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David Raymond Gordon, 72, of Orem, died Jan. 10, 2005 at his home from the effects of Multiple Myeloma. David was born in Mohrland, Utah, Feb. 21, 1932, to Raymond Clem and Geneive Chapman Tuttle Gordon, and was raised in Emery County.
After serving in the Navy for four years, he married Mary Lue Jewkes in the Manti LDS Temple on June 12, 1956. David earned a degree in Elementary Education from Brigham Young University while working full time for the SP D&RG railroad. He taught in the Provo School District for 30 years, including spending the summers working for the Outdoor Education Program at Big Springs where he quickly became known as "El Flamo." He was active in many sports including basketball, tennis, and softball, and was feared at the horse-shoe pit. He loved music, oil painting, ham radio and computers, but he especially enjoyed spending time in the outdoors with his family.
David was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings including Bishop. A highlight of his life was serving two missions in the Family History Library in Salt Lake City with his beloved wife.
He was preceded in death by his best friend and companion, Mary Lue, and his parents. He is survived by his 10 children: D. Lynn (Jeri Lynn) Gordon of West Jordan, Julie (Richard) Manwill of West Valley City, Ann Gordon of West Valley City, Mindy L. Gordon of Orem, Janalee (Ronald K.) King of Pleasant Grove, Kristin (Charles R.) Jensen of Boise, Idaho, Paula R. Gordon of Provo, Jay R. Gordon of Provo, Steven E. (Kelli) Gordon of Ankeny, Iowa, Richard L. Gordon of Orem; a foster daughter, Carol G. (Jeff) Stevens of Albuquerque, N.M.; 24 grandchildren and three foster grandchildren; brothers H. Bruce Gordon of St. George, and Donald C. (Ingrid) Gordon of West Jordan.
The Gordon family would like to thank family, friends and medical staff for their faith, love, service and support. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to The Huntsman Cancer Institute, The Kidney Foundation (801-225-5111), or any humanitarian charity of your choice.
Funeral services were held on Sat., Jan. 15, 2005 at 10:30 a.m., in the Cherry Hill Stake Center, 1700 South 400 East, Orem, Utah. A viewing was also held Fri., Jan. 14, 2005, from 6-8 p.m. at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, and Saturday morning, at the Cherry Hill Stake Center, at 9 a.m. until time of the service. Interment was held at the Orangeville City Cemetery at 3 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.BergMortuary.com Full military rites were accorded by the VFW District #4.
Woodrow Leon Pilling, 88, Big Spring Ranch, Carbon County, passed away Jan. 10, 2005 at Castleview Hospital in Price. Born Sept. 5, 1916 at Desert Lake to William and Albertina Christensen Oveson Pilling. Married Erma Burton May 31, 1935 at Wellington.
Woodrow loved his family and left them a wonderful legacy. He was a gentleman whose integrity, honesty and decency left this world a better place. He was dearly loved by all of his family and friends and there will be a great void left by his passing, including his ever present cowboy hat and electric smile.
He built the straightest fences around and could put shoes on a horse that couldn't be thrown. He helped carry the famous Pilling Figurines by pack saddle out of Range Creek and drove the first motorized vehicle into Range Creek, a Ford pickup. He had a deep interest in native American history and cowboy history. He loved tending to his livestock at the ranch and he always wanted a horse close by.
He was a member of the LDS Church, United Mine Workers of America, Grassy Trail Riding Club and was named, along with Erma, Conservationist Rancher of the Year by the Price River Soil Conservation District, April, 6, 1991.
Survived by his wife Erma, of 69 years, of Price; sons, Kent and Carol Pilling, Big Spring Ranch and Huntington, and Bill and Anna May Pilling, Carbonville; daughters, Jeanne and Jim Marrs, Price and Suzan and Skip Critchlow, Wellington; 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by parents, son Jack Clinton, six brothers, two sisters, three grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Funeral services were held Jan. 15 at noon at the Wellington Stake Center. Burial was in the Price City Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.
Memorial donations may be made in Woodrow's name to the College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum, Price, Utah.
HELPER-Albert J. Fossat, age 84, passed away Jan. 12, 2005 at his home in Helper. Born Nov. 29, 1920 in Helper, to Louis and Catherine Castagno Fossat.
