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1 Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association, Inc. The Roadmap to VPP Star 2015 GLASC Safety Expo October 8, 2015

2 Agenda Introduction Lilly Technology Center & Hendrickson What is VPP? Growing VPP through the Association - VPPPA VPPPA Region V Growth of VPP Review VPP requirements General Requirements Assurances VPP Elements Onsite Audit What to Expect VPPPA Benefits VPP Region V Sites

3 VPP Commitment Lilly Technology Center & Hendrickson Lilly Technology Center (LTC) Our Mission: To make life better by making medicines that help people live longer, healthier, more active lives. Our Values: Integrity Excellence Respect for People Pharmaceutical Development, Manufacturing, Marketing and Distribution 317 acres 92 buildings 5,084 employees VPP Merit Certified 2000 VPP STAR Certified 2002 VPP STAR Re-certified 2006 VPP STAR Re-certified 2012 OSHA TCIR =.80/DART =.08 (2014)

4 VPP Commitment Eli Lilly & Hendrickson Hendrickson Founded in 1913 in Chicago, Illinois United States-based manufacturing company built trucks often equipped with cranes or dump bodies Largest independent suspension manufacturer to the commercial vehicle industry Trailer suspension systems Heavy-duty air suspensions Front axles and suspension systems

5 What is VPP? A process for achieving safety and health excellence by implementing safety and health management systems Labor Management - Government Cooperation Official recognition of excellence Began in 1982

6 Why Pursue VPP? Reduced Illnesses and Injuries: On average injury and illness rates at VPP sites are 54% below National averages Cost Savings: VPP sites avoided 5,638 injuries in FY2000 Total cost savings approximately $152 million

7 Other Incentives VPP Benefits Business Decreased turnover and absenteeism Increased productivity Exempt from programmed OSHA inspections Networking with the best Community recognition Models of excellence Competitive Edge

8 VPP Benefits Workers Go home safe Involvement in S&H Pride in work Improved morale

9 VPP Benefits OSHA Partners in excellence Accomplishes OSHA s mission More successful than compliance alone VPP partners serve as models for their industries Helps OSHA promote value of safety and health Leverages resources

10 VPP is a Win-Win-Win Relationship! Trust and cooperation Elimination of fear Achievement of a common goal.to prevent worker injuries, illnesses and deaths Improved relations between labor, management, and government

11 VPP in State Plan States WASH ME CALIF OREG NEV MONT IDAHO WYO UTAH COLO N. DAK S. DAK NEBR KANS MINN WIS IOWA ILL MO MICH IND OHIO WV KY VT NH NY CT PA NJ MD VA MASS RI AK ARIZ N. MEX OKLA TEXAS ARK LA TENN MISS ALA GA SC NC FLA HI Federal Comprehensive State Plan State Plan Public Sector Only States with VPP Puerto Rico

12 VPPPA The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc., the premier global safety and health organization, is dedicated to cooperative occupational safety, health and environmental management systems. VPPPA is a member-based association, supporting worksites across the U.S. in their efforts to receive and maintain VPP status. VPPPA Mission: To be a leader in health and safety excellence through cooperation among communities, workers, industries and governments.

13 VPPPA

14 Region V Strong History Diverse Board Strong Participation Conferences Application Workshops SGEs

15 Region V Board Members Chair Vice Chair Treasurer Secretary Member Non-Union Member Union Site Director at Large Director at Large Director at Large Director at Large Director Ex Officio Director Ex Officio Director Ex Officio OSHA RV Manager Bill Linneweh Tamara Reiter Jim Harmon Shawn French Open Tina Kennedy Open Eric Siefker Don Johnson Steve Washburn Glenn Trout Natasha Porter Jimmy Jacquez Nancy Mugavero

16 Growth of VPP Federal & State As of 06/30/2015 Source: OSHA, Office of Partnerships & Recognition

17 Growth of VPP State Plan States As of 06/30/2015 Fiscal Year Source: OSHA, Office Partnerships & Recognition

18 Region V Locations Indiana 72 Star Sites State Program

19 KPI #3: KPI #3: Number of Businesses Participating in INSHARP and VPP Total Number of Businesses Participating in Indiana Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (INSHARP) and the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q VPP Businesses INSHARP Businesses Green Goal Yellow Goal Index The Indiana Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (INSHARP) and Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) are exemplary programs that provide recognition, rewards and ongoing support to Hoosier employers that operate exemplary safety and health management systems. Membership in these programs is voluntary. 19

20 Indiana VPP Stats Sites = 72 Employees in the program = 24,165 TCIR VPP sites average = 1.4 BLS average = 4.2 Below BLS average = 67% DART VPP sites average = 0.7 BLS average = 2.5 Below BLS average = 74.4% SGEs = 83 Thursday, October 22, 2015

21 Status of VPP National and Locally Indiana Department of Labor works with Congressman Todd Rokita effort to codify VPP into national law Virginia s effort to codify VPP into Virginia State Law Courtney Malveaux VPPPA efforts Write now, right now Indiana s efforts Thursday, October 22, 2015

22 Federal Issues Federal OSHA modifies original INSHARP directive 13 Indiana Sharp sites effected 4-5 companies express interest in VPP Mitchell Plastics Emerson American Colloid OFS Brands Federal OSHA s view of VPP vs Indiana s view of VPP Thursday, October 22, 2015

23 Application Outline A. General Information B. VPP Elements Management Leadership and Employee Involvement Worksite Analysis Hazard Prevention and Control Safety and Health Training C. Assurances

