Contributor: Safety Rail Co. If you’ve spent any amount of time on a commercial roof lately, you know how much is going on up there. It’s a world unto itself. Organizations like Sodexo Roth m...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/sodexo-roth-finds-a-savior-in-src/
FALLS CHURCH, VA (February 1, 2024) — VPPPA and Roco Rescue have entered into a strategic partnership agreement, marking a significant milestone for both organizations. Roco Rescue, a distingui...
https://vpppa.org/media/news/vpppa-and-roco-rescue-join-forces-in-landmark-partnership/
Contributors from PepTalk: Caitlin Kirwan, Content Writer, and Haelee Reis, Marketing Manager Workplace safety should be a top priority for every organization, but around 340 million work-related...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/3-tips-for-delivering-a-successful-safety-stand-down/
Contributor: Lucy Holford-Walker, Sentric Group Global Copywriter and PR The Sentric Group’s Kirk Key Interlock Team recently exhibited at the annual VPPPA Safety+ Symposium, which offered saf...
Contributor: Epicore Biosystems This summer, it has been difficult to begin each day without being confronted by news of record-breaking heatwaves or workers suffering from heat-related injuries...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/safeguarding-workers-in-a-warming-world-heat-challenges-and-solutions/
Contributor: Chris Williams, CAE, Executive Director, VPPPA To many, Labor Day marks the ceremonial end to summer and one final opportunity to gather with friends and family, fire up the barbecue...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/the-true-meaning-of-labor-day-in-the-us-2/
Contributor: MSA Safety Confined spaces present unique challenges and risks that safety professionals can help reduce with proper understanding and precautions. According to the U.S. Bureau of L...
FALLS CHURCH, VA (August 18, 2023) — The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) is proud to announce the launch of its all-new Strategic Partner Program, redefining c...
https://vpppa.org/media/news/vpppa-launches-innovative-strategic-partner-program/
Contributor: Chris Williams, CAE, Executive Director, VPPPA OSHA has undertaken its most ambitious effort yet to modernize the Voluntary Protection Program, the gold standard in safety and health...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/the-evolution-of-vpp-working-with-osha-to-map-the-future/
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 20, 2023) — VPPPA, the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association and the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) entered into a memorandum of unde...
https://vpppa.org/media/news/assp-and-vpppa-to-collaborate-on-worker-safety/
Contributor: Columbia Southern University In addition to formal education, a growing number of companies are looking for occupational safety and health specialists who hold professional safety ce...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/safety-certifications-which-are-right-for-you/
Contributor: Tom West, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, COSS – VP of Marketing, MākuSafe Haptic biofeedback is a term used to describe the use of physical sensations or vibrations to provide real-time feedbac...
Contributor: Son Nguyen – Membership Manager, VPPPA We often get the question – “Do I need to be pursuing VPP Star status to be a member of VPPPA?” or “If my company is no longer a VPP ...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/achieving-safety-excellence-with-vpppa-membership/
Contributor: Dr. Steve Webb, Founder of Safe Secure Systems, Board-Certified Workplace Violence and Threat Assessment Specialist, and SAFE Training Program Instructor Within the workplace, there ...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/assessing-capacity-for-workplace-violence-are-you-ready/
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced yesterday the launch of a nationwide competition aimed to raise awareness of the dangers and hazard...
https://vpppa.org/media/news/us-department-of-labors-osha-launches-national-beat-the-heat-contest/
Contributor: Ariana Hanaity – Communications Coordinator, VPPPA National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is just around the corner, starting next week from April 17-21. The annual event is obs...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/work-zone-safety-is-everyones-responsibility/
Contributor: Ariana Hanaity – Communications Coordinator, VPPPA March is National Ladder Safety Month, an annual event dedicated to promoting ladder safety and preventing ladder-related injurie...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/national-ladder-safety-month-tips-for-employers-and-workers/
Contributor: Meg Klaers – Program Manager, Walman Optical Safety Eyewear Safety starts by simply seeing the potential hazards in the workplace. The risk of eye injury happens in all types of wo...
