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ASCE-500: OSHA VPP Excellence in Safety Certificate Program 

Certificate offered every six months

Quick Facts

 6 courses

 30 hours of work

 Self-paced

 Totally online

 10% discount for companies sending 5-9 individuals

 15% discount for 10-15 individuals

 20% discount for more than 15 individuals

 3 CEUs earned for course

 Course cost: $1,500

Course Offered:

November 1-April 30, 2025

Registration closes 11:59 PM CST on March 1, 2025.

Next Offering: May 1, 2025-October 31, 2025 


 

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 Modules

  • 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

Pam Walaski, CSP, FASSP

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