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VPP TRAINING

2. VPP = Voluntary Protection Program
OSHA Program that allows employers, employees and OSHA to work together to make a “Safer Tomorrow”.
VPP Star facilities are considered “leaders” in Safety.

3. VPP Goals
Enhance Safety and Health Program while building and maintaining higher level of awareness
Reduce risk of injury and illness
Maximize staff moral and establish culture that constantly promotes safety
Enhance line of communication between all levels
Gain pride and recognition as a leader in safety in community and Window Covering Industry

4. 4 Key Elements of VPP Management Commitment & Employee Involvement
Worksite Analysis
Hazard Prevention and Control
Safety and Health Training

5. VPP Levels
STAR
MERIT (Only on federal level)

6. SAFETY & HEALTH MISSION
Review S&H Policy
Read it and know the basic concept of it.

7. Safety Responsibilities
Safety is EVERYONE’s Responsibility.
Read and understand that everyone is responsible for their safety, and the safety of others.

8. Employee Involvement
Submit Safety Suggestions, Comments, Hazards, etc.
Serve on Safety Committee
Actively participate and attend Safety Training classes
Work with co-workers to improve safety
Work with EHS to improve safety

9. Worksite Analysis Process Change Review Policy & Form
Surveys by certified professionals
EHS and Safety Committee safety inspections
Job Hazard analysis
Employee reports of hazards
Accident investigations
Trend analysis

10. Safety & Health Rules Forklifts, tuggers, manlifts, etc.
Pedestrian walks
Fall Protection
Safety Glasses
PPE
Smoking
Guards
LOTO

11. Emergency Procedures
Fire Procedures
Tornado Procedures

12. Medical Program First Responders Injury procedures
Near-miss procedures

13. Safety Process
Safety Process Manual
Training

14. VPP Process
Submit your application & OSHA office reviews application for approval
If OSHA office recommends application approval, a date is set
OSHA team of 3-4 auditors scheduled for a 3-4 day review of facility and procedures
Team will recommend for Star or Merit or suggest withdraw the application
Letter from OSHA on acceptance as STAR or Merit
Official Ceremony

15. On-Site Review
Day One - Opening Conference, Record Review, Luncheon Presentation, Facility Tour
Day Two - Facility Tour, Luncheon Presentation
Day Three - Employee Interviews, Luncheon Presentation
Day Four - Employee Interviews, Luncheon Presentation
Day Five - Finish loose ends, Closing Conference

16. 90 - Day Contingency List
At closing conference, OSHA will give a 90-Day contingency list that may include items they would like to see implemented or corrected prior to receiving STAR certification.

17. Getting Ready for VPP
Eligible if you have scored above 90 on your last two E-SAFE audits.
Your 3 year average on TCIR and DART are below the highest BLS numbers of the last three years.
Employees are committed and engaged in Safety.
Management is committed and engaged in Safety.
Review the criteria for VPP on OSHA web site.
Prepare your application and submit it to OSHA.

18. Training for VPP Do at least two trainings on what and why VPP.
Prior to the inspection, do a training on the questions that will be asked in the interview.
Do a training on the overall Safety Manual.
Go to a Regional or National VPP Safety Conference.

19. EMPLOYEE INTERVIEW
1) How are you made aware of safety rules and procedures?
Supervisor, EHS Dept., communication meetings, newsletters, tail-gate meetings, etc.
2) Where are the SDS’s located ?
On any computer & hard copies with EHS
3) Do you know how to get a SDS?
Go to EHS Office, ask Supervisor or look up list of chemicals listed in folder at computer.

20. EMPLOYEE INTERVIEW 4) What happens when someone breaks safety rules?
Safety violation policy used
5) How do you report injuries and / or illnesses?
Report to supervisor immediately
6) How do you get proper PPE?
Request from your supervisor
7) What PPE do you use and how were the requirements communicated to you?
Ex. Safety glasses, told by supervisor and / or EHS

21. EMPLOYEE INTERVIEW
8) Do you know where to find the company safety program (manual)?
Located in binder in break room and also on EHS intranet page
9) What system is in place for reporting equipment and machinery hazards?
Policy requires you report to supervisor immediately
10) Do you feel they are handled in a timely manner?
Issues are handled immediately if possible, if not in a timely manner.

22. EMPLOYEE INTERVIEW 11) What do you do when you see a hazard?
Report it to supervisor, manager or EHS.
12) How can you express safety concerns or suggestions?
To supervisor, manager, EHS, & suggestion box.
13) Do you know how to contact a Safety Committee member?
Members listed on Safety Bulletin Board and Hazard ID boards.
14) Do you attend safety meetings? If so, what topics have recently been discussed?
Supervisors hold monthly tail-gate meeting on various topics. Recently, we’ve discussed VPP, and hazards.

23. VPP STAR ?
QUESTIONS