Contributor: Matthew Luman, EHS Program Manager, US Farathane This article was originally published in the Winter 2018 issue of VPPPA’s quarterly magazine, the Leader. In the construction indu...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/history-of-powerful-women-in-construction/
Dear VPPPA Members and Stakeholders, Recently, OSHA published and requested participation in the agency’s VPP Modernization Survey as the agency seeks to, “modernize, improve and expand the v...
Contributor: MākuSafe Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent recorded occupational illnesses for industrial workers. 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work each ...
Dear VPPPA Members and Stakeholders, Today, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published and requested participation in the agency’s VPP Modernization Survey. The purpose ...
Contributor: Logan Steffans, EHS/Facilities Supervisor, Collins Aerospace After working in the aerospace industry for five years now—you know that saying ‘time flies’—I’ve had the chanc...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/ergonomics-and-the-hierarchy-of-controls/
Contributor: Chris Williams, CAE, Executive Director, VPPPA This article was originally published by BIC Magazine. To read the original posting of this article, click here. Now that the holiday ...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/annual-self-evaluations-value-in-collaboration/
FALLS CHURCH, VA. — The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) announced today that the 2023 Safety+ Symposium will co-locate with EHS Today’s Safety Leadership Con...
Contributor: Doug Pontsler, Chairman and Managing Director, COVE Organizations committed to safety know that finding and addressing hazards before they cause harm is mission critical. They have t...
It’s cold outside! So batten down the hatches, but beware of carbon monoxide. Contributor: Brenda Wiederkehr, Owner, Access Compliance, LLC It’s wintertime, and particularly in the north, we ...
When it comes to corporate safety culture, there is one—even if we don’t initially see it. Contributor: Chris Williams, CAE, Executive Director, VPPPA “Safety is our top priority at (insert...
Contributor: Doug Parker, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health This article was originally published in the Spring 2022 issue of VPPPA’s quarterly magazine, the Lead...
Contributor: Soundtrace October is National Protect Your Hearing Month, and there’s no better time to evaluate how you’re protecting your team from noise-induced hearing loss. As safety profe...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/national-protect-your-hearing-month/
Contributor: Jean Ndana, Regional Environment Health Safety Manager, Michigan Seamless Tubes (MST) Key Takeaways 1 The first move toward transforming a safety culture or achieving desired safety ...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/developing-and-leveraging-an-up-to-the-task-mindset/
Contributor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Suicide is a leading cause of death among working-age adults in the United States. It deeply impacts workers, families, and commu...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/workplace-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention/
Contributor: MSA Safety All industrial protective hard hats are either Type 1 or Type 2 based on ANSI and CSA standards for impact resistance and direction. A hard hat can only have one designati...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-type-1-and-type-2-hard-hats/
Contributor: MSA Safety There’s been a lot of talk in the world of safety about the need for real-time data. Although most will agree that real-time data benefits safety programs by providing i...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/is-real-time-data-important-3-reasons-why-the-answer-is-yes/
Contributor: Gas Clip Technologies Everyone has heard the line, “What they don’t know won’t hurt them.” It is a lie that people frequently use as an excuse to keep something secret. Howev...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/three-dangerous-gases-in-confined-spaces/
Contributor: Scott Schneider, MS, FAIHA Ergonomics is not a four-letter word. Under the OSHA Act, every worker is guaranteed a workplace “free of recognized hazards.” Yet in 2020, a report ...
Hendrickson is currently seeking a Environmental Health & Safety Representative II to join their team. This role would be responsible for project work and assisting in the implementation of Envir...
https://vpppa.org/media/news/job-opening-environmental-health-safety-representative-ii/
Contributor: Meg Klaers, Industrial Safety Program Manager, Walman Optical Safety Eyewear ON-THE-JOB: 2,000 EYE INJURIES PER DAY The number of job-related eye injuries that require medical attent...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/a-safer-workplace-with-safety-eyewear/
Contributor: AuditSoft The Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) has promoted safety and health at worksites for more than four decades. Approval into VPP is OSHA’s official recognition of the ou...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/safety-and-health-the-vpp-difference/
Contributor: Roco Rescue If entering permit-required confined spaces is performed at your worksite, then this is a question you absolutely should be asking yourself. And if you are, that is a goo...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/how-do-i-choose-a-qualified-rescue-service/
Last week, VPPPA Chairperson Terry Schulte sat down with Blaine from The SafetyPro Podcast to talk about the early days of VPP, busting VPP myths, the advantages of being a part of the VPPPA comm...
