Blogging With VPPStore.com » Current Events http://blog.vppstore.com A blog about new products, specials, and the clients that make up VPPStore.com Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:45:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (Broomfield, CO) Is A STAR! http://blog.vppstore.com/2011/03/17/trelleborg-sealing-solutions-broomfield-co-is-a-star/ http://blog.vppstore.com/2011/03/17/trelleborg-sealing-solutions-broomfield-co-is-a-star/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:45:20 +0000 vppstore http://blog.vppstore.com/?p=530 The VPPStore Team would like to recognize Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (Broomfield, CO) for being awards the VPP Star Site honor from OSHA.  Trelleborg has been made a role model in the industry for its excellence in employee safety and health programs.  This milestone has been commemorated by the iconic OSHA VPP Worksite flag that Star Sites proudly put on display as well as a plaque that is presented by OSHA officials. 

“Trelleborg is an example of what can be accomplished in a workplace when employees and managers work together to proactively eliminate hazards,”… “Their commitment to excellence is commendable, and we are glad to have worksites of this quality in our region.” – Greg Baxter, OSHA’s regional administrator Denver, CO

To read the complete story featured in Safety Online covering Trelleborg’s acheivment, Click Here!

The VPPStore Team is proud to share success stories like this one to the VPP community to inspire and motivate everyone to work as a team and your efforts will be highly commended.  If you wish to share your story, e-mail us your story and any images to customerservice@vppstore.com.  Tell your story to thousands of individuals in the VPP community and demonstrate what VPP means to you.

The VPPStore Team

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions In Broomfield, CO., Recognized By OSHA For Excellence In Workplace Safety And Health. Safety Online (3-16-2011). Retrieved from: http://www.safetyonline.com/article.mvc/Trelleborg-Sealing-Solutions-In-Broomfield-0001

]]> http://blog.vppstore.com/2011/03/17/trelleborg-sealing-solutions-broomfield-co-is-a-star/feed/ 0 Butterball Inc. (Carthage, MO) Maintains STAR!!! http://blog.vppstore.com/2011/03/04/butterball-inc-carthage-mo-maintains-star/ http://blog.vppstore.com/2011/03/04/butterball-inc-carthage-mo-maintains-star/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:57:12 +0000 vppstore http://blog.vppstore.com/?p=509 The VPPStore Team would like to recognize  Butterball Inc. (Carthage, MO) and its employees for maintaining its VPP Star Site status!!!  OSHA officials presented Butterball Inc. with a plaque commemorating this milestone.  Its a huge success to acheive OSHA’s coveted recognition as a Star Site, but even a greater honor for maintaining it.  The employees of Butterball Inc. continue to demonstrate their excellent performance in safety and health.

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“After you get VPP Star, you have to be re-certified where we come back in and you have to be better than the first time,” … “Each time you have to have new goals, new commitments and in order to maintain that Star VPP status, it takes only the best of the best.” – OSHA Kansas City Office Chief Barb Theriot

Read the complete success story in The Carthage Press by Clicking Here!

The best of the best deserve the best.   And VPPStore offers the largest selection of over 700 quality VPP products to promote and celebrate VPP.  Treat your employees with VPP appreciation gifts that are more than just a trinket.  Shop our VPP Apparel ranging from VPP Polo’s, VPP Outerwear, VPP Hats and more.  Shop our VPP Awards that are customized to suit any recognition.  Get them something that they will use everyday while keeping VPP in mind with VPP Bags and VPP Drinkware.  All of this and more at www.VPPStore.com.  Call us today for questions and ideas at 800-868-7018

The VPPStore Team

Hacker, John (03-03-2011). OSHA Honors Carthage Workers. The Carthage Press. Retrieved from: http://www.carthagepress.com/news/business/x2022444757/OSHA-honors-Carthage-workers?img=1

]]> http://blog.vppstore.com/2011/03/04/butterball-inc-carthage-mo-maintains-star/feed/ 0 Frito Lay (Jonesboro, AR) Is A STAR! http://blog.vppstore.com/2011/03/03/frito-lay-jonesboro-ar-is-a-star/ http://blog.vppstore.com/2011/03/03/frito-lay-jonesboro-ar-is-a-star/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:35:32 +0000 vppstore http://blog.vppstore.com/?p=495 The VPPStore Team would like to congratulate Frito Lay of Jonesboro, AR for achieving VPP Star Site status!!! OSHA officials have recognized this site for excellence in safety and health and now joins an elite group of participants in VPP.

“For the VPP OSHA STAR award it took five hundred and thirty of our great employees to pull that feat off by working safely. By being concerned about each others safety and really doing a great job. And we’ve got a lot of great employees and we were happy to celebrate this event with them.” – Boyce Sherrill, Frito Lay Technical Manager

Read the complete story on KAIT 8 News by Clicking Here!

No matter the size of facility, small or large, tall or short, VPPStore can accommodate to any size of VPP project.  Our vast selection of VPP products are available in low quantities and prices to fit any budget.  We know that you want to make a big impression with your VPP campaign and VPPStore has the resources to do just that.  Shop our entire catalog online at www.vppstore.com, call us at 800-868-7018 to request samples or for ideas on ways to promote and celebrate VPP at your site.

The VPPStore Team

Frito Lay Receives Not One, But Two Honors.  KAIT 8 News (3-02-2011). Retrieved from: http://www.kait8.com/Global/story.asp?S=14173612

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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.

