The development and implementation of a Corporate Safety and Health Program is the first step in building a culture of safety in a workplace. Part of the application process of the Voluntary Protection Program is the review of the clients Safety and Health Program with the OSHA officials administering the application process. Key elements that are required to be in the Safety and Health Program are identified based upon the specific job related functions of the company and their workers. A written program is required by many of the OSHA standards, and training on this program to your employees is also required by OSHA. At proActive Safety Services, we have experience in developing Safety and Health Programs that are designed to develop a set of safe operating procedures that will greatly reduce your workplace related injuries and illness when implemented. Additionally, our Safety and Health Programs have proven to meet and exceed all requirements of the Voluntary Protection Program Guidelines.

The VPP process can be a challenging task and often times seem to be a daunting task for management. proActive Safety Services Annual VPP Audit along with a Simulated Assessment can provide your company with a review of all required material, along with an audit of your facility in preparation for the OSHA audit that will accompany your company’s application or re-certification into the Voluntary Protection Program. Our team of proActive Safety Professionals will identify key elements of the process that may need additional preparation, training, or attention, and work closely with your management team to guide you through this process. The Annual VPP Audit/Simulated VPP Assessment has a proven track record of success and truly prepares a company to achieve success within the Voluntary Protection Program.

At proActive Safety Services we realize that training your employees on hazards in the workplace is the first line of defense in preventing a workplace related occupational injury and/or illness. Our team of Safety Professionals has developed training specific to your industry that is designed to raise awareness about workplace injuries, and give your employees the knowledge needed to identify and mitigate hazards in their work environment. Identification and mitigation of hazards are essential to provide your employees a workplace that is free of recognized hazards. During the VPP process a team of OSHA VPP Administrators will conduct an audit of your facility, to examine for potential violations of OSHA related standards. Training records are often requested by OSHA to determine if your company is providing its employees with the training required within the OSHA regulations. At proActive Safety Services we understand that not all companies have the resources needed to conduct this broad array of training at their facility. To simplify this need for our clients, we have established a variety of options to provide the training needed to our clients in the most cost effective and efficient way possible. We currently offer training available to our clients in the convenience of their own facility, at our state-of-the art training center, as well as through our online training service which offers over 290 safety awareness courses in a various array of safety related fields. At proActive we pride ourselves in delivering excellent presentations in a variety of formats that promotes an environment that is conductive for learning and where retention of material taught is paramount to developing a strong safety culture.

Often times a hazard presents itself in the workplace, and though the OSHA standard informs us of the requirements of the standard in question, achieving the end result of mitigating the standard can seem like trying to find a needle in a hay stack. The solution to the hazard often seems unattainable or not feasible. In many circumstances, an employer will rely on experience in a particular situation to determine the proper course of action to take. But what is to say that the prior experience was correct in the eyes of OSHA. At proActive Safety Services we have over 20 years of experience in implementing “best practice” approaches to situations where there is no clear cut answer. As employers we have to realize that the standards found in the OSHA regulations are the minimum that we must do to protect our workers. Throughout the process of building a culture of safety in your organization you will undoubtedly be faced with a situation that requires expertise in the prevention of a safe work plan for your workers. Our team of Safety Professionals have the experience necessary to mentor your management team and employees in these situations where there is no clear cut answer to the question…”How do I do this Safely?”.

We will perform a gap analysis of your current Safety and Health program that will evaluate your performance in:

• Employee Involvement
• Hazard Prevention and Control
• Management Leadership
• Safety and Health Training
• Worksite Analysis

Star status plan

• Upon completion of our Gap Analysis we will provide a detailed plan that will list the action steps needed in each area in order to achieve Voluntary Protection Program Star Status