VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS' ASSOCIATION

For over two decades, the VPPPA has provided its members a direct link to OSHA, DOE and similar agencies within State-Plan States and continues to offer a support network for participants from a wide variety of industries. The Association works closely with OSHA, OSHA state-plan states, DOE and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the development and implementation of cooperative programs within the agencies.

Upon request, the association provides expertise to it's members in the form of comments and stakeholder feedback on rulemakings and policies, as well as comments and testimony regarding legislation impacting worker health and safety and the environment. The VPPPA provides occupational safety, health and environmental leaders with networking and educational offerings, up-to-the-minute legislative information, industry advancements, preferred vendors and consultants dedicated to VPP, mentoring opportunities, professional development and volunteer opportunities. The VPPPA also provides access to educational and vendor resources during the Annual Safety Conference which is available to the entire public safety community.