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Are You Feeling Lucky? 2011 VPPPA Annual Commemorative Hat Giveaway!

vppstore — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:58:23 +0000

It’s March, are you feeling the luck of the Irish? This St. Patty’s Day, we’ll give away the coveted 2011 VPPPA Annual Commemorative Hat to a handful of lucky Facebook fans of VPPStore!

All you need to do is become a fan of VPPStore on Facebook and cross your fingers!

Click Here to become a fan of VPPStore!

U.S. Gypsum Dallas Plant Achieves Star!!!

vppstore — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:12:17 +0000

The VPPStore Team would like to give a shout out to U.S. Gypsum (Dallas, TX) for being awarded OSHA’s highest honor, VPP Star Site status. This milestone is marked by the VPP Worksite flag that is presented by OSHA officials to the plant. This status acknowledges them as a model for their industry in excellence for health and safety programs.

“The Dallas plant has always had a safe working environment. However, the process of obtaining the OSHA Star has heightened the safety awareness to an even higher level,” said Fred Gotz, Dallas plant manager. “All of the Dallas USG employees have been engaged in the process and we have all been eagerly awaiting the OSHA Star recognition. This is a great achievement, and an award we are extremely honored to receive.”

Read more on this success story in the MRO Magazine by Clicking Here!

We hope these stories help motivate and inspire you and your efforts to achieve and maintain excellence in safety and health. Keep a look out on our blog for more stories like these. If you would like to be published in our blog and featured in our e-mail campaign to the VPP community, e-mail your story and any photos to customerservice@vppstore.com.

The VPPStore Team

U.S. Gypsum’s Dallas Plant Awarded Prestigious OSHA VPP Star. MRO Magazine (2-24-2011). Retrieved from: http://www.mromagazine.com/press-releases/story.aspx?id=4558748

Simmons Mfg Co. Honored with Star Site Status!

vppstore — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:48:13 +0000

The VPPStore Team would like to recognize Simmons Manufacturing Company (Hazleton Twp, PA) for being awarded OSHA’s highest honor, certified VPP Star Site. This milestone demonstrates how effective and important excellence in worksite safety and health really is. Cooperation and teamwork between Management and Employees are key factors to working towards such a goal.

“This certification means we as a company want to continue to grow and improve in terms of our safety and health programs through a partnership among our company, our associates and OSHA,” said Simmons’ Human Resources Manager Doreen Rushton. “For Simmons, safety is key and has always been a major focus.”

Read more on this success story in The Time Leader by Clicking Here!

Achieving OSHA’s VPP Star Site status is a journey that is unique from facility to facility. How you advertise VPP and motivate your employees should be just as unique. VPPStore offers over 700 quality VPP products that can be customized around your VPP campaign needs. Whether you want to include your company’s logo, add a custom message or are looking for products to fit your VPP campaign theme, let VPPStore help you in your efforts to complete any VPP project. Call us today for ideas, pricing and quotes at 800-868-7018.

The VPPStore Team

Seder, Andrew M. (02-13-2011). Bedding manufacturing company honored on national level. The Times Leader. Retrieved from: http://www.timesleader.com/news/Bedding_manufacturing_company_honored_on_national_level_02-13-2011.html

2011 VPPPA Annual Commemorative Hat!!!

vppstore — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:11:47 +0000

Its here, its finally here!!! The 2011 VPPPA Annual Commemorative Hats are expecting to arrive end of February/early March. But you can pre-order yours today!

Each year VPPStore comes out with the VPPPA Annual Commemorative Hat in anticipation of the VPPPA Conference season. Each year the hat is different; different color scheme, different logos and a different theme. This year for 2011, we were inspired to create the hat around the Mardi Gras colors seeing as how the 2011 VPPPA National Conference is in New Orleans. The hat features the year and location of the VPPPA National Conference embroidered on the back. The National Conference logo is on the left side and the Safety Patrol mascot (a Mardi Gras Jester) is on the right side of the hat.

The 2011 VPPPA Annual Commemorative Hat is No. 7 in the collector’s line. You can start your collection today or add to it! They are just $5.00 a piece and a minimum purchase of just 1 hat. But we can’t guarantee we’ll have them forever, there is a limited supply and they go like hotcakes!

CLICK HERE to pre-order yours today!

The VPPStore Team

Northrop Grumman Continues To Achieve VPP Excellence!!!

vppstore — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:17:22 +0000

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.

The VPPStore Team

Northrop Grumman (Newport News, Va) Newest Star Site!!!

vppstore — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:37:39 +0000

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.

The VPPStore Team

Evergreen (Texas City, TX) Is A Star for Safety!!!

vppstore — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:39:03 +0000

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.

The VPPStore Team

Clean Harbors (Buttonwillow, CA) Achieves VPP Star Status!!!

vppstore — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:32:48 +0000

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!

The VPPStore Team

Win $1,000 Towards VPP Products! – Monthly Drawing

vppstore — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:39:11 +0000

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.

Sign Me Up!

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!!

The VPPStore Team

ASC of Wright Patterson AFB Receives Star!!!

vppstore — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:16:48 +0000

The VPPStore Team would like to congratulate the Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) of Wright Patterson Air Force Base for being awarded its VPP Star Site certification! This recognition exemplifies ASC as being a role model for exceptional safety and health programs for its people. Dedication from its people and strong leadership help build on the teamwork that is necessary to accomplish this goal.

Rigorous training and inspections from the ASC ERGO Wingman Program assisted ASC with its expertise on making the workplace more ergonomically correct. Their expertise corrected many configurations of the layout within the workplace thus leading to less pain, stress and discomfort that was felt as reported by the personnel.

To read up on the complete story of ASC as featured in the Air Force Material Command News, CLICK HERE

It is important to understand that teamwork is essential when it comes to achieving goals such as VPP Star Site status. Every little step counts as the team effort progresses to reaching and exceeding expectations. VPPStore is available to assist facilities in promoting, supporting and celebrating their safety program no matter the occasion.

To view all of our VPP products, visit www.VPPStore.com or call 800-868-7018 to speak with a VPPStore Customer Care Team member to learn how VPPStore can help you to promote, support and celebrate your safety program!

The VPPStore Team

Article Reference: ASC Receives VPP Star Status, Air Force Material Command. Posted 1/13/2010 . Bill Hancock, 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs