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Industry: Email Alert RSS FeedNew pilot programs aimed at expanding VPP.(rules & Regs)(Voluntary Protection Program)(Brief Article)
Industrial Safety & Hygiene News, July, 2004
Two new Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) initiatives from OSHA launched May 26 are designed to expand programs to promote the safety and health of thousands more workers across the nation. "We want to continually improve OSHA's cooperative programs and provide opportunities for more employers and employees who want to work with OSHA to create safer and healthier workplaces," said OSHA Administrator John Henshaw.
Fifteen companies, associations and a federal agency will participate in the VPP pilots. OSHA will evaluate both pilots after the first year.
OSHA Challenge is designed to reach employers in all industry groups who are committed to improving their safety and health management systems and want to pursue recognition for their improvements....
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