https://vpppa.org/media/news/the-safetypro-podcast-talks-with-vpppa-chairperson-terry-schulte/
Release Date: July 14, 2022 Contact: Keri Usher, Communications Manager, kusher@vpppa.org 703-761-6519 Falls Church, VA – The Board of Directors of the Voluntary Protection Programs Particip...
https://vpppa.org/media/news/vpppa-announces-new-executive-director/
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Contributor: American Heart Association Women are less likely than men to receive CPR from a bystander. But why? The reluctance, new research suggests, may be fueled by worries of being accused o...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/why-people-fear-performing-cpr-on-women-and-what-to-do-about-it/
Contributor: Joe Tantarelli, Speaker and Senior Safety Consultant for SafeStart This article was originally published in the Spring 2018 issue of VPPPA’s quarterly magazine, the Leader. My acc...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/the-buried-truth-about-human-factors/
Contributor: Ariana Hanaity, Communications Coordinator, VPPPA The United States has experienced record-breaking summer heat in recent years, leaving millions of workers exposed to these environm...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/protecting-workers-from-heat-related-illnesses/
Contributor: Sentinel Safety leaders hope to never receive the news that co-workers are injured but, unfortunately, it happens. Workplace deaths may result from sudden accidents or long-term comp...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/improving-occupational-safety-efforts/
Contributor: Dianne Grote Adams, CIH, CSP, CPEA, FAIHA President and Founder of Safex, Inc. This article was originally published in the Autumn 2021 issue of VPPPA’s quarterly magazine, the Le...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/improving-communication-skills-to-influence-safety-culture/
Contributor: Soundtrace The Month of May is Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) which serves as a reminder to re-evaluate your company’s Hearing Conservation Program. According to the CDC, h...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/better-hearing-protection-for-better-hearing-month/
Contributor: 5th Element Inspection Services LLC Understanding Dropped Objects Gravity doesn’t take a break. Dropped Objects continue to pose the greatest risk of serious injuries, fatalities, ...
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 351 of the 1,008 construction fatalities recorded in 2020 (BLS data).�...
Contributor: Jean Ndana, ASP, CSP, ASQ-SSBB, ASQ-CQE “A worker’s first day shouldn’t be his last day on earth.” I said these chilling words a few months ago when I narrated the tragic sto...
Contributor: Toby Graham, KPA Imagine having a process to catch issues before they become problems – keeping your business efficient, your people happy, and your money in your pocket. That’s...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/using-corrective-preventative-actions-to-keep-your-company-safe/
Contributor: CableSafe® Working at heights could be required in several industries and it might be a part of your everyday job. Some occupations are more dangerous than others depending on the n...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/ways-to-increase-your-safety-while-working-at-heights/
Contributor: Columbia Southern University As you navigate your way through the occupational safety and health field, adding certifications can significantly boost your career prospects. Becoming ...
Contributor: 5th Element Inspection Services LLC Establishing safety as a priority in the workplace is imperative to the well-being of all employees. Not only does it improve general morale, perf...
Contributor: CableSafe® One of the most dangerous scenarios at work is when someone drops something while working at a height or an object is knocked off an edge unexpectedly, which can result ...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/how-to-prevent-falling-objects-in-the-workplace/
Contributor: Chris McGlynn, Director of Safety/VPP Coordinator, Roco Rescue Your company has a strong safety culture with outstanding employee participation. Everyone is committed to safety and g...
Position Details Job Code #: JC-293055 Working Title: California Voluntary Protection Associate Safety Engineer Classification: ASSOCIATE SAFETY ENGINEER # of Positions: 3 Work Location: Oran...
https://vpppa.org/media/news/job-opening-california-voluntary-protection-associate-safety-engineer/
Contributor: Soundtrace Did you know Hearing Protection Devices do not prevent hearing loss—they only reduce the risk of hearing loss? Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most common occup...
