DNV's OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)                   
Gap Analysis & Action Planning

What Is It?
DNV staff can evaluate your site’s existing safety management systems against Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) requirements.

Organizations often wish to pursue OSHA VPP status in order to:

  • Ensure their systems are aligned with the general practices outlined by OSHA.
  • Establish a proactive, measurable basis for process improvement.
  • Align the safety and health practices of numerous facilities to a single, minimum standard.
  • Demonstrate their commitment to safety and health improvement.

What Are The Features?                        vpp_starlogo.gif


The four major VPP elements and sub-activities are:

1. Management, Leadership and Employee Involvement

  • Commitment
  • Organization
  • Responsibility
  • Accountability
  • Resources
  • Planning
  • Contract Workers
  • Employee Involvement
  • Annual Evaluation of Safety and Health Program
  • Employee Notification

2. Worksite Analysis

  • Pre-use analysis
  • Comprehensive Surveys
  • Self-inspections
  • Routine Hazard Analysis
  • Employee Reports of Hazards
  • Accident Investigations
  • Pattern Analysis

3. Hazard Prevention and Control

  • Professional Expertise
  • Safety and health rules
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Medical Programs

4. Safety and Health Training

  • Formal training· Informal Training
  • Records and Evaluations
What Are The Benefits?
DNV will provide a detailed technical report that outlines your organization's:
  • Program Strengths - building blocks that meet or exceed the VPP suggested safety and health practices.
  • Program Opportunities - Areas in which existing efforts inadequately meet the VPP requirements.
  • Readiness to apply for VPP Star status.
  • Establish the way beyond VPP if desired, utilizing DNV proprietary safety and health systems.

 

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