Northern star

Employees from the Vancouver Main Post Office.The Evergreen state has added another Vol­untary Protection Pro­gram (VPP) worksite.

The Vancouver, WA, Main Post Office achieved the coveted status in the Occupa­tional Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) VPP.

“The safety and health achievements obtained at this facility are truly remarkable, resulting in a record rate 65 percent below the average postal worksite,” OSHA’s Seat­tle Regional Administrator Richard Terrill said.

OSHA created VPP to recognize and encourage excel­lence in occupational safety and health protection. Only facilities that exceed OSHA’s tough safety standards and pass its rigorous onsite evaluation obtain Star status.

Vancouver Postmaster Robert Ayers said it took the worksite a year and a half to develop and implement its goal of earning VPP status. 185 employees work at the Vancouver Main Post Office.