Member St. Anthony Catholic Church. Graduated from Carbon High School, Carbon College and attended the University of Utah, where he studied journalism. He was a free-lance writer, photographer and accountant.
Albert worked in the central finance office of the Veterans Administration in Washington DC. While in Washington, he was a member of St. Matthew Cathedral Parish, where he was a charter member of the El Camino Real club. After several years, he returned to Helper where he became the city recorder under two mayorships.
He later worked as Assistant Corpsman supervisor over 200 young corpsmen. He received a superior performance award from the Bureau of Land Management for his work with the corpsmen. All of the corpsmen signed a petition to give him an award for care and understanding he gave them. On the closing of Job Corps, he became an employee of Job Service, as an interviewer and public relations representative. He also received high commendation from the Utah manager of Job Service. Albert also was a good poet, having received special awards from both state and national competition.
Survived by one brother, William David Fossat, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by twin brother, Alfred; brothers, Michael, Ralph, Victor; sisters, Irene Hislop, and Pauline Tsangaris.
Funeral Mass was held Sat. Jan. 15, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Vigil service was held Friday evening at the church in Helper. Committal service, Mt. View Cemetery, Helper. Under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, Albert has requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
PRICE-Charles Henry Semken, age 79, passed away Jan. 14, 2005 in Price. Born April 29, 1925 in Moab, to Charles Henry and Chlora Hyatt Semken. Married Joyce Call, Jan. 2, 1948 in Price, later divorced. Married Madelyn Peterson, Dec. 2, 2003 in Price.
Chuck was an avid sports enthusiast who loved BYU football and was also honored on the Utah State Athletic Hall of Fame. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing with his buddies, hunting, handball, golfing and bowling. Honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theatre and was a member of the Marine Corps League #515. Chuck retired as a Deputy Sheriff from the Carbon County Sheriff Department, where he was recognized three times for his superior marksmanship in the state. Former president of the Utah State Peace Officers Association and Chairman for the State Youth Parole Board.
He also worked at Price River Coal Company where he was the local president and while living in San Diego, Calif. he owned and operated his own business. Chuck was active with the youth and he started the Carbon County Junior League, and Christmas Is For Kids in Wellton, Ariz. and San Luis, Mexico.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and will be dearly missed by his family and a community of friends. Survived by his wife Madelyn Semken, Price; son, Michael (Francine) Semken, Orem; three daughters, Susan (Steven) Blake, American Fork; Shanna (William) Taylor, Price; Renee Prinvale, San Mateo, Calif; step-children, Sue (Scott) Heino, Price; Michael (Wendy) Smith, LaVerkin; Corey (Genefer) Smith, Carbonville; Corinna (Elvin) Anderson, Price; sister, Norma Baker, Price; sister-in-law, Byllee Semken, Price; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents, sisters, Mae and Allie; brother, Lee; grandson, Stephen Prinvale.
Funeral service, Jan. 17, Price Fourth LDS Ward Chapel. Interment, Price City Cemetery.
HELPER-Geneva Josephine Bonacci Black, age 91, our dear Aunt Jenny, went peacefully to join her loved ones on Jan. 14, 2005
Born in Helper, Aug. 11, 1913 to Joseph and Josephine Scavo Bonacci.
Married Raymond O. Black, Dec. 29, 1945 in Elko, Nev. Their marriage was blessed Feb. 22, 1976 at St. Anthony catholic Church in Helper. Geneva tenderly cared for her husband in the final years of his life until he died in her arms on June 26, 2000 after 54 years of marriage.
Geneva was full of energy, optimism and had a great sense of humor. Her life was filled with service to others. She served as a den mother, was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 56 years where she was involved with Girls State, served in the Castleview Hospital Auxiliary for 31 years, including being past president. She was a member of the Ladies of Elks, a member and former President of the DRGW Veterans Auxiliary, and active in numerous other volunteer organizations. She received several awards in recognition of her dedicated community service. She was named Woman of the Year by the Utah American Legion Auxiliary 1986-1987. Castleview Hospital volunteer of the year 1992, Frist Humanitarian award Castleview Hospital 1996. She worked many years as a salesclerk at Cornet in Helper, and was a 25 year member of the Helper Business and Professional Women's Club. She loved to sing with her church choir throughout her life. Geneva was a lifelong resident of Helper and was honored as a Grand Marshal of the Helper city Christmas Light Parade.
