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The Volunteer STAR is patterned after the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and recognizes the best of the best in the area of safety and health programming and performance. Qualified candidates must demonstrate that they have performed in a manner that is below the national average for injury and illness rates in their industrial classification. They must also have all of the critical safety and health management system components in place and involve their employees in a manner that ensures total involvement in safety and health issues.

A certificate of recognition is awarded to the STAR recipient, as is a flag that can be flown at the site. The company is also permitted to use the Volunteer STAR logo on their correspondence and company documents. This recognition program includes an exemption from TOSHA Compliance programmed inspections for three years. This can be extended by successful continuation of the program requirements. The links below will provide you with an understanding of the Volunteer STAR Program and help you determine your site's eligibility.

Will My Program Qualify - A Self Assessment Checklist

What to Expect from the On-site Review

Current Tennessee STAR Sites

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	VPP STAR Program The Volunteer STAR is patterned after the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and recognizes the best of the best in the area of safety and health programming and performance. Qualified candidates must demonstrate that they have performed in a manner that is below the national average for injury and illness rates in their industrial classification. They must also have all of the critical safety and health management system components in place and involve their employees in a manner that ensures total involvement in safety and health issues. A certificate of recognition is awarded to the STAR recipient, as is a flag that can be flown at the site. The company is also permitted to use the Volunteer STAR logo on their correspondence and company documents. This recognition program includes an exemption from TOSHA Compliance programmed inspections for three years. This can be extended by successful continuation of the program requirements. The links below will provide you with an understanding of the Volunteer STAR Program and help you determine your site's eligibility. An Overview of VPP Will My Program Qualify - A Self Assessment Checklist What to Expect from the On-site Review Current Tennessee STAR Sites Have Questions? Contact Jim Flanagan, Star Program Manager at (615) 741-5421 or via e-mail at James.Flanagan@state.tn.us for more information regarding the STAR programs or to obtain an application package. Links Volunteer Protection Programs Participants: Federal OSHA VPP Page Voluntary Protection Program Participants Association VPPPA Region IV Voluntary Protection Program TOSHA 220 French Landing Drive Nashville, Tennessee 37243 Ph: (615) 741-2793 Fax: (615) 253-1623 Toll Free: 1-800-325-9901