The VPPStore Team would like to congratulate Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP of Orange, TX for being awarded its first VPP Star Site certification.  This designation is awarded by OSHA for outstanding safety and health programs that meet and exceed their standards.  The Chevron Phillips Orange Plant marks this milestone with a flag raising ceremony to show everyone their VPP pride.

To read the complete story as featured in Your Industry News, Click Here!

Flag raising ceremonies truly mark the achievement of obtaining VPP.  The privilege of hoisting the VPP Worksite Flag demonstrates the commitment and cooperation between employees and management for a safer and healthier work environment.

VPPStorehas a selection of VPP flags ranging from Merit Worksite flags, DOE Worksite flags, and even a select few VPP State Plan flags.  Need to replace your worn down VPP flag?  No problem, Click Here to purchase a replacement VPP flag today!  Don’t see the flag you need? Call 800-868-7018 to speak with a VPPStore Customer Care Team Member to get the flag you need.

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The VPPStore Team would like to commemorate the efforts of Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding facilities for continually being awarded VPP Star and VPP Merit sites!!!  Just recently, the company has had 2 brand new VPP Star sites and 3 VPP Merit sites.  These achievements are backed by the efforts and commitment of an entire workforce signifying the importance of safety and health programs.  There’s no doubt that Northrop Grumman is one of the leading role models for exceptional safety and health programs; their VPP status says it all.

Click Here to read the entire story covering these achievements as featured in Your Industry News!

If you need help commemorating your achievements be sure to check out www.VPPStore.com to view all of our customizable VPP products.  Big ticket items include customizable VPP Banners and VPP Posters, VPP Celebration supplies and customizable VPP Awards.  Our diverse selection of VPP promotional products are a great way to show your appreciation to the efforts of your employees.  Have questions or need ideas? Just call 800-868-7018 to speak with a VPPStore Customer Care Team Member.

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The VPPStore Team would like to give a shout out to Northrop Grumman of Newport News, Va for achieving VPP Star Site status!  The Northrup Grumman Shipbuilding site has been recognized by OSHA for its outstanding safety and health programs; boasting a continuous decline in their accident rate over the past 10 years.

Read the complete story as featured in Global Newswire, Click Here!

Let VPPStore help you with any of your safety promotional needs.  Whether you’re pursuing VPP, gearing up for your renewal or perhaps have an event specific to your safety program, our customizable products will help you to promote, support and celebrate your safety program.  Check out all of our VPP products online at www.vppstore.comor call 800-8687018 to speak with a VPPStore Customer Care Team Member.

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The VPPStore Team would like to congratulate Fred Weber Inc. in the St. Louis, MO area for a double whammy in having two facilities be awarded the VPP Star Site certification earlier this month!  The highest level of recognition to be awarded by OSHA was given to the South Asphalt Plant in St. Louis and the O’Fallon Asphalt Plant in O’Fallon, Mo.

Read the complete story as featured on ReliablePlant, Click Here!

The significance of VPP stems from the commitment of a company’s workforce and a cooperative management system to better improve their health and safety programs.  The award of achieving the coveted VPP Star Site status acknowledges the facility as having an exceptional program for safety and health; one that meets and exceeds the standards set by OSHA.

VPPStore is a great resource to get the ball rolling in becoming VPP or perhaps celebrating the renewal of your current VPP Star Site status.  Our VPP Products ensure awareness and support for the program whether you need VPP Banners & Poster, VPP Apparel, VPP Safety Gear and more!  Be sure to check out over 550 VPP Products at www.VPPStore.com.  Or you can call 800-8687018 to speak with a VPPStore Customer Care Team Member to learn more about how we can help you with promoting, supporting and celebrating VPP!

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The VPPStore Team applauds the Chandler Main Post Office (Chandler, AZ) for receiving it’s first VPP Star Site Certification.  The Chandler Main Post Office has met and exceeded the standards set by OSHA for a safer workplace.  This is the  first Post Office in Arizona to receive this recognition and now joins an elite group of VPP Stars in workplace safety and health.

To read the complete story as featured in AZ Central, Click Here!

The VPPStore Blog is just one way to stay updated on current events and the latest VPP Products.  Be sure to become of Fan of VPPstore on Facebook, follow our Tweets on Twitter or even stay connected with us on LinkedIn!  Hope to see you there!

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The VPPStore Team would like to congratulate Evergreen Industrial Services of Texas City for being recognized as a VPP Star Site!  This is the company’s second VPP rating altogether.  In an announcement written by OSHA’s David Michaels to Evergreen, he congratulated the company on their achievement and acknowledged the importance of what their recognition stands for across all industries and workplaces.

Click Here to read the entire story covering Evergreen as featured in The Galveston County Daily News!

Every accomplishment deserves recognition and celebration.  If your safety program needs help celebrating major achievements and VPP recognitions, be sure to check out www.VPPStore.com.  We carry a line of Celebration Supplies, customizable Banners and Poster, and a variety of products to show your appreciation for your employees.

