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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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03/31/20

April Member of the Month: Ricky Lautzenheiser

Welcome to our Member of the Month program! Have you, or a colleague, gone above and beyond at work? Nominate them to be a VPPPA Member of the Month. Email membership@vpppa.org to get more information or to submit someone's name for consideration.

03/19/20

Operations & Maintenance Technician I Job Opening with Southwest Generation

Southwest Generation has an opening for an Operations & Maintenance Technician I, located in San Diego, CA. Read more about the job and how to apply here.

03/12/20

VPPPA Member Company, Southwest Generation, Has 5 Job Openings

VPPPA member company, Southwest Generation, has 5 job openings at various sites. Read the job descriptions & learn how to apply here.

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VPPPA Best Practices: A Case Study of Safety Leadership at Every Level

VPPPA, UCOR, and BCSP recognize that worker involvement and ownership are paramount to safety performance success. Organizations that sponsor STS and STSC certifications for workers at all levels have a distinct advantage in safety performance, as workers have the competence and confidence to take ownership of the risk-based decisions being made in the field. UCOR empowers workers on the front line by investing in BCSP’s STS and STSC certifications, a best practice in attaining the VPP Star of Excellence and maintaining VPP Star status.

Setting Examples & Safety Standards As A Nonprofit

OSHA has begun paying closer attention to worker safety with nonprofit organizations in the last few years, awarding nearly $11 million to help high-risk workers. Safety standards have begun to shift to having heavier regulations more akin to for-profit companies, helping to protect those in the employ of nonprofits. As some adopt new health and safety models to work towards a safer work environment, there’s always more to be done. The United States is home to as many as 1,500,000 nonprofits, a number that grows with each passing day. But with nearly three million workplace injuries registered, how can nonprofits set the benchmark for safety standards?

Safety Lessons for the Home Office or Telecommuting Worker

When I worked on-site at Access Compliance’s Latham, NY, office, I remember the routine safety checks and making sure there weren’t safety hazards that could disrupt work or cause harm. Now that I work from home, I don’t necessarily have those mandatory, standard checks, so it is especially important I am aware of dangers I may face.