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Osha and the vpp 3 16-17
The document summarizes OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), which encourages employers to institute safety programs to reduce workplace hazards. It describes the VPP process, which involves management commitment, employee involvement, worksite analysis to identify hazards, hazard prevention methods, and safety training. The document notes that Axcet achieved VPP Star status in 2010 by demonstrating an outstanding safety record with zero injuries. Axcet continues its participation by maintaining its safety culture and employee engagement in safety processes.
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Osha and the vpp 3 16-17
- 1. OSHA and theVPP
- 2. Who is OSHAand What is their Job? • Occupational Safety and Health Administration • In 1970 Congress created laws regulating safety in the workplace. This is called the Occupational Safety and Health Act. (OSH Act) • OSHA gets to decide what safety looks like in the workplace • OSHA’s job is to protect American workers from workplace hazards • It is the employers responsibility to provide a safe & healthful work environment • It is the employees responsibility to follow established work rules and training that the employer provides
- 3. Before OSHA, injuriesand loss of life were often looked as just part of doing business…..stuff happens, right?
- 4. There is a75% decrease in workplace fatalities each year compared to the annual fatality toll each year before OSHA came into being
- 5. How Does OSHAObtain Compliance from Employers in the Workplace One way is for employers to become part of OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program which is a cooperative endeavor between the government and the employer
- 6. What is OSHA’sVoluntary Protection Program? (VPP) OSHA implemented in 1982 “Encourages employers and employees in their efforts to reduce the number of occupational safety and health hazards at their places of employment………..and” “Stimulate employers and employees to institute new and perfect existing programs for providing safe and healthful working conditions”
- 7. The VPP Process ManagementCommitment & Employee Involvement Everybody’s engaged in the process….from top to bottom
- 8. VPP….process? From the topof the organization
- 9. Down through theworkforce……..the folks doing the work Axcet Employee Engagement Committee Andy Gampher Andrew Spidle Donna Patnode Jeanette Coleman Kat Merriman Sarah Rhorer Sharon Hindman Tammy Crutchfield Last year the Axcet VPP committee was changed to the Employee Engagement committee. This committee sets the guidance and agenda for Employee involvement in many ways INCLUDING the Safety Processes here at Axcet
- 10. VPP….process? Management Commitment & EmployeeInvolvement Everybody’s engaged in the process….from top to bottom Worksite Analysis Find the hazards…what are they?….where are they?
- 11. VPP….how do youget it? Worksite Analysis Physical Hazards
- 12. VPP….how do youget it? Worksite Analysis Behavioral Hazards
- 13. VPP….how do youget it? Worksite Analysis Monthly Facility Inspections
- 14. VPP….process? Management Commitment & EmployeeInvolvement Everybody’s engaged in the process….from top to bottom Worksite Analysis Find the hazards…what are they….where are they Hazard Prevention How we eliminate or reduce the hazard
- 15. Set Expectations withVisitors • Vendors • Internal Auditors • Temporary associates • Guests
- 16. Physical Hazards thatare the responsibility of the landlord are reported immediately and followed up on. Internal issues are addressed quickly
- 17. VPP….process? Management Commitment & EmployeeInvolvement Everybody’s engaged in the process….from top to bottom Worksite Analysis Find the hazards…what are they….where are they Hazard Prevention How we eliminate or reduce the hazard Safety Training Everyone must know how to react and behave
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- 19. VPP….how do youget it? Application Verification Award Axcet was Accepted in September 2010 Celebrated in January 2011
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- 23. Axcet Team Acceptingthe Star Flag
- 24. Because of ourparticipation and outstanding injury record (zero OSHA recordable Injuries……….great job) We have been recognized by the VPPPA each year since 2011 with the “Star of Excellence Award” at the Annual VPPPA Convention Axcet belongs to the VPPPA (Voluntary Protection Program Participant’s Association)
- 25. In 2015 ourown Risk Director Steve Donovan was elected to the VPPPA Board of Directors
- 26. How Does OSHAObtain Compliance from Employers in the Workplace The OTHER way is through their (OSHA’s) right to inspect workplaces and cite employers for non-compliance to the myriad of safety regulations that they have put in place to protect the American worker. Citations that are categorized as Serious can carry monetary penalties of up to $12,500 per. Citations that are categorized as Willful or Repeat can carry monetary penalties of up to $125,000 per.
- 27. Do Axcet clientsever have these kind of interfaces with OSHA? The answer is unfortunately yes. Since 2011 Axcet clients have interfaced with OSHA 18 times. These can range from employee complaints to self reported injuries to worksite inspections. It always our desire for OSHA to go into a client facility and walk out satisfied that Safety Regulations are adhered to 100% but that is a client management decision to maintain OSHA compliance. In many instances we have assisted our client in abatement of the problem and in dealing with OSHA to negotiate settlement of citations. We have helped our clients save over $39,000 in monetary penalties
- 29. Axcet VPP Participation Axcetis proud of our Star Worksite designation and what it represents. It represents YOU and the way you all handle your responsibilities with safety. You do a great job ensuring that Axcet is a safe place to work. It is part of the “Axcet Advantage” . Please continue with your endeavor to enhance and maintain our outstanding safety culture