wisha’s voluntary protection program
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WISHA’S VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAM. John Geppert Division of Occupational Safety and Health Consultation Program Cooperative Programs Supervisor. VPP: A Path for Achieving Safety and Health Excellence. Recognize and Promote Effective safety and Health Management. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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 [email protected]
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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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WISHA’S VOLUNTARYWISHA’S VOLUNTARY
PROTECTION PROGRAMPROTECTION PROGRAM
Questions?Questions?