The 2025 Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Wellsworth Hotel.

May 6-8, 2025 Wellsworth Hotel in Southbridge, MA

Join our Board

Meet our Board of Directors and join us! We currently have an opening for Secretary on our board. Please nominate a colleague or apply yourself today. Required forms to be submitted can be downloaded here!

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About VPPPA

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc. (VPPPA) for Region 1 New England comprises of a group of safety professionals dedicated to safe work environments.

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Become a Mentor

Would your worksite like to be recognized for its commitment to worker safety and share best practices? Become a mentor to help other companies improve their safety performance.

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Sponsorship Opportunity!

Increase your company visibility at the Region 1 VPPPA Conference through sponsorship. You can select from a multi-tiered package of sponsorship opportunities, or you can select a specific item or conference event to meet your marketing needs. If interested, please review the options listed below and select the best fit for your intentions or marketing […]

Call for Exhibitors

Conference Planning is underway for the 2022 VPPPA (Voluntary Protection Program Participant’s Association) Region 1 (New England) Conference and Exposition. The annual conference is the premier safety and health conference in New England focusing on the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program and VPP Excellence. Approximately 250 attendees are expected for this event. The Region 1 Exposition […]

Call for Speakers and Presenters

There are openings for speakers interested in sharing best practices at the 2022 Region 1 VPPPA Conference and Exposition. Pre-Conference workshops will be held on June 21st. Keynote and/or breakout sessions (20 total) will be held on June 22nd and on the morning of June 23rd.

2020 OSHA Region 1 SGE of the Year: Debra Bowie

Region l OSHA has announced the 2020 Special Government Employee (SGE) of the Year nominee: Ms. Debra Bowie, Safety Compliance Coordinator, supporting the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star worksite Coca-Cola Refreshments located in Northampton, Massachusetts. Debra became an OSHA SGE in 2012.  She has dedicated over 30 years of her career to health, safety, and […]