OSHA's voluntary protection programs $($VPPs$)$

Recognize employers and workers in the private industry who have implemented effective safety and health management systems and maintain injury and illness rates below national Bureau of Labor Statistics averages for their respective industries.

Help encourage, assist, and recognize the efforts of partners to eliminate serious workplace hazards and achieve a high level of worker safety and health.

Established OSHA Training Institute Education Centers to address the increased demand for training from the private sector and from other federal agencies.

Are administered separately by each state to ensure all state$-$specified standards are followed by all private$-$sector entities operating in the state.