Safety 2010 Proceedings

540 A Real World Journey: From High-Profile Media and OSHA Adversity to VPP Success

Instructor: Barbara J. Wisniewski, CSP, CIH, CPEA, McWane, Inc., Birmingham, AL

Description: Sponsored by the Management and Human Resource Branch of the Management Practice Specialty
Hear a real world example of a significant safety cultural shift and the implementation of an effective EHS Management System following fatalities, adverse media publicity by the New York Times and inspection targeting as part of OSHA’s Enhanced Enforcement Program. The company has since achieved VPP recognition at more than 25% of its facilities.

Level: B I A