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Use of the Voluntary Protection Programs Logo
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) strives to provide
opportunities for employers and employees to work cooperatively with the agency to address and
improve workplace safety and health issues. One opportunity is through the OSHA Voluntary Protection
Programs (VPP). VPP is OSHA’s premiere recognition program designed to recognize worksites with
comprehensive safety and health management systems that incorporate strong management commitment and
meaningful, active employee involvement. VPP is open to qualified private and public sector
employers in all industries where OSHA has jurisdiction.
The VPP logo is the property of OSHA and is not available for general use. Since the logo was
developed to help identify and promote the VPP, OSHA must ensure that the use of the logo remains
consistent and does not diminish program integrity.
The logo reflects that a product was developed as part of the OSHA VPP for informational purposes
only. Use of the logo does not imply official agency approval by either OSHA or the U.S. Department
of Labor (USDOL) and should not be construed as an endorsement of the entity, its products or
services.
Use of the VPP logo is mainly reserved for OSHA and active VPP participants. The logo may be used by
aspiring VPP applicants if used in the proper context, e.g., used in conjunction with language that
clearly indicates the applicant is not an active VPP participant, e.g., “Working Toward VPP” or
other similar phrase.
The VPP logo can only be used as it appears below, and only in the following capacities with the joint agreement of OSHA and the USDOL Office of the Solicitor:
![OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Logo](images/new_vpplogo.gif)
OSHA-Developed VPP Resources
Print Resources
- Brochures and fact sheets
- Success stories and newsletters
- News releases
- Banners and certificates developed by OSHA
- Stationery and letterhead
Note: OSHA can use stationery and letterhead with the VPP logo. OSHA should control and limit the use of such stationery by other parties.
Online Resources
- OSHA VPP and other OSHA Web pages related to the VPP, located at www.osha.gov
Other Resources
- Giveaways such as pins and magnets
- Shirts, coffee mugs or other items
- Flags or plaques
- PowerPoint presentations and videos developed by the VPP for information and/or training
VPP Participant-Developed Resources
Print Resources
- Products such as manuals, reports, studies, brochures, newsletters, news releases and other publications that are developed in consultation with OSHA through the VPP by VPP participants.
Online Resources
- Web sites developed by VPP participants
Note: The logo cannot be used to give the appearance that the VPP participant’s web site is part of the OSHA web site.
Other Resources
- Giveaways such as pins and magnets
- Shirts, coffee mugs or other items
- Flags or plaques
- PowerPoint presentations and videos developed in consultation with OSHA through the VPP for information and/or training
Note: The logo may appear on these other resources provided they have been approved by VPP Management.
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