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| OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs > Mobile Workforce |
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Voluntary Protection Programs: Mobile Workforce Demonstration for Construction |
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has long recognized the value of cooperative efforts by employers, employees, and government agencies to reduce hazards and strengthen worker protection. The Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), which recognize employers and employees who have established effective safety and health management systems, have been particularly successful. However, VPP was designed primarily for fixed worksites, and most businesses within the construction industry have not been able to participate. Based on positive experiences with the Region V Mobile Workforce Demonstration and the other construction-related Demonstrations, OSHA has launched a nationwide VPP Mobile Workforce Demonstration for Construction. OSHA believes this Demonstration will work for both companies that typically function as controlling general contractors and companies that perform specialty trade functions, regardless of size. How Does the Mobile Workforce Demonstration for Construction Work? This Demonstration is intended to create greater opportunity for employers and employees in the construction industry to participate in VPP and, in so doing, to strengthen worker protections significantly. At the same time, it will give OSHA additional opportunities to explore and test appropriate modifications to VPP, alternative requirements that will help us bring the benefits of this program to the construction industry. How Do I Become a Participant? Applicants should submit their Demonstration Program application to the VPP Manager in the OSHA Regional Office with jurisdiction over their headquarters. Application guidelines can be obtained from the Regional Office or downloaded from OSHA’s website. (Note: Applicants with Federal jurisdiction worksites whose headquarters fall under State Plan jurisdiction should submit their application to the corresponding Regional VPP Manager.) Following OSHA’s review and acceptance of the application, a two-phased on-site evaluation takes place. The first will evaluate the applicant’s corporate, division or business unit policies and procedures, a review of the safety and health management systems, document review and assessment of the management commitment to safety and health, and to VPP. Another on-site evaluation will take place at one or more construction worksites to verify that the applicant’s safety and heath management systems are actually working. |
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