OSHA VPP Excellence in Safety Certificate Program
Certificate offered every six months
Course Offered:
September 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026
Registration closes 11:59 PM CST on January 31, 2026.
This certificate program is strategically aligned with the VPPPA’s mission to promote the VPP Program and support member organizations who have achieved, or are in the process of preparing for, admission to the VPP Program. Upon completion of this certificate program, students can expect to be fully prepared to manage through the VPP process, using the knowledge gained to achieve OSHA VPP Certification or Re-certification. The program, comprised of six courses, covers the four safety management system elements of VPP, as well as best practices that go beyond regulatory compliance.
Six Courses
- Introduction to VPP and Safety Leadership
- Employee Involvement
- Work Site Analysis
- Hazard Identification and Control
- Safety and Health Training
- Safety Culture and Managing Safety in Today’s Environment
Certificate Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Directly apply material to your workplace
- Manage through the VPP process, to achieve OSHA VPP Certification or Re-certification.
- Know the four safety management system elements of VPP
- Know best practices that go beyond regulatory compliance
Pam Walaski, CSP, FASSP
Adjunct Professor
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