have Star quality safety and health programs, but requires demonstration and/or testing of experimental approaches that differ from current Star requirements.

A site that applies for participation in the VPP must submit a written application that addresses the major elements of the program: management leadership and employee involvement; worksite analysis; hazard prevention and control; and safety and health training. An onsite review by OSHA officials to evaluate the workplace safety and health program and to interview employees at the facility is the final stage of the application process.

The Association consistently opposes efforts to weaken OSHA's effectiveness. The VPPPA supports an OSHA that balances firm, fair and consistent enforcement with voluntary cooperative efforts. Further information regarding OSHA can be found on the Agency's Web site at www.osha.gov.

To access an updated list of Star, Merit and Star Demonstration sites, click here.

Sites interested in pursuing VPP participation are invited to learn more about the VPPPA Mentoring Program and the VPPPA Application Workshop.

OSHA 300, 300A and 301 Forms:

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Department of Energy (DOE) VPP

The DOE-VPP is identical to the OSHA VPP except that participation is open to contractors employed at DOE-owned facilities.

The Association works with DOE employees in national and regional offices to promote the Department's VPP. DOE officials regularly attend and participate in VPPPA conferences, workshops and meetings.