Latest VPP Site Approvals
On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District's Caven Point Marine Terminal held a ceremony to celebrate its acceptance into the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration VPP Star program. The ceremony was held at the marine terminal, with the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline serving as a dramatic backdrop. Attendees included representatives from the USACE North Atlantic Division, USACE New York District, Region II Voluntary Protection Program Participants Association, OSHA’s Parsippany and Hasbrouck Heights Area Offices, OSHA’s New York City Regional Office, and the U.S. Department of Labor National Office. Special guests who addressed the audience included Joseph Czapik, OSHA Parsippany Area Office Director; Richard Mendelson, OSHA New York City Regional Administrator; and Amanda W. Laihow, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor.
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Congratulations to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District's Caven Point Marine Terminal
Sites below have recently been approved for Continued VPP Star participation. Congratulations!
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D.A. Collins Wilton Shop, Wilton, NY
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Valtris Specialty Chemicals, Bridgeport, NJ
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Parsons, Lakewood, NJ
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Westlock Controls, Saddle Brook, NJ
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Johns Manville Roofing Systems, Plattsburgh, NJ
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COGEN Technologies Linden Venture, Linden, NJ
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L'Oreal USA, Franklin Manufacturing, Somerset, NJ
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Nucor Steel Auburn, Auburn, NY
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Reworld Camden, Camden, NJ
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GE Healthcare, Troy, NY
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Pratt & Whitney-HMI Metal Powders, Clayville, NY
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Veolia ES Technical Solutions, Schenectady, NY
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(Updated 1/28/2025)
What is VPP?
The Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) is a safety and health management system that prevents workplace accidents and fatalities. VPP is for companies seeking safety and health excellence by implementing additional voluntary compliance measures that go above and beyond the requirements of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) rules and procedures. Operated by OSHA, OSHA state-plan states and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), VPP is designed to promote excellence in safety and health by recognizing facilities with outstanding occupational safety and health management systems.
More information on VPP can be found on the OSHA website.