About Region VII
Advancing Workplace Safety Through Collaboration
VPPPA Region VII brings together safety professionals, organizations, and industry leaders to promote safer workplaces across Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska.
Our Story
Region VII is part of the national VPPPA network, built around OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program to improve workplace safety through structure and collaboration. Today, it operates as one of ten OSHA-recognized regions, serving Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska, and supporting over 100 member companies through conferences, workshops, mentoring, and safety programs. Established in 1993, Region VII has supported workplace safety across the Midwest for more than three decades through conferences, workshops, mentoring, and professional collaboration.
Our Purpose
What Guides Region VII
Mission, goals, and governance that shape how we support workplace safety across the region.
MISSION
Advancing Workplace Safety
We focus on improving workplace safety through education, collaboration, and professional engagement across Region VII.
GOALS
Driving Continuous Improvement
We support organizations in strengthening safety culture, improving compliance readiness, and sharing proven best practices.
Governance
Built On Accountability
Our by-laws and leadership structure ensure transparency, fairness, and alignment with member needs and organizational standards.
Region Coverage
One Network. Four States.
Connecting safety professionals across Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska through a shared OSHA VPP framework.
OSHA Alignment
Operates within OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program framework to support safer workplaces.
Regional Network
Connects safety professionals while supporting collaboration with OSHA and industry partners across the region.
Active Programs
Delivers workshops, mentoring, conferences, and safety improvement initiatives.
Leadership
Guided By Experience
Experienced leaders helping shape workplace safety across Region VII.
The board is made up of experienced safety professionals and industry representatives from across the region.
The board helps guide programs, events, and initiatives that support workplace safety throughout the region.
Through member representation and strategic leadership, the board helps shape the future of Region VII.
Letter to Members
A Message From Our Leadership
A message of gratitude, commitment, and continued collaboration from the Region VII Board.
VPP 101
Understanding VPP
A simple breakdown of OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program and how organizations build safer workplaces.
VPP Basics
A voluntary OSHA program that helps organizations improve workplace safety through structured systems and employee involvement.
Application
Organizations assess their safety programs and work toward meeting OSHA VPP requirements for recognition.
Continuous Improvement
Approved sites strengthen safety performance through ongoing training, audits, and engagement.