HIOSH Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)
 Q: I
heard that HIOSH had Special Programs for businesses, in
addition to inspection, consultation, and training. What is
the Voluntary Protection Program?
A: The Hawaii Voluntary
Protection Program, also known as "Hana Po'okela", meaning "excellent
work", recognizes exemplary achievements by employers in the area
of workplace safety and health.
Q: Is there a benefit
to being in the program?
A: In addition to national
recognition as an employer committed to voluntarily making
its workplace as safe and healthy as possible, employers accepted into
the program are removed from HIOSH's Programmed Inspection Schedule.
Q: How many companies
in Hawaii are in this program?
A: Nationally, less
than one-tenth of one percent of companies are in a voluntary
protection program. In Hawaii, three companies, Chevron Products - Hawaii Refinery, Frito-Lay, Inc., and Monsanto Company (Kihei, Maui), have been recognized as STAR - Mentor sites.
Q: How do I know if our
company qualifies for the program?
A: Contact HIOSH Consultation and Training Branch,
830 Punchbowl Street Rm. 427, Honolulu, HI 96813; Phone (808)
586-9100, Fax (808) 586-9104. An information packet will be mailed
to you.
Q: Are there any other
sources of information on the program?
A: The OSHA website
at www.osha.gov and the Voluntary Protection Program
Participants Association website at www.vpppa.org have more information on the program.
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