OSHA CHALLENGE

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is always looking for new and innovative ways to encourage and assist employers in their efforts to protect their employees’ safety and health. The OSHA Challenge is one example.  Learn all about this program on the OSHA Challenge web page.

OSHA CHALLENGE ADMINISTRATORS

Click here for a list of  administrators currently participating in the OSHA Challenge Pilot Program.
 

How VPPAC Can Help

VPPAC can help you reach your goals. Click on any of the links below for a more detailed look at the OSHA Challenge stages and what VPPAC can assist with in each step.

1. MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP

Management Commitment

• Vision and Policy Statements
• Leadership
• Resources
• Goals and Objectives
• Communication
• Roles, responsibilities, Authorities, and Accountability
• Discipline
• Annual Self-Evaluation

Employee Involvement

• S&H Perception Survey
• S&H Perception Survey Change Plan
• Employee Notification
• Employee Involvement

Contract Worker Coverage

• Equal S&H Protection
• Adherence to Rules
• Subcontractor hazard Correction
• Subcontractor Selection
• Removal Policy

2. WORKSITE ANALYSIS

• Baseline Safety and Health Hazard Analysis, including Industrial Hygiene (IH) Surveys
• Hazard Analysis of Routine Jobs, Tasks, and Processes
• Hazard Analysis of Significant Changes
• Pre-use Analysis
• Industrial Hygiene (IH) Program
• Routine Self-inspections
• Hazard Reporting System for Employees
• Investigation of Accidents and Near-Misses
• Trend Analysis

3. HAZARD PREVENTION & CONTROL

• Certified Professional Resources
• Hazard Elimination & Control Methods
• Hazard Control Programs
• Tracking of Hazard Correction
• Preventive Maintenance of Equipment
• Occupational Health Care Program
• Emergency Preparedness and Response

4. SAFETY & HEALTH TRAINING

• General Guidelines
• Training for All Workers
• Training for Specific Groups of Workers