Survivors include sister-law Edna Mae Glen, Mesa, Ariz.; step-daughter, Loretta (Frank) Mastroianna, North Glen, Colo.; four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews who adore her; a community of wonderful friends and her special canine companion Sophie.
Aunt Jenny truly endured with love and faith to the end and will be greatly missed.
Funeral mass, Wed. Jan. 19, 2005, 11 a.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Helper. Vigil service, Tuesday evening, 7 p.m. St. Anthony Catholic Church. Family will be at the church Tuesday and Wednesday one hour prior to services. Committal service Mt. View Cemetery, Helper.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Shriners Childrens Hospital, Fairfax Road at Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103.


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Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and You!
Designed for worksites with comprehensive, successful safety and health programs. Open to any company with injury/illness incidence and days away/restricted work incident rates below the industry's national average. STAR participants are evaluated onsite every three years, and with annual injury/illness rate and self-evaluation report reviews.
This program is offered after a STAR application has been determined as not meeting the program requirements, but WISHA determines the employer has demonstrated the commitment and potential to achieve the STAR requirement within two years. MERIT is used to set goals, that when achieved, will qualify the site for STAR participation.
"When we started working to get all our sites into VPP, the company had a 57% reduction in workers compensation costs and a 29% reduction in injuries. These reductions have been sustained over the years (since 1983) of our participation in the VPP"
Robert J. Brant
Manager, Safety, Health, and Environmental
Mobil Chemical Company, Princeton, NJ
- WISHA is not just a regulatory enforcement agency. WISHA also encourages
private sector efforts to improve occupational safety and health by
recognizing and encouraging positive models of successful programs.
- Compliance with WISHA standards alone cannot completely accomplish
the goal of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act. VPP is
intended as a supplement: a means of encouraging voluntary improvements
and expansion to worker protection systems.
- Approved VPP participants must meet all relevant WISHA standards
and have an on-going safety program. WISHA will verify qualifications,
exempt participants from regularly scheduled inspections, provide necessary
mentoring support, investigate complaints and incidents, and evaluate
the program. Participation does not diminish employer/employee rights
or responsibilities under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health
Act of 1973.
- Becoming a VPP participant shows your employees and the community
that you are a leader in safety and health, and have successfully implemented
a high quality program.
"In the three years we worked to qualify for the STAR Program, we reduced our Lost Workday cases by 74% and our workers' compensation costs by 88%."
Phillip B. Chandler
Safety and Environmental Superintendent
Thrall Car, Winder, GA
What is VPP?
The Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) are designed to recognize and promote effective safety and health program management. In the VPP, management, labor and WISHA establish cooperative relationships at workplaces that have implemented strong programs.
- Management commits to operate an effective program that meets an established set of criteria.
- Employees commit to participate in the program and work with management to ensure a safe and healthful workplace.
- WISHA initially verifies that the program meets VPP requirements through both application and onsite review. We then publicly recognize the site's exemplary program.
- WISHA also evaluates the site to confirm it is continuing to meet VPP requirements.
- WISHA will investigate complaints, significant chemical leaks or spills, fatalities, and catastrophes, and may investigate significant incidents and incidents.
The VPP concept recognizes that the objectives of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act can never be fully achieved by enforcement alone. Safety and health management programs that go beyond WISHA standards can protect workers more effectively.
VPP participants are a select group of facilities that have designed and implemented outstanding safety and health programs. STAR participants meet all VPP requirements. MERIT participants have demonstrated the potential and willingness to achieve STAR status and are implementing planned steps to fully meet STAR requirements.
What are the benefits?
The following benefits have been cited by current VPP participants:
- Improved employee motivation to work safely, leading to better quality and productivity
- Lost Workday Case rates that generally are 60% to 80% below the average for their industries
- Reduced workers' compensation and other injury and illness-related costs
- Positive community recognition and interaction
- Further improvement of already good programs through the internal and external reviews that are part of the application process and through annual evaluation of their programs
- Partnership with WISHA
Won't this just make me do a lot of paperwork without making
my program better?
