These sites typically do not start out with such low rates. Reductions in injuries and illnesses begin when the site commits to the VPP approach to safety and health management and the challenging VPP application process." (Department of Labor1, 1)
This denotes that the impact of this program on safety has been an overall improvement of worker conditions in contexts qualifying for the protection in question. This also spares OSHA resources by reducing the necessity for regularly scheduled inspection visits.
Challenge Program:
Subordinate to the Voluntary Protection Program but called into action in 2006, the Challenge Program was created to provide critical support and resources to those businesses taking the initiative to improve safety and health standards. According to the Department...
Through application and approval for participation in the Challenge Program, the implementing firm improves its operation by reducing the costs levied by injury, illness and lost time.
Works Cited:
United States Department of Labor. (2012). OSHA's Cooperative Programs. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
United States Department of Labor1. (2013). Voluntary Protection Program. OSHA.gov.
