Presented By:

Terry D. Coble – Covanta Energy March 7, 2013

What is VPP And How Did

Covanta Energy Benefit From it

What to Expect

• What is the Voluntary Protection Program or “VPP”?

• A few things about Covanta Stanislaus

• What VPP has Done for Covanta

• Open Discussion

WHAT IS THE VOLUNTARY

PROTECTION PROGRAM OR

“VPP”?

What is the Cal/VPP Star?

• Systematic Approach to Safety & Health at Workplace• Encourage a cooperative relationship among

management, labor and Cal/OSHA • Blueprint for proactive workplace safety• http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/cal_vpp/cal_vpp_index.html

CA and US Numbers

• 2007: 54 sites in CA & approx. 1800 sites in US

• 2013: 80 sites in CA & approx. 2370 sites in US

Element #1 - Managementand Employee Involvement.

• Established policies and results-oriented objectives are communicated to all employees

• Leading indicators and proactive measures that promote continuous improvement

• Employee recognition cannot be based on or affiliated with lagging indicators like a reduction in accident rates

• Adequate resources are devoted to achieve objectives• Top management is visibly involved in worker safety and

health

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Element #2 – Worksite Analysis

• Pre-Planning/use

• Comprehensive Surveys

• Self Inspections

• Routine Hazard Analysis

• Employee Reporting of Hazards

• Accident Investigation

• Trend Analysis

Element #3Hazard Prevention and Control• Hazard Tracking System

• Hierarchy of “Controls”

• Preventive Maintenance

• Emergency Response Procedures

• Medical Program

Element #4Safety and Health Training• Supervisors understand the hazards associated with a

job, their potential effects on employees• Employees are trained in safety and health protection at

the same time they are taught their job.• Refresher training is provided as needed.• Employees at all levels know what to do in emergency

situations.

Cal VPP Star Process

• Visit & work with California mentors • Submit Application• Pre visit (rates & readiness) review• Onsite Audit:

– Team minimum of 4 consultants/auditors– Typically 4 days– Consist of documentation/site review and employee interviews

Cal VPP Star Process

• ID opportunities for improvement• Follow up visit (90 – days)• Recommendation to Chief • Ceremony• Annual report & continuous improvement• Tri-annual evaluation

Advantages of “VPP”

• Recognition by peers, State and local governments,• Increased employee involvement,• Improved quality of products and productivity of

employees,• Improved partnership with government,• Reduction in injuries and illnesses, and• Exemption from routine Cal/OSHA programmed

inspections

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Cal/VPP Star Benefits

• It provides a greater opportunity for employee-driven safety programs.

• It allows for change and enhances safety programs on a regular basis.

• It motivates to maintain good safety practices on every area of the workplace.

• It enhances safety and health inspection programs and allows companies to frequently identify hazards and mitigate them in a timely manner.

Cal/VPP Star Benefits

• Lower workmen compensation • Lower Mod. Rates, Injury rates• VPP companies are looking for to do business with safety

conscience companies.• Select business group• Improved Morale, Productivity & reliability• Better profitability• Improved Safety

A FEW THINGS ABOUT COVANTA

STANISLAUS

Covanta Stanislaus Facility

About Covanta

• Worlds largest owner/operator of Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities

• Employ 4200 people in North America, Europe and Asia

• Serves two Key Markets:• Waste Disposal (superior to land filling)• Generation of Clean Renewable Energy (Reduces GHG’s)

Our Fuel Source

2- Boilers Generating Heat

Making Electricity

WHAT HAS VPP DONE FOR COVANTA

The Winding Road to VPP

VPP Sites (39)  VPP Sites with Pending Operational Status  (2)2012+ Target Sites (16)

Mid‐Con, CTSECONN, CTBristol, CT

Wallingford, CT

Hempstead, NYHuntington, NYMacArthur, NYBabylon, NY

Hudson Valley, NY

Morristown, NJEssex, NJUnion, NJWERC, NJ

CFS‐OverlayAlexandria, VAFairfax, VA

Niagara, NYOnondaga, NY

eCovantaHarrisburg, PADelaware, PALancaster, PAPlymouth, PA

York, PAAbington TS, PA

Kent, MIHennepin, MN

Indianapolis, IN

Marion, OR

BMP, CAMLP, CAPOPI, CAStanislaus, CADelano, CAMendota, CALong Beach, CA

Honolulu, HI

Huntsville, ALSoutheastern, FL

Pasco, FLLake, FLLee, FL

Hillsborough, FLCFS‐SouthCFS‐Shop

Tulsa, OK

Covanta Facility OSHA VPP Status by OSHA Region

March 2012Jonesboro, MEWest Enfield, MECFS‐North  

Haverhill, MASEMASS, MA

Springfield, MAPittsfield, MA

Montgomery, MDMontgomery TS, MDCFS‐CentralCFS‐Mid‐Atlantic

VPP Sites (39)  VPP Sites with Pending Operational Status  (2)2012+ Target Sites (16)

Mid‐Con, CTSECONN, CTBristol, CT

Wallingford, CT

Hempstead, NYHuntington, NYMacArthur, NYBabylon, NY

Hudson Valley, NY

Morristown, NJEssex, NJUnion, NJWERC, NJ

CFS‐OverlayAlexandria, VAFairfax, VA

Niagara, NYOnondaga, NY

eCovantaHarrisburg, PADelaware, PALancaster, PAPlymouth, PA

York, PAAbington TS, PA

Kent, MIHennepin, MN

Indianapolis, IN

Marion, OR

BMP, CAMLP, CAPOPI, CAStanislaus, CADelano, CAMendota, CALong Beach, CA

Honolulu, HI

Huntsville, ALSoutheastern, FL

Pasco, FLLake, FLLee, FL

Hillsborough, FLCFS‐SouthCFS‐Shop

Tulsa, OK

Covanta Facility OSHA VPP Status by OSHA Region

March 2012Jonesboro, MEWest Enfield, MECFS‐North  

Haverhill, MASEMASS, MA

Springfield, MAPittsfield, MA

Montgomery, MDMontgomery TS, MDCFS‐CentralCFS‐Mid‐Atlantic

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Thank you.