The VPP application process is designed to identify worksites with exemplary safety and health programs. VPP reviewers don't look for a single correct way to meet VPP requirements. They want to see a system that works for you. Some successful programs involve substantial written documentation, while others may not. Small businesses may obtain waivers from certain written documentation requirements.
There is some paperwork required in the application process, but we encourage you to use as much existing material as possible. Most worksites have found that the application process improves their program by creating more comprehensive understanding of interrelationships among all program elements.
Will my program qualify?
A Self-Assessment Checklist is included in this package. Use the checklist to see if your program meets VPP criteria.
Mobile worksites are not eligible for the WISHA's VPP. Contractors at VPP sites are eligible for VPP.
How do I join?
You must submit a written application to WISHA.
Application guidelines are included in this package. After your application has been reviewed by WISHA, an onsite review will be scheduled. "What Happens When WISHA Comes Onsite," found in this package, describes the onsite review.
Where can I get more information?
Information on VPP Benefits, VPP Highlights, Elements for Becoming a VPP Site, and information on WISHA's VPP sites can be found at http://www.lni.wa.gov/safety/GrantsPartnerships/Partnerships/VPP/. Additional information on current list of VPP site nationally and program guidelines can be found at the OSHA Web site http://www.osha.gov/oshprogs/vpp/
|Phone Numbers:
|Voluntary Protection Plan
Division of Occupational Safety & Health
Department of Labor & Industries
Post Office Box 44649
Olympia, Washington 98504-4649
|VPP Manager
(360) 902-5496
| VPP Specialist
(360) 902-5431
For more information or assistance, contact a Labor & Industries' consultant in your area.
Self-Assessment Check List
The Self-Assessment is for your private use only.
The items listed below will help you determine your eligibility for the VPP. Check each item you currently have or are willing to implement. Outstanding performance in all areas addressed in this self-assessment may qualify you for recognition as a WISHA approved STAR Program participant.
Call the VPP Manager, VPP Specialist or your Regional Consultation Representative when you are ready to submit your application or have questions.
- Annual calendar year injury/illness total recordable incident rate and days away/restricted work incident rates and employment statistics
- General Industry: Below the BLS national average injury/illness incidence and days away/restricted work incident rates for regular worksite employees and for contractors' employees who work 1000 or more hours at your worksite in any one quarter (or a plan to reduce rates below the industry averages)*
|*Injury/illness incidence Rates are calculated (N/EH) x 200,000
N = number of recordable injuries and illness in one year.
EH = total number of hours worked by all employees in one year.
200,000 = equivalent of 100 full-time workers working 40 hour weeks 50 weeks per year.
Days away and restricted work activity incident rates are calculated with the same equation where:
N = number of injuries and illness resulting in lost workdays or restricted work activity.
- Public Sector Applicant: Have an experience factor on your workers' compensation rate below the state average for your risk class.
Management Leadership and Employee Involvement
- A managerial commitment to worker safety and health protection
- Top management's personal involvement
- Safety and health concerns integrated into your overall planning cycle
- Safety and health protection managed in the same way as your productivity and quality are managed
- A written safety and health program appropriate for the size of your site and your industry that addresses all the elements in this checklist
- A results-oriented safety and health policy
- Clearly assigned safety and health responsibilities with documentation of accountability from top management to line supervisors.
- Adequate authority given to carry out assigned responsibilities
- Necessary resources to meet responsibilities
- Quality protection for all contract employees equal to that provided for your own employees. Contractors at VPP sites may apply for the VPP. If a contractor is interested in applying for VPP, it is recommended that the contractors apply at the same time as the host site applies.