Overview Access Compliance has open positions for Med Techs, LPNs, Physicians Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners for their Latham and Utica Offices. These are exciting opportunities with flexibl...
https://vpppa.org/media/news/access-compliance-job-openings/
Author: Matt Luman, Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator, US Farathane This article was originally published in the Winter 2018 issue of the Leader Magazine. In the construction industry, i...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/a-history-of-powerful-women-in-construction/
Contributor: CableSafe® Globally, falls are contemplated to be the second leading cause of accidental deaths. Considering this crucial fact, slip, trip, and fall accidents call for global attent...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/5-tips-to-prevent-fall-accidents/
By: Warren Silverman, MD FACOEM, Medical Director, Workplace Forensics LLC Following the attacks of 9/11, there was a realization that the open freedoms of the society in the United States create...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/assessing-risks-and-vulnerabilities-in-us-chemical-facilities/
By: Kevin Gardner When it comes to staying safe and healthy in the workplace, keeping your body and mind alert, nourished, and fit are essential. 1. Stay Hydrated and NourishedDrink plenty of wat...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/5-tips-for-staying-safe-and-healthy-at-work/
Electrical safety and usage of safe electric cables outdoor is as significant as it is in-door. Cables are protected so that they are able to sustain in detrimental conditions and outdoor environ...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/how-do-you-protect-outdoor-electrical-cables/
Release Date: January 26, 2022Contact: Ariana Hanaity, Communications Coordinator, ahanaity@vpppa.org 703-761-6517 Falls Church, VA – The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Assoc...
https://vpppa.org/media/news/vpppa-announces-strategic-partnership-with-auditsoft/
The Environmental Health and Safety Leader reports to the GE Flight Test Operation Site Leader. This person will provide health & safety operational support to the site to ensure first and foremo...
https://vpppa.org/media/news/job-opening-ehs-leader-flight-test-operation/
By: Kevin GardnerEvery workplace poses a certain amount of risk, but much of the risk can be mitigated by implementing some simple workplace safety measures.1. Keep Employees Relaxed and Reste...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/7-ways-to-increase-workplace-safety/
As most of you are aware, on the night of December 10, 2021, a violent, long-tracked tornado moved across Western Kentucky, producing severe to catastrophic damage in numerous towns. In respons...
https://vpppa.org/media/news/ppe-donations-needed-in-western-kentucky/
Overview S&B Engineers and Constructors Ltd. is looking for a Certified Industrial Hygienist to develop, implement and manage industrial hygiene program intended to measure and reduce employee ex...
https://vpppa.org/media/news/job-opening-certified-industrial-hygienist/
Contributor: CableSafe® As per Safeopedia, “a danger zone is a place near any machine or piece of equipment where a person may be hit by the machine, be caught in between two moving parts...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/danger-zones-and-workplace-hazards/
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is extending the period for submitting comments on the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) for Heat Injur...
Contributor: Site Safety, LLC Site Safety, LLC, a national safety consulting and training company, owes our success to our diverse and inclusive staff. We started our business in 1999 with 15 em...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/associate-member-spotlight-site-safety/
OSHA has launched a new online portal for submitting applications for the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), which recognize employers and workers in the private industry and federal agencies...
Hendrickson is looking for an experienced EHS professional to join their team! The individual in this position would be responsible for project work and assisting the implementation of Environm...
https://vpppa.org/media/news/job-opening-environmental-health-safety-rep-ii/
Associate Mgr HSE – Lab & Offices – Building Material SME & MOC (Creve Coeur, MO)The position is an Lab & Offices HSE Manager Safety who assists in the development/implementation/management ...
Contributor: CableSafe® Understanding Dropped ObjectsDropped Objects (struck by a falling object or a piece of equipment) continue to account for 9.6 percent of the top ten causes of workplace ...