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The VPPStore Team would like to announce that Clean Harbors of Buttonwillow, CA was awarded OSHA’s VPP Star Site certification. The 3-year project consisted of inspections and recommendations to better improve their safety and health program in order to meet and exceed the standards set by OSHA. With the help of their volunteer employee committee, the focus was set in order to achieve the highest recognition by OSHA. You can read the entire story covering Clean Harbors as featered on www.OHS.com by Clicking Here!

Let VPPStore help you with obtaining Star or even renewing your Star Site certification.  Our variety of VPP products range from informational pieces, awards, celebration supplies and a huge selection of items for employee appreciation gift ideas.  You can check out our online catalog of VPP products at www.VPPStore.com.  Its never too late begin promoting and supporting your safety program, let us help you with both and celebrating your achievements!

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The VPPStore Team would like to help address the concerns of future funding for VPP.  In recent news, the proposed budget for OSHA FY 2011 proposes a $3 million decrease in funding for compliance assistant programs.  This announcement took place on Monday February 1, 2010 from Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis.  You can see a video of the announcement and all documents relating to the budget by visiting http://www.dol.gov/budget/

Both Hilda Solis and OSHA Administrator David Michaels voiced their support for VPP.  It is more than a recognition program and they value the constructive improvements and progress in workplace safety that VPP promotes.  David Michaels even took a step towards working together with the Voluntary Protection Program Participants’ Association (VPPPA) in finding new ways to help fund the program.

VPPPA Executive Director Davis Layne was featured in a video clip released by the VPPPA addressing his concerns about the future funding for VPP.

Regardless of the concerns around the proposed budget for 2011, VPP will continue to thrive.

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That’s right, the title says it loud and clear.  Couldn’t you use an extra $1,000 towards your safety program?  Well The VPPStore Team would like to announce that they are hosting a $1,000 monthly drawing towards VPP products.  Again, that’s every month, you have the chance to win $1,000 towards VPP products to help you promote, support and celebrate your safety program!   No purchases necessary but we do encourage you to view our online catalog for ideas.

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You can find the entry form to the $1,000 Drawing by Clicking Here.  You will be directed to the drawing entry form located in our Online Complete Catalog.  From here, you can go one of two ways…

1)  You can create an account through the Online Complete Catalog (this is different than your VPPStore Account that you might have already created).  Click the link above and right above the entry form, you have the option to Sign In or Create an Account.  By creating an account through the Online Complete Catalog, this will allow you to easily submit the drawing entry form because all of the necessary information will be automatically filled in for you.  All you have to do is create an account, then go to the ”$1,000 Drawing” link on the left hand menu and you will see all the information filled out for you, then just hit SUBMIT.  So every month just sign in, click “$1,000 Drawing” from the left hand menu, and then hit SUBMIT.  It’s that easy!

2)  If you choose not to create an account through our Online Complete Catalog, then you can fill out the form as it appears when you click the link above.  Once filled out, you can then hit the SUBMIT button.  If you choose this route, you will have to manually fill out the form every time you wish to enter yourself in the drawing.

Again, no purchases necessary.  This is a monthly drawing so you can enter yourself in the drawing every month and a winner is chosen at the end of the month.  All entries will be cleared once a winner is chosen so you must resubmit a form if you wish to take part again.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to speak with a VPPStore Customer Care Team member to learn more about this opportunity.  Just call 800-868-7018.  You can view all of our VPP products online at www.VPPStore.com at any time; perhaps start creating a wish list of all the things you’d want to get with that extra $1,000!!

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The VPPStore Team would like to recognize Delta Air Lines and sister company DAL Global Services at the Colorado Springs Airport for renewing its VPP Star Site certification with OSHA!  This recertification entitles the two facilities to maintain their VPP Star Site status for another cycle.  They have been Star Sites since November 2006.

Achieving VPP Star Site status, the highest level of recognition from OSHA, is a major accomplishment.  But sustaining the prestigious status says a lot abut the commitment from employees and leadership from management.  This sort of dedication for the long-run is what helped Delta Air Lines and DAL Global Services maintain the Star.  You can read all about their success and commentary as featured in the Environmental Expert by Clicking Here!

Recertifications are a significant milestone exemplifying the dedication and commitment with a team effort towards a safer workplace for the long-run.  And this milestone is one to be recognized and celebrated with honor and pride.

VPPStore has a variety of VPP products to help promote and celebrate such occasions.  We’ve added new banner and poster designs specifically for VPP Recertifications.  Checkout our VPP Banners and Posters by Clicking Here!  We even have a line of VPP Celebration Supplies including cups, plates and napkins.  You can check out our line of VPP Celebration Supplies by Clicking Here!

You can view all of our VPP products online by visiting www.VPPStore.com.  Our you call 800-868-7018 to speak with a VPPStore Customer Care Team member to get ideas and learn how we can help you promote and celebrate any occasion for your safety program!

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