Long Beach ASSP Educational / Networking Event

Topic California Voluntary Protection Program (Cal/VPP) Overview and Best Practices

Gain valuable insights into the California Voluntary Protection Program (Cal/VPP), a premier cooperative safety program aimed at promoting workplace safety and health. Whether you are new to Cal/VPP or seeking to enhance your existing safety programs, this event is designed to provide actionable knowledge and best practices.

Topics Covered

Topic 1 – An Overview of Cal/VPP Learn about the foundation and key aspects of Cal/VPP, including:

• History of the Program: Explore how Cal/VPP was established and its evolution.
• Other Cooperative Programs: Understand related initiatives that complement Cal/VPP.
• Mission Statement: Discover the core goals driving Cal/VPP.
• The Concept: Dive into the principles behind the program’s success.
• Evaluation Process: Learn how sites are assessed for Cal/VPP participation.

Topic 2 – Cal/VPP Site Best Practices Discover practical strategies from exemplary Cal/VPP sites focusing on these essential elements:

• Management Commitment: Building a culture of safety leadership.
• Employee Involvement: Fostering active participation in safety initiatives.
• Contractor Program: Ensuring contractor safety aligns with organizational goals.
• Employee Notification: Effective communication strategies for safety programs.
• Medical Program: Promoting health and well-being at the workplace.
• Industrial Hygiene: Managing environmental factors to protect employee health.
• Training: Developing robust safety training programs.
• Pre-Use Analysis/Management of Change (MOC): Ensuring safety in new or modified processes.
• Comprehensive Surveys: Utilizing workplace evaluations to drive improvements.
• Accident Investigations: Learning from incidents to prevent recurrence.
• Emergency Preparedness: Establishing and maintaining effective response plans.
• Job Safety Analysis: Identifying and mitigating risks in workplace tasks.
• Preventive Maintenance: Proactively maintaining equipment to ensure safety.
• Self-Inspections: Encouraging continuous improvement through regular reviews.

Why Attend?

• Network with safety professionals and Cal/VPP experts.
• Discover best practices to elevate your safety programs.
• Gain actionable insights to prepare your site for Cal/VPP certification.

Agenda

12:00pm In Person Lunch
12:30pm Presentation

Additional Information

1. Lunch will be provided at no charge for each person who registers for this event.
2. Parking is $10
3. CEUs will be awarded for attendance at all Education and Networking Sessions during the 24-25 term (July 1 – June 30)
4. The event is intended for in-person learning and networking. An option to attend virtually is also offered for those who cannot attend in person. If you’d be interested in attending virtually (but not in person), please use the “Virtual Registration” button to let us know.  Instructions on how to access the Virtual Call In Details will be included in the confirmation email.