24 General Information 1. Applicant 2. Company/Corporate Name 3. Collective Bargaining Agent(s) 4. Number of Employees and Contractor Employees 5. Type of Work Performed and Products Produced 6. Applicant s Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code (3-4 digit number) and NAICS Code (6 digits. 7. Recordable Nonfatal Injury and Illness Case Incidence Rates

25 VPP Elements Management Leadership & Employee Involvement Commitment Employee Involvement Goals & Planning Organization Responsibility Accountability Resources Contractors

26 VPP Elements Worksite Analysis Baseline Hazard Analysis Hazard Analysis of Significant Changes Hazard Analysis of Routine Jobs, Tasks and Processes Self-Inspections Employee Reports of Hazards Hazard Tracking Accident and Incident Investigations Self-Evaluation Pattern Analysis

27 VPP Elements Hazard Prevention & Control Engineering Controls Administrative Controls Work Practice Controls Personal Protective Equipment Safety and Health Rules Emergency Preparedness Preventive Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance Process Safety Management Occupational Health Care Program Safety & Health Training

28 Assurances Compliance Correction of Deficiencies Employee Support VPP Elements Orientation Non Discrimination Employee Access Documentation Annual Submittal Organizational Changes Collective Bargaining Changes

29 Process Flow Chart for VPP Initial Inquiry by Facility with Federal/State OSHA VPP Program Manager Inform Employees of Intention to Participate Mentoring Benchmarking VPPPA Resources Region V Resources Start Writing Star Application Develop Timeline to Address Plan/Gaps Assemble Employee Based Team to Address Action Plan & Close Gaps Conduct Self-Assessment to Identify Gaps & Develop Action Plan Start compiling documentation for each element binder Conduct Internal Review w/ Corporate EHS Internal Onsite Assessment Performed - Team of EHS Personnel Program Deficiencies Identified Develop Action plan and timeline to Address Program Deficiencies Modify or Update Application as needed On-site audit conducted On-site audit scheduled Submit Application to VPP Manager

30 Preparing for the VPP Onsite Assessment

31 Preparing for the Onsite Provide information to the VPP Team Lead Travel Security PPE Etc. Confirm VPP Team Participants

32 Preparation for the Onsite Print out a copy of the Application Have documentation/data readily available Review appropriate standards & requirements Schedule Safety Committee Members to actively participate (floor personnel)

33 Onsite Review Day 1:Opening Meeting Introductions Overview of Site Operations Plant Layout/Diagram Organizational Chart Employee List (Interviews) General Agenda/Timeline Quick Tour of the Facility

34 Onsite Review OSHA Lead DAYS 1 & 2: Initiate review of OSHA Log & supporting documentation. Team Leader will select interviewees & begin the formal interviews.

35 Onsite Review Day 2-4: Opening Meetings (may or may not take place) Review Programs & Documentation Inspect the Workplace Conduct Employee Interviews Formal & Informal Closing Meetings at the End of Each Day Hazards Take Before Pictures and After Pictures (Corrections) Start the next day off showing what was corrected

36 Onsite Review Day 4-5: Report Writing the afternoon of Day 4 and Day 5 Closing Meeting 90 Day items Recommendations Best Practices Day 2-4: Lunches Share Best Practices Employee Presentations

37 Report & Worksheet

38 Report & Worksheet

39 Process Flow Chart for VPP Initial Inquiry by Facility with Federal/State OSHA VPP Program Manager Inform Employees of Intention to Participate Mentoring Benchmarking VPPPA Resources Region V Resources Start Writing Star Application Develop Timeline to Address Plan/Gaps Assemble Employee Based Team to Address Action Plan & Close Gaps Conduct Self-Assessment to Identify Gaps & Develop Action Plan Start compiling documentation for each element binder Conduct Internal Review w/ Corporate EHS Internal Onsite Assessment Performed - Team of EHS Personnel Program Deficiencies Identified Develop Action plan and timeline to Address Program Deficiencies Modify or Update Application as needed Develop Timeline to Address 90-day items On-site audit conducted On-site audit scheduled Submit Application to VPP Manager Follow-up audit scheduled and conducted as needed Report submitted to VPP Manager Report Submitted to Agency Administrator Agency Administrator approves site as Star, Merit or Demonstration Facility Awarded VPP Flag & Plaque

40 VPP Website - OSHA

41 Overview Helpful Web Sites U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA: NAICS Codes: Bureau of Labor Statistics: Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association, Inc. (VPPPA):

42 Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association, Inc E Leesburg Pike, Suite 100 Falls Church, VA Tel: (703) ; Fax: (703)

43 VPPPA Membership Benefits VPPPA is committed to delivering the most productive and rewarding membership experience to each of our valued member sites. Through educational offerings, publications and face-to-face and online networking opportunities, the association strives to provide employees at member sites with the latest best practices and relevant information on occupational safety and health and the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). Publications Best Practices Directory The Leader Magazine Electronic Newsletters

44 VPPPA Membership Benefits Networking Presentation Sharing Page Member Forum Job Exchange Member Search Vendor Search Mentoring Program Committee Involvement Recognition Programs VPPPA Annual Awards VPPPA Safety & Health Achievement Program VPPPA Scholarship Program VPPPA Scholarship Fund

45 For More Information VPP Participants Association, Inc. (VPPPA) 7600-E Leesburg Pike, Suite 100 Falls Church, VA Tel: (703) Fax: (703) William Linneweh Region V Chair Hendrickson 500 Park Blvd., Suite 450 Itasca, IL wlinneweh@hendrickson-intl.com

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