Special Government Employee Program - SGE Training Materials | Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Summary: This manual outlines the policies, procedures, and implementation guidelines for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).
OSHA Directive CSP 03-01-005 (effective January 30, 2020) serves as the primary policy document for the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). It establishes the framework for recognizing worksites with exemplary safety and health management systems. The manual details the three methods of participation (Site-Based, Mobile Workforce, and Corporate), outlines the application and on-site evaluation processes, defines roles and responsibilities, and provides guidance on training, whistleblower activities, and Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance. It replaces the 2008 version and incorporates several policy enhancement memoranda to ensure consistent program administration across OSHA National, Regional, and Area offices.
Document outline
1. Chapter 1: Introduction 2. Chapter 2: Responsibilities 3. Chapter 3: Guiding Principles 4. Chapter 4: The VPP Safety and Health Management System 5. Chapter 5: Ways to Participate: Site-Based 6. Chapter 6: Ways to Participate: Mobile Workforce 7. Chapter 7: Ways to Participate: Corporate 8. Chapter 8: Star Demonstration Programs 9. Chapter 9: The Application Process 10. Chapter 10: Preparation for On-Site Evaluations 11. Chapter 11: Participation Decisions and Management 12. Chapter 12: Enforcement Activity at VPP Worksites 13. Chapter 13: Training for VPP Personnel 14. Appendix A: Format for Annual Self Evaluations 15. Appendix B: Calculating Injury and Illness Rates 16. Appendix C: Interview Questions 17. Appendix D: Intent-To-Terminate Flow Chart 18. Appendix E: OIS Enforcement Codes 19. Appendix F: Competency Models