“A government program that allows businesses to implement “voluntary protection” for its workers has resulted in missed inspections, numerous industrial accidents and at least 80 deaths.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s Voluntary Protection Program(VPP) was set up for businesses and federal agencies with good safety records. VPP allows participants to avoid federal inspectors visiting their sites, even at chemical plants, shipyards and sawmills. They can avoid revaluation for the program for up to five years.
While VPP companies have skipped inspections, at least 80 workers have died at these sites since 2000, according to an investigation by The Center for Public Integrity. In addition, investigators found serious safety violations at least 47 of these locales.”
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