Voluntary Protection Program
Program Information
The Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) in Nevada recognizes employers and workers who have implemented effective safety and health management systems and maintain injury and illness rates below national Bureau of Labor Statistics averages for their respective industries. In the VPP, management, labor, and SCATS work cooperatively and proactively to prevent fatalities, injuries, and illnesses. These goals are achieved through a system focused on hazard prevention and control, worksite analysis, training, management commitment and worker involvement.
To participate, employers must submit an application to SCATS and undergo a rigorous on-site evaluation by a team of safety and health professionals. Union support is required for applicants represented by a bargaining unit. VPP participants are re-evaluated every three to five years to remain in the programs. VPP participants are exempt from OSHA Enforcement programmed inspections while they maintain their VPP status.
About VPP
The Nevada VPP promotes effective worksite-based safety and health. In the VPP, management, labor, and SCATS establish cooperative relationships at workplaces that have implemented a comprehensive safety and health management system. Approval into VPP is OSHA’s official recognition of the outstanding efforts of employers and employees.
Why Should Your Business Participate?
PROVIDE PROTECTION
- Protect workers from workplace hazards
- Work with SCATS to identify and implement best practices to protect your workers
- Develop innovative safety and health programs
IMPROVE YOUR CULTURE
- Create a better working environment
- Boost worker morale by involving workers
- Improve communication in the workplace
BUILD A REPUTATION
- Receive official recognition from DIR/SCATS
- Become a leader in your industry
- Attract skilled workers looking for a safe and healthy workplace
SAVE MONEY
- Lower worker compensation premiums
- Improve your worker retention
- Reduce worker days away from work
How can your business participate in VPP?
- Submit your VPP application to SCATS
- Involve employees in the safety process
- Correct all hazards identified
- Implement and maintain effective safety and health programs
- Maintain your company’s accident and injury rates below the national average for your industry
- Have a minimum of one year operating history under your current health and safety management system
- Permit the company’s name to be used in the publicity and recognition activities of the program
How to Apply
VPP Stars
Chevron Phillips Performance Pipe
Reno, NV (Jan. 1, 2006)
Cintas Corporation, Location 623
Reno, NV (Feb. 1, 2016)
Cintas Corporation, Location 67
Sparks, NV (May 1, 2012)
Copper Mountain Solar
Copper Mountain Solar, Boulder City, NV (Jan. 1, 2015)
Bently Nevada a Baker Hughes Company
Minden, NV (Aug. 1, 2004)
Johns Manville, Fernley
Fernley, NV (Feb. 2, 2011)
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
Henderson, NV (Oct. 24, 2018)
San Diego Gas & Electric / Desert Star Energy Center
Boulder City, NV (June 1, 2009)
Sherwin Williams Sierra - Distribution
Reno,NV (May 1, 2008)
Republic Services - Beatty Facility
Beatty, NV (May 22, 2023)