Blogging With VPPStore.com http://blog.vppstore.com A blog about new products, specials, and the clients that make up VPPStore.com Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:42:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 The VPPStore will be attending the 2012 Region VIII VPP Conference http://blog.vppstore.com/2012/04/23/the-vppstore-will-be-attending-the-2012-region-viii-vpp-conference/ http://blog.vppstore.com/2012/04/23/the-vppstore-will-be-attending-the-2012-region-viii-vpp-conference/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:42:52 +0000 vppstore http://blog.vppstore.com/?p=608 The VPPStore Team

Be sure to stop by booth #5 at the 2012 11th annual Region VIII conference in Greenwood Village, CO.   Conference Dates: Wednesday, May 2nd  (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) & Thursday, May 3rd (8:00 AM -2:00 PM)

Conference Location:

Doubletree Hotel Denver Tech / 7801 E. Orchard Rd /  Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Dan Rasmussen – (Sales Manager) of the VPPStore will be on hand to discuss with the attendees of this conference about our VPP Employee Engagement Program.   To learn more about our program, Click Here ! Should you have any questions, be sure to check out some examples of the program Dan will have at the booth.

The VPPStore Team

We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2012 Conference!

Region VIII VPPPA Website: http://region8.webnode.com/

]]> http://blog.vppstore.com/2012/04/23/the-vppstore-will-be-attending-the-2012-region-viii-vpp-conference/feed/ 0 2011 Results shine for Nation’s Top Contractor http://blog.vppstore.com/2012/04/23/2011-results-shine-for-nations-top-contractor-2/ http://blog.vppstore.com/2012/04/23/2011-results-shine-for-nations-top-contractor-2/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:11:38 +0000 vppstore http://blog.vppstore.com/?p=606 The VPPStore Team
Bechtel Corporation’s revenue rose by 18 percent to $32.9 billion, and it reduced its lost time and recordable incident rates by 20 percent, top management reported April 11.
“Numerous projects achieved zero accidents in 2011,” Chairman/CEO Riley Bechtel and President/COO Bill Dudley wrote in the report’s letter to shareholders. “While our performance improved, each project will continue its pursuit of zero accidents and will continue to recognize safety as its most important value.”
To read the complete story featured in Occupational Health & Safety covering Bechtel Corporation’s acheivment, Click Here!

The VPPStore Team is proud to share success stories like this one to the VPP community to inspire & motivate everyone to work as a team & 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

2011 Results Shine for Nation’s Top Contractor. OHS Online: (4-14-12)  Retrieved from:

http://ohsonline.com/articles/2012/04/14/2011-results-shine-for-top-contractor.aspx?admgarea=news



 

]]> http://blog.vppstore.com/2012/04/23/2011-results-shine-for-nations-top-contractor-2/feed/ 0 US Ecology Idaho Facility Receives Esteemed OSHA “STAR” http://blog.vppstore.com/2012/04/23/596/ http://blog.vppstore.com/2012/04/23/596/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:29:55 +0000 vppstore http://blog.vppstore.com/?p=596 The VPPStore Team would like to recognize US Ecology Idaho Facility (Grand View, ID) for receiving esteemed OSHA “STAR” Recertification. This milestone has been commemorated by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) for recognition & five- year recertification for its excellence in safety & health, & follows its initial “Star” approval in 2007.

“Safety is a core value at US Ecology,” Jim Baumgardner, President and Chief Executive Officer stated. “We are proud of this accomplishment and look forward to maintaining this prestigious safety recognition through a continuing commitment to safety at all levels of our organization.”

To read the complete story featured on Marketwire, Click Here!

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

The VPPStore Team

US Ecology Idaho Facility Receives Esteemed OSHA “STAR” Recertification  ( Grand View, Idaho)., Recognized by OSHA. Marketwire online (3-23-2012)  Retrieved from:

http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/us-ecology-idaho-facility-receives-esteemed-osha-star-recertification-nasdaq-ecol-1635581.htm


]]> http://blog.vppstore.com/2012/04/23/596/feed/ 0 Have you became a fan of the VPPStore.com Facebook Page? http://blog.vppstore.com/2012/03/28/have-you-became-a-fan-of-the-vppstore-com-facebook-page/ http://blog.vppstore.com/2012/03/28/have-you-became-a-fan-of-the-vppstore-com-facebook-page/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:24:04 +0000 vppstore http://blog.vppstore.com/?p=572 The VPPStore Team would like to announce to our clients that we are on Facebook!  Have you became a fan of our page?  Every month VPPStore is giving away a VPP prize to one lucky Facebook Fan!

It’s not too late to enter our March Facebook Fan Giveaway!

Click here to become a fan today!

]]> http://blog.vppstore.com/2012/03/28/have-you-became-a-fan-of-the-vppstore-com-facebook-page/feed/ 0 VPP Employee Engagement Program http://blog.vppstore.com/2012/03/20/vpp-employee-engagement-program/ http://blog.vppstore.com/2012/03/20/vpp-employee-engagement-program/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:28:55 +0000 vppstore http://blog.vppstore.com/?p=567

Program Overview

The The VPP Employee Engagement Program (VPP EEP) was created as a response to what is currently available in the line of “safety incentive programs.” It addresses and eliminates individual problems that the old programs had and works to be much more effective in helping your organization accomplish your safety goals and achieve VPP Star status and maintain it.

Learn more about the program, Click Here !

 

]]> http://blog.vppstore.com/2012/03/20/vpp-employee-engagement-program/feed/ 0 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 Are You Feeling Lucky? 2011 VPPPA Annual Commemorative Hat Giveaway! http://blog.vppstore.com/2011/03/14/are-you-feeling-lucky-2011-vpppa-annual-commemorative-hat-giveaway/ http://blog.vppstore.com/2011/03/14/are-you-feeling-lucky-2011-vpppa-annual-commemorative-hat-giveaway/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:58:23 +0000 vppstore http://blog.vppstore.com/?p=525 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!

]]> http://blog.vppstore.com/2011/03/14/are-you-feeling-lucky-2011-vpppa-annual-commemorative-hat-giveaway/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

]]> http://blog.vppstore.com/2011/03/03/frito-lay-jonesboro-ar-is-a-star/feed/ 0 U.S. Gypsum Dallas Plant Achieves Star!!! http://blog.vppstore.com/2011/02/24/u-s-gypsum-dallas-plant-achieves-star/ http://blog.vppstore.com/2011/02/24/u-s-gypsum-dallas-plant-achieves-star/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:12:17 +0000 vppstore http://blog.vppstore.com/?p=489 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

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