AF Adopts Voluntary Protection Program

Air Force leaders are advocating an enhanced safety program that focuses on developing and caring for the safety of Airmen, civilians and their families. The Voluntary Protection Program, which originates from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, focuses on incorporating the Air Force’s culture of safety in the air, on the ground, at work, at home and at play. The VPP sets performance-based criteria for a managed safety and health system. Training is provided to introduce VPP into work centers, and emphasizes accountability at all levels. Nine Air Force installations were established this year as a baseline for service-wide implementation: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio; Altus AFB, Okla.; Holloman AFB, N.M.; Eielson AFB, Alaska; Los Angeles AFB, Calif.; Hanscom AFB, Mass.; Tinker AFB, Okla.; Hill AFB, Utah; and Robins AFB, Ga. The program will gradually expand to all major commands and bases.