Voluntary Protection Program training

The USPS attributes the 2.35 percent improvement in its annual safety record to risk analysis, training and employee awareness efforts. The USPS has 164 worksites in OSHA s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and uses the Ergonomic Risk Reduction Process (ERRP) to reduce the number and severity of musculoskeletal disorders, build labor/management teams with ergonomic skills and cultivate partnerships to identify and control ergonomic risk. ... 

No matter what type of respirator is used, it is of the utmost importance that the revised respiratory standard is adhered to. The revised standard stresses training, documentation, written programs, medical surveillance, fit testing, and a variety of other subjects pertinent to respirators. Of particular interest to the authors is the new approach toward action levels, protection factors, and fit testing. Another important change is OSHAs latest approach on voluntary respirator use. With the new standard in effect, those workers previously considered to be voluntarily wearing respirators should be much better protected. 

OSHA can provide extensive help through a variety of pr( rams, including assistance about safety and health programs, state plans, workplace consultations. Voluntary Protection Prc ms, strategic partnerships, training and education, and more. 

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