VPPPA -- Occupational Health & Safety

VPPPA

VPPPA strives to create safety and health excellence at all companies. We aim to assist in the improvement of safety management systems, and be a valuable resource for both the professional safety practitioner as well as any company trying to bolster the safety and health of their site and workers. Every year we host our annual Safety+ symposium, which brings together thousands of safety and health industry leaders. Come learn, network, and take the next step in your safety career.

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Product Spotlight

Fall Detection for Lone Workers

Grace WorkForce® worker-worn safety pendants with fall detection offer a better way to satisfy the OSHA standard. As well as, protects the worker who is unable to self-rescue by providing a means of transmitting an immediate notification to others of the worker in distress thus dispatching a prompt rescue. WorkForce® pendants transmit fall detection and manual panic alarms to other on-site pendants and fixed monitors without relying on the cellular service, and without a monthly subscription fee. For off-site remote monitoring, Grace Cloud Connect- is a subscription based add-on using Grace cellular, satellite, and IP connected Gateways with text, text-to-voice, email APP and web portal notifications. Read More
Safety Maturity Index

Go beyond routine prequalification with Avetta’s new Safety Maturity Index. View your contractors’ safety practices and culture, and access actionable data to decrease potential risks. These leading indicators empower you to make better decisions about your contractor partnerships, enhancing overall safety performance and proactive risk management. Find out more about our latest product innovation, in partnership with NSC. Read More
Hazmat Training

CHEMTREC offers online hazmat training designed to keep industry professionals informed of changing regulations, explore required practices for handling, shipping, and packaging of hazardous materials, and fulfill training requirements. Read More

Featured

Amazon Will Implement Nationwide Ergonomic Safety Measures Following DOL Settlement

The U.S. Department of Labor and Amazon reached a settlement requiring ergonomic improvements at facilities nationwide to reduce worker injuries. Read Now
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Oregon OSHA fined a Newberg contractor $135,407 for repeated safety violations, including failing to protect workers from fall hazards. Read Now
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OSHA Fines Solar Contractor for Repeat Fall Protection Violations

OSHA fined Sunrun Installation Services $288,087 for repeat violations involving fall hazards at two residential solar installation sites. Read Now
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Is There a Correlation Between Irregular Shifts and Occupational Safety Hazards?

Irregular shifts increase safety risks by causing fatigue, sleep disturbances and reduced performance, but proactive management strategies can mitigate these hazards. Read Now
- Wellness
OSHA Awards Over $2 Million to Airline Pilot Fired for Reporting Safety Concerns

OSHA ordered Asia Pacific Airlines to pay over $2 million after retaliating against a pilot who raised safety concerns. Read Now
- Regulations Standards
- Transportation Safety

Artificial Intelligence

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