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Journey Toward Safety Excellence
VPPPA is The Premier Global Safety and Health Organization
The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) was born from a passion for workplace health and safety and a dedication to the VPP Participants.
VPPPA provides occupational leaders with networking and educational opportunities, up-to-the-minute legislative information, industry advancements, preferred vendors and consultants dedicated to VPP and safety and health management systems, mentoring resources, professional development and volunteer opportunities.

Resources
Blog
- Modernizing OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs: Key Drivers and Strategic ImperativesContributor: Christopher Clanton, Technical Co-Founder, CLEAR Audit Management The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) have long stood as a benchmark … Modernizing OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs: Key Drivers and Strategic Imperatives
- Rescue Standby vs. Rescue Available: What’s the Difference?Contributor: Jacob Melancon, ASP When it comes to rescue operations, readiness isn’t just important – it’s everything! Many years ago, when Roco began offering standby … Rescue Standby vs. Rescue Available: What’s the Difference?
- New Guide Released: Portable Gas Detection Application SolutionsContributor: Nicole Randall ISEA has released the “Portable Gas Detection Application Solutions” guide, a comprehensive resource designed to help workers and employers navigate the complex … New Guide Released: Portable Gas Detection Application Solutions
News
- VPPPA Announces New “Journey Toward Safety Excellence” ProgramResources to Supplement Enhanced Compliance Assistance Efforts Announced by OSHA St. Louis, MO — August 12, 2025 — The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) … VPPPA Announces New “Journey Toward Safety Excellence” Program
- VPPPA and IPAF North America Announce Strategic AllianceCommitment to Advance Occupational Safety and Health Practices Worldwide FALLS CHURCH, VA (June 16, 2025) — The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) and the … VPPPA and IPAF North America Announce Strategic Alliance
- VPPPA Announces Clear Audit Management as Newest Strategic PartnerAgreement Promotes Technology Solutions for EH&S Programs FALLS CHURCH, VA (June 11, 2025) — The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) is pleased to announce … VPPPA Announces Clear Audit Management as Newest Strategic Partner
Strategic Partners

Sapphire Partners
“Being a part of this organization has helped cultivate my personal convictions in safety and has given me the opportunity to express that conviction to others. I have met hundreds of people who care about the safety and well-being of others as much or more than I do.
Terry D. Gray, VPPPA Member
I’m so grateful for the connections and relationships we’ve been able to create that come by way of VPPPA.”
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