The authors, who have more than forty years of collective experience in working with the VPP, provide the reader with a thorough understanding of what the VPP is, how it developed, and the business case for pursuing VPP recognition, explaining:

• How to develop an effective safety and health process that meets the VPP application requirements

• Key steps for preparing for an on-site VPP evaluation to ensure success, with an included application that you can customize and use as the basis of your application

• The four elements, or cornerstones, of the VPP

• Tips and techniques you can use to strengthen your safety and health management system

• Post-evaluation issues such as maintaining excellence, submission of annual reports, and preparing for reapproval evaluations

• Resources available to approved worksites or those worksites interested in pursuing VPP status

With real-world case studies illustrating the essential points, Preparing for OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs: A Guide to Success will put you on the road to winning valuable recognition as an organization that has achieved exemplary occupational safety and health.