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The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc. VPPPA - The Premier Global Safety and Health Organization®, is the leading organization dedicated to cooperative occupational safety, health and environmental management systems. VPPPA, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is a member-based association, providing a network of more than 2,300 companies and worksites who have achieved or are striving for occupational safety and health excellence, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) or the Department of Energy's (DOE) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).

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09/18/20

VPPPA Announces 2020 Award & Scholarship Winners

It is with great pleasure that the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) officially announces the winners of its 2020 Annual Awards and Scholarships.

09/14/20

OSHA Update - Crane Standards

OSHA published a final rule for public inspection today amending the agency’s crane standard. The final rule will maintain safety and health protections for workers, while reducing compliance burdens.

09/10/20

National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction: September 14-18

The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction begins next week! Check out these resources and ways to participate.

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Mesothelioma Awareness Day: The Lingering Effects of Asbestos

Today, the most common ways people are exposed to asbestos is through their occupations and at their residences. While the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has guidelines pertaining to employee safety and asbestos, it is at the discretion of the employer to follow them. If you work in an occupation such as construction or carpentry, you are at a heightened risk of being exposed to asbestos.

Behavioral Health Q&A - September 2020

Welcome to the newest edition of the Behavioral Health Q&A Column! VPPPA has partnered with experts at MindWise Innovations to present a monthly Q&A article addressing questions that members might be hesitant to ask about. These columns will address your questions about mental health, substance abuse, brain injuries, family issues and more. We will be posting a new column on the third Thursday of each month. To submit your own question for the experts click here.

Property Maintenance and COVID-19 Concerns

Social distancing during a pandemic can take a toll on routine maintenance tasks and you may not know which ones should be done or avoided to keep the most people safe. Some of your contracted services will be suffering a loss of business and need the maintenance items to continue, and it is important to remember that some maintenance can lead to property damage or devaluation if left unattended.