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Monday, August 14, 2006
OSHA Unveils Voluntary Protection Program For Mobile Workforce
OSHA has announced a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) initiative that is designed for the construction industry. OSHA Administrator Ed Foulke made the annoucement at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Safety and Health Committee mid-year meeting in Denver. He said:
"VPP is a good tool for increasing safety and health awareness within the industry," Foulke told attendees when announcing the program. "It is important for OSHA to recognize those construction companies that should be held up as models of safety and health for the rest of the industry."
The OSHA press release describes the new initiative as continuing to "rest on the principle of effective safety and health management systems. However, it is unique from traditional VPP programs in that it adds new procedures and requirements that recognize the unique aspects of the construction industry. For example, the program allows for participation at the company, division, or business unit levels."
"VPP is a good tool for increasing safety and health awareness within the industry," Foulke told attendees when announcing the program. "It is important for OSHA to recognize those construction companies that should be held up as models of safety and health for the rest of the industry."
The OSHA press release describes the new initiative as continuing to "rest on the principle of effective safety and health management systems. However, it is unique from traditional VPP programs in that it adds new procedures and requirements that recognize the unique aspects of the construction industry. For example, the program allows for participation at the company, division, or business unit levels."
Labels: OSHA, VPP, workplace safety
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