Category: OSHA VPP

US Department of Labor seeking public comments on modernizing the OSHA VPP program that recognizes employers committed to best safety, and health practices. #OSHA

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OSHA's successful Voluntary Protection Program helps provide safe workplaces WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration is inviting the public and workplace safety stakeholders to share their comments on how the agency can best honor companies who make exceptional commitments to workplace safety and health, and encourage … Continue reading US Department of Labor seeking public comments on modernizing the OSHA VPP program that recognizes employers committed to best safety, and health practices. #OSHA

“US House of Representatives Seeking to Make OSHA VPP Permanent”

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Washington – Several members of the House have joined forces to reintroduce bipartisan legislation that would make permanent OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs. Reps. Todd Rokita (R-IN), Gene Green (D-TX) and Martha Roby (R-AL) claim the Voluntary Protection Program Act is “sound policy that is not only good for the employers and employees but for the … Continue reading “US House of Representatives Seeking to Make OSHA VPP Permanent”

OSHA QuickTakes – September 16, 2013

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#Silica #StopFalls #OilAndGas In this issue Notice of proposed rulemaking for respirable silica published in Federal Register OSHA awards $10.1 million in Susan Harwood safety and health training grants to 70 organizations Adams Thermal Systems to pay $1.34 million in wake of OSHA citations, criminal penalties in 2011 death of worker OSHA orders MGM Resorts … Continue reading OSHA QuickTakes – September 16, 2013

OSHA QuickTakes – August 6, 2013

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In this issue White House releases executive order on improving chemical facility safety and security New Labor Secretary committed to workplace safety and health Hazard alert warns of dangers of 1-bromopropane exposure OSHA, NWS remind employers to protect outdoor workers during heat wave Three companies ordered to reinstate workers for whistleblower violations of clean air, … Continue reading OSHA QuickTakes – August 6, 2013

OSHA QuickTakes – January 16, 2013

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APP Challenge winners announced: Technology promotes worker safety and health BNSF Railway Co. signs accord with OSHA regarding employee practices under Federal Railroad Safety Act New Whistleblower Protection Programs Advisory Committee to meet Jan. 29 Semiannual regulatory agenda published New Clinicians webpage provides resource for healthcare professionals Protecting recovery workers in the aftermath of Sandy … Continue reading OSHA QuickTakes – January 16, 2013

OSHA QuickTakes – November 15, 2012

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In this issue OSHA staff works to assure that recovery workers are protected as Hurricane Sandy cleanup and reconstruction continues throughout eastern U.S. Black Friday is November 23: OSHA urges retail employers to protect workers from injuries during holiday sales with safe crowd management planning Tennessee Valley Authority contractor convicted of falsifying safety and health … Continue reading OSHA QuickTakes – November 15, 2012

OSHA Quick Takes – August 15, 2012

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In this issue Reach young workers with important health and safety information: Take the Worker Safety & Health App Challenge before the September 16 deadline! OSHA to co-sponsor stakeholder meeting on safety and health approaches in the oil and gas industry on September 20 Register now: August 16 free fall prevention webinar explains why 'Safety … Continue reading OSHA Quick Takes – August 15, 2012

OSHA Database Underreports Workplace Fatalities

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  Federal officials have admitted that OSHA's database for tracking workplace fatalities is deficient in several key respects. January 01, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the division of the U.S. Department of Labor charged with protecting the safety of employees in the workplace. OSHA's mission is to prevent construction … Continue reading OSHA Database Underreports Workplace Fatalities

Lubrizol Corporation : OSHA Honors Lubrizol with VPP Star Recertification

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CLEVELAND, October 4, 2011 – The Lubrizol Corporation announces that its Wickliffe facility has been recertified as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star site by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Association. The VPP recognizes employers and workers in the private industry and federal agencies who have implemented effective safety and health … Continue reading Lubrizol Corporation : OSHA Honors Lubrizol with VPP Star Recertification

Pratt & Whitney Amercon Receives OSHA Voluntary Protection Plan STAR Designation

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MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Aug. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney Amercon has been designated as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) STAR facility by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for reaching high standards in employee and facility safety practices. A ceremony marking STAR status was held at the company facility today. Pratt & … Continue reading Pratt & Whitney Amercon Receives OSHA Voluntary Protection Plan STAR Designation

“Model Workplaces” In Connecticut Not Always Safest

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by Lisa Chedekel Robert Gootkin In February 2007, David Gootkin came to the state Capitol in Hartford to testify in favor a bill prompted by his brother Robert’s death the year before at Covanta’s waste-to-energy plant in Wallingford. The bill, which eventually was adopted, requires that operators of solid waste facilities have at least two … Continue reading “Model Workplaces” In Connecticut Not Always Safest

Codifying VPP Will Lead to Better Relationship Between Business and OSHA

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Legislators on both side of the aisle have introduced legislation that would codify OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs. The legislation, S. 807, sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R –Wyo., and Sen. Mary Landrieu, D – La., was introduced April 13. Similar legislation, H.R. 1511, was introduced in the House by Rep. Tom … Continue reading Codifying VPP Will Lead to Better Relationship Between Business and OSHA