#DYK suicide is a leading cause of death among working-age adults in the United States? VPPPA's latest blog from #OSHA offers recent statistics related to suicide and mental health, workplace prevention strategies for employers, and resources to share and use with employees. Read it here!

According to #OSHA, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), often referred to as ergonomic injuries, are among the most frequently reported causes of lost or restricted work time. Learn more about ergonomic hazards and how to prevent them in VPPPA’s latest blog from Scott Schneider bit.ly/3bO8JV4

The 2022 VPPPA Safety+ Symposium Opening General Session speaker lineup is one you don't want to miss. Attendees will hear from: 🗣️ Keynote Jonna Mendez, former Central Intelligence Agency Chief of Disguise 🗣️ Douglas Parker, #OSHA's Assistant Secretary of Labor 🗣️ James Hart, Metal Trades Department President Act fast! The last day to register online is this Friday, August 12 View the slideshow here!

#OSHA estimates that language barriers are a contributing factor in 25% of job-related accidents. Join Guillermo Damasco, Phillips 66 Operations Team Lead, on Thursday, August 4 at 1 p.m. ET for an important discussion on ways to break through language barriers in the safety industry. Webinar registration is free for all VPPPA members, reserve your seat today!

"In conjunction with #OSHA, VPPPA is pleased to offer a 3-day SGE training course prior to the start of the 2022 Safety+ Symposium. The course is FREE, but applications must be completed no later than Friday, July 15. 🗓️ Training Dates: August 20-22, 2022 📍 Location: Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel Apply today! osha.gov/sge/sge-training

Workshops for VPPPA's 2022 Safety+ Symposium are live! Choose from more than 100 innovative workshop topics including the latest in #OSHA regulations, the newest virtual reality training applications, going back to work post-pandemic, and so much more! More info!

The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins tomorrow, June 1. The time to prepare is now. #OSHA has resources to help ensure the safety of workers during a storm osha.gov/hurricane #HurricanePrep Thank you for sharing, VPPPA!

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 50,000 "struck by falling object" #OSHA recordables every year in the United States. That’s one injury caused by a dropped object every 10 minutes. VPPPA's latest blog, provided by CableSafe, features an FAQ on how to #KeepWorkersSafe at height as well as those on the ground down below. Read it now at: https://bit.ly/3CTOA91

Want to become a Special Government Employee (SGE)? New SGE training opportunities are now available! VPPPA, in conjunction with #OSHA, is pleased to offer a 3-day SGE training course prior to the start of the 2022 Safety+ Symposium. The course is FREE, but you must apply by July 15, 2022. 🗓️ SGE Training Dates: August 20-22, 2022 📍 Training Location: The Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel. The official hotel of #SafetyPlus2022 Learn more and apply today! osha.gov/sg

Join VPPPA Wednesday, January 19 for a virtual event specifically designed to help you navigate, improve, and successfully submit your VPP annual self-evaluation to #OSHA! Register today! 🤝 Special thanks to VPPPA's sponsors Columbia Southern University, Mckee Foods Corporation, and Nucor for supporting teams committed to eliminating hazards, protecting workers, and continuously improving workplace safety and health!