Can’t join us in person?
Join the VPPPA Safety+ Region II Meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams to stay connected, hear regional updates, and be part of the conversation!
August 30th, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm UTC
Microsoft Teams
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/282171352085678?p=3UAPzgWw4nBokPbFnm
Meeting ID:282 171 352 085 678
Passcode:VA7qD9fq
Events & Training
Stay connected and continue building your safety expertise through Region II events.
We offer:
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Annual Safety Conferences
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Workshops and Training Sessions
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Networking Events
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OSHA/VPP-focused learning opportunities
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Why Attend?
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Learn from real-world safety leaders
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Gain practical tools you can implement immediately
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Build connections across industries
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Stay aligned with OSHA VPP expectations
Special Government Employee Program
OSHA's Special Government Employee (SGE) Program allows individuals with safety and health experience to work alongside OSHA in the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and the Safety Champions Program (SCP). SGEs collaborate with worksites across the country, offering their expertise and experience in safety and health to promote safer and healthier workplaces.
Upcoming VPP On-Site
SGE Opportunities
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Multi-Plastics Extrusions, Avenel, NJ
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Need two SGEs Dates: January 25-29, 20273.
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Saranac Power Partners, Plattsburgh, NY –
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Need one SGE – Dates: April 12-16, 20274.
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Sithe / Independence Power Partners, Oswego, NY –
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Need two SGEs – Dates: May 10-14, 2027.
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Access Compliance, Latham NY –
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Need 2 SGEs – Dates: Aug 2- 6, 2027
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Upcoming SGE Training
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced an upcoming Special Government Employee (SGE)
Training opportunity for VPP participants.This two-day training will take place in Nashville, Tennessee on August 29–30, 2026, just ahead of the VPPPA Safety+ Symposium.
For those attending the national conference, this is a valuable opportunity to expand your involvement in the Voluntary Protection Program by becoming an SGE.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2026
Learn more and register:
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SGE Training: https://www.osha.gov/sge/sge-training
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VPPPA Conference: https://safety.vpppa.org/registration/
LOCAL SGE
TRAINING
New York City Region VPP Sites:
The NYC Region’s 06-08 APR 2027 SGE class will be hosted by
Cintas in Runnemede, New Jersey.
Learn more and register:
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SGE Training: https://www.osha.gov/sge/sge-training