September 10, 2001—US Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao recently told participants at the 17th Annual Voluntary Protection Program Participants Association (VPPPA) conference in New Orleans that she supports legislation to codify the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) under the 1970 Occupational Safety and Health Act.
“VPP has earned a permanent place in OSHA’s mandate,” she told attendees. “From large multinational companies to single site, family-run businesses, protection programs can benefit all eligible employers—including small business owners.”
Under the new initiative focused on small businesses, OSHA will help find workplaces interested in participating. VPP companies will mentor the candidates by modeling excellence, answering questions, and helping the small companies complete the application form to participate.
For more information, contact OSHA.
