OSHA names Dow newest member of VPP “Corporate Pilot” program

August 9, 2006—The Dow Chemical Company was recently recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) “Corporate Pilot” (PDF file) program. The VPP Corporate Pilot program streamlines the application and onsite evaluation processes for corporations that have made a commitment to VPP.

Dow’s process safety management program and internal and external awareness of safety and health goals and results are particular areas of excellence, says OSHA. The company joins Georgia-Pacific, International Paper, and the US Postal Service in its formal admission into the program.