The VPPStore Team

]]> http://blog.vppstore.com/2010/03/09/chevron-phillips-orange-tx-receives-star-designation/feed/ 0 Fred Weber Inc. (St. Louis, MO) Has Two New Stars!! http://blog.vppstore.com/2010/02/24/fred-weber-inc-st-louis-mo-has-two-new-stars/ http://blog.vppstore.com/2010/02/24/fred-weber-inc-st-louis-mo-has-two-new-stars/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:50:23 +0000 vppstore http://blog.vppstore.com/?p=382 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!

The VPPStore Team

]]> http://blog.vppstore.com/2010/02/24/fred-weber-inc-st-louis-mo-has-two-new-stars/feed/ 42 USPS Office (Chandler, AZ) Obtains VPP Star!!! http://blog.vppstore.com/2010/02/23/usps-office-chandler-az-obtains-vpp-star/ http://blog.vppstore.com/2010/02/23/usps-office-chandler-az-obtains-vpp-star/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:55:05 +0000 vppstore http://blog.vppstore.com/?p=376 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!

The VPPStore Team

]]> http://blog.vppstore.com/2010/02/23/usps-office-chandler-az-obtains-vpp-star/feed/ 16 VPP Can Still Prosper Regardless Budget Concerns http://blog.vppstore.com/2010/02/08/vpp-budget-concerns-are-no-match-for-vpp-support/ http://blog.vppstore.com/2010/02/08/vpp-budget-concerns-are-no-match-for-vpp-support/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:41:22 +0000 vppstore http://blog.vppstore.com/?p=354 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.

The VPPStore Team

]]> http://blog.vppstore.com/2010/02/08/vpp-budget-concerns-are-no-match-for-vpp-support/feed/ 21 Colorado Springs Airport facilities renew for VPP! http://blog.vppstore.com/2010/01/26/colorado-springs-airport-facilities-renew-for-vpp/ http://blog.vppstore.com/2010/01/26/colorado-springs-airport-facilities-renew-for-vpp/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:39:03 +0000 vppstore http://blog.vppstore.com/?p=331 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!

TheVPPStore Team

]]> http://blog.vppstore.com/2010/01/26/colorado-springs-airport-facilities-renew-for-vpp/feed/ 0 MillerCoors (Golden, CO) new Star Site! http://blog.vppstore.com/2010/01/25/millercoors-golden-co-new-star-site/ http://blog.vppstore.com/2010/01/25/millercoors-golden-co-new-star-site/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:33:58 +0000 vppstore http://blog.vppstore.com/?p=325 The VPPStore Team would like to give a shout out to MillerCoors Grain Elevator of Golden, CO for achieving the VPP Star Site status!  This facility is a role model for the grain processing industry for its exceptional safety and health programs.  The grain elevator of Golden, CO has met and exceeded OSHA standards and was awarded the OSHA VPP flag and plaque to commemorate this milestone.

The grain elevator is responsible for processing, storing and distributing barley and is also the fourth grain elevator facility for MillerCoors to be recognized by OSHA.  Read up on then entire story about the new MillerCoors Star Site as featured in the Environmental Expert by Clicking Here!

The VPPStore Blog brings you the latest updates on new VPP Star Sites in hopes that these stories will help motivate, inspire and support your effort for a safer workplace.  There’s no doubt that the achievements benefit everyone on the team.

If you need products to help promote, support and celebrate your safety program, just visit www.VPPStore.com.  Not yet VPP? No problem!  All of our products are customizable to fit your safety program or any occasion.  You can call 800-868-7018 to speak with a VPPStore Customer Care Team member about customizing our products.

VPP or not, the importance of safety and health is universal.  VPPStore can help you to promote and support that message in your workplace!

The VPPStore Team

]]> http://blog.vppstore.com/2010/01/25/millercoors-golden-co-new-star-site/feed/ 0 Sherwin-Williams (Coffeyville, KS) Receives Merit Recognition!! http://blog.vppstore.com/2009/12/09/sherwin-williams-coffeyville-ks-receives-merit-recognition/ http://blog.vppstore.com/2009/12/09/sherwin-williams-coffeyville-ks-receives-merit-recognition/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:45:29 +0000 vppstore http://blog.vppstore.com/?p=210 The VPPStore Team would like to announce that the Sherwin-Williams of Coffeyville, KS has been recognized by OSHA as a VPP Merit Worksite.  This recognition honors the dedication to an exceptional safety and health management program to protect the workers in the workplace.

This level of commitment to safety is on track to becoming VPP Star Site certified; the highest level of recognition that OSHA awards to facilities.   In an article published on www.ReliablePlant.com, Sherwin-Williams of Coffeyville, KS is featured for this great achievement…

” “Sherwin-Williams in Coffeyville has shown it is deeply committed to providing a safe and healthful workplace,” said OSHA’s regional administrator in Kansas City, Mo. “The company’s proactive approach toward safety is a model for others to follow.” ”

You can read the complete articlce covering the story by Clicking Here

VPPStore helps to recognize all achievements in safety and health programs no matter what occasion it may be.  Merit sites are awarded the Merit Worksite Flag as shown below.Merit flag

You can purshase this flag and the other VPP recogintion flags at www.VPPStore.com.  We even carry some of the state plan flags as well.  Don’t see the flag you are looking for?  Just call 800-868-7018 to speak with a VPPStore Customer Care Team member to request the flag you need.

The VPPStore Team

RP news wires, “Sherwin-Williams plant receives OSHA recognition”. Reliable Plant Magazine.

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