Safety 2010 Proceedings

781 VPP: Leaders in Safety & Health Excellence

Instructor: William Grabau, CIH, Maryland Department of Labor - Licensing & Regulation, Baltimore, MD
David G. Mazary, CSP, CHMM, REM, Coastal Training Technology, Newport News, VA
Jose A. Rodriguez, Jr., CSP, Raytheon Technical Services Company, Reston, VA

Description: The Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) have proven to be an effective occupational safety and health management system with over 2000 sites experiencing injury and illness rates 50% below the national industry average. This session will provide an overview of VPP, discuss the requirements for participation and share the benefits of involvement from government and private sector representatives.

Level: B