By: Kevin Gardner When you’re at work, you probably get caught up in assignments and everyday tasks. However, it’s vital to always stay safe. If you’re unsure about how to do this, here ...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/5-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-workplace/
Contact: Ariana Hanaity, ahanaity@vpppa.org, 703-761-6157 Falls Church, VA – The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) has joined the Board of Certified Sa...
https://vpppa.org/media/news/vpppa-joins-bcsps-global-learning-summit/
As the Safety Director at JLG Industries, you will be responsible for overseeing the implementation and administration of onsite Health and Safety programs for our McConnellsburg manufacturing fa...
By: Michael Hancock, SMS, SGE, Director of Safety, VPP Site Coordinator, Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico; Owner, Creative Safety, LLC This article originally appeared in the winter 2021 issue...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/3-keys-to-turn-safety-training-into-a-best-practice/
By: Kevin Gardner Staying healthy while working can seem like a difficult task, but it doesn’t have to be if you start by making small changes to your daily routine. Here’s how to stay health...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/5-tips-to-improve-your-health-at-work/
By: Ashley Lipman Despite the term “domestic”, relationship violence rarely stays at home. Every year, victims struggle with the impacts of domestic abuse in their career. While workplaces a...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/navigating-domestic-violence-when-it-follows-you-to-work/
By: Kevin Gardner Accidents in the workplace can be devastating to everyone involved. Not only can they have a profound impact on the victim, but also by their company, fellow employees, and love...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/5-steps-for-a-safer-business-and-workspace/
By: Phil La Duke Author’s note: The following is an updated excerpt from my book Lone Gunman: Rewriting the Handbook On Workplace Prevention. Everywhere I go these days employers have the same...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/preventing-workplace-violence-begins-with-recruiting/
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced Monday that it is initiating enhanced measures to protect workers better in hot environments and reduce the ...
https://vpppa.org/media/news/oshas-heat-enforcement-initiative/
During the Opening General Session at VPPPA’s 2021 Safety+ Symposium in Nashville, James (Jimmy) Hart, President of the Metal Trades Department (MTD), AFL-CIO, called attention to the impact...
During the Opening General Session at VPPPA’s 2021 Safety+ Symposium in Nashville, OSHA’s Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor, James Frederick, asserted the importance of increasing collabora...
By: Ashley Lipman You can get back pain and many other issues as you age, and they can all be worsened by your work conditions. Even a simple desk job can make your back pain worse if you aren’...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/back-pain-prevention-minimize-the-risk-of-injury-at-work/
By: John Heniff, Content Copywriter, Magid High temperatures on the job can make people miserable. And whether it’s from hot weather outdoors or high-heat applications indoors, discomfort ...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/guide-to-heat-illness-prevention-while-on-the-job/
By: Kevin Gardner No matter what your job is, work comes along with a lot of stress for many people. It can often feel like you don’t have a choice and that feeling stressed out is just how thi...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/5-tips-for-managing-stress-at-work/
VPPPA has partnered with the experts at MindWise Innovations to present a monthly article addressing issues and questions that members might be hesitant to ask about. These columns will address ...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/august-behavioral-health-column/
By: Kevin Gardner An artificial neural network (ANN) is a data processing paradigm that functions similarly to biological nervous systems. The innovative structure of an artificial neural netw...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/7-ways-neural-networks-can-be-an-advantage/
By: Kevin Gardner Starting your own company may pave the way toward fame and fortune, but that distinction is a prize that must be won. The commercial landscape is incredibly competitive, and ...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/how-to-be-everywhere-at-once-or-at-least-pretend-to-be/
By: Mitzi Robinson, President/Founder/Speaker, Bulli Ray Occupational Dog Bite Safety Presenter 2021 VPPPA Conference Nashville Severely injured meter reader attacked by two Mastiffs! Was nev...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/the-importance-of-dog-bite-prevention-training-for-field-employees/
VPPPA has partnered with the experts at MindWise Innovations to present a monthly article addressing issues and questions that members might be hesitant to ask about. These columns will address ...
A business’s customer relationship management team is the main line of contact customers will use when they need something from a business. CRM employees most often fall under the customer serv...
https://vpppa.org/media/blog/tips-for-businesss-crm-success/
OSHA announced a new Regional Emphasis Program (REP) to identify, reduce, and eliminate hazards associated with exposures to high levels of noise. The program was announced on June 14, 2021, and ...