- Employee involvement in activities that have a major effect on your safety and health program
- Annual safety and health program evaluations with written narrative reports, recommendations for program changes, action plans, and verification procedures
Worksite Analysis
- A method such as comprehensive safety and industrial hygiene surveys to identify existing or potential hazards in your workplace
- A pre-use analysis procedure for new processes, materials, or equipment to determine potential hazards
- Routine industrial hygiene monitoring of toxic substances and noise
- Monthly self-inspections (weekly for construction) with written documentation and hazard correction tracking
- Routine hazard analysis procedures such as JHAs, JSAs, BJAs, or PHAs that result in improved work practices and/or training for employees
- A written hazard reporting system enabling employees to pass on their observations or concerns to management without fear of reprisal
- Incident investigation with written documentation
- Method of documenting all identified hazards until they are controlled or eliminated
- Analysis of trends in injury/illness experience and in hazards found, to identify patterns of problems and to implement program adjustments
Hazard Prevention and Control
- Access to certified safety and health professionals
- Engineering and administrative controls adequate for the hazards at the worksite
- Written safety rules and practices that are understood and followed by all employees
- A consistent disciplinary system applied to all employees (including supervisors and managers) who disregard the rules
- Written rules for use and maintenance of personal protective equipment
- Written plans to cover emergency situations
- Hazard correction tracking procedure
- Onsite or nearby medical and emergency services
- First aid and CPR-trained personnel available onsite during all shifts
- Use of occupational health professionals in hazard analysis as appropriate
- Documented ongoing monitoring and maintenance of workplace equipment
Safety and Health Training
- Manager, supervisor and employee training with emphasis on safety and health responsibilities
- Training in the use and maintenance of personal protective equipment
- Emergency preparedness drill, including annual evacuations
- Documentation of all training received, including assessment procedures
- Your written safety and health programs and all documentation relating to the programs must be available for WISHA review.
- Formal signed statements from any collective bargaining agents indicating support of your application to the VPP
- Where no collective bargaining agent is authorized, employees understand the VPP and raise no serious objections
What Happens When WISHA Comes Onsite for VPP?
Why does WISHA need to come to my site?
WISHA must verify that the safety and health program described in your VPP application is fully operational and addresses all potential hazards at the site.
Who comes on a VPP onsite review?
The onsite team usually consists of a team leader, a safety specialist, an industrial hygienist and a back-up leader. All of these team members are acting in a non-enforcement mode.
When will they come?
A WISHA VPP representative will call you to arrange a mutually convenient time.
How long will WISHA stay?
Usually about two to four days, depending on the size of your facility and/or the complexity of your operations. Administrative support may be requested by the team.
Do I have to wait until the end of the review to find out my chances of being approved?
The team leader will discuss the day's accomplishments with your designated representatives at the end of each day. What remains to be done will also be discussed to give you an idea of how the review is going.
The recommendation of the team regarding approval of your site will be based on its comprehensive assessment of your operations in relation to the VPP requirements. This cannot be done until the review is complete. The team makes a recommendation based on the information.
What will the team be doing while it is onsite?
The team performs a review that includes several steps:
- Initial meeting
- Document review
- Walk through
- Formal and informal interviews
- Closing meeting
Initial Meeting
The team will hold a brief introductory meeting with you and your key people (1/2 to 1 hour). Anyone who may be called upon to assist the team should attend. Employees who are accountable for meeting or maintaining VPP requirements also should attend. The team leader will describe the VPP approach, and what the team expects to accomplish. You will have the opportunity to point out special accomplishments that may not be part of your application.
Document Review
Records are examined to verify implementation of your safety and health program. This typically takes one or two days. A private area such as a conference room will be needed for the document review.
Prior to the onsite visit, the team leader will confer with you about materials the team will want to see. Collection of these materials beforehand will greatly facilitate the review.
Documents and programs typically requested during a VPP onsite review include:
- OSHA log and workers' compensation first reports of injury for the last 3 complete calendar years and year-to-date
- Hours worked
- Comprehensive health and safety surveys identifying potential hazards
- Industrial hygiene monitoring and sampling records
- Sample safety and health training materials for supervisors and employees, along with attendance records
- Routine general inspection reports, with documentation of hazard correction
- Documentation of employee reports of safety and health concerns and evidence of steps taken toward correction
- Accident/incident investigation reports
- Plant safety and health rules
- Hazard analysis procedures and results, with safe work procedures
- Personal protective equipment programs
- Emergency preparedness program (i.e., fire, evacuation, emergency shutdown, chemical spill, etc.)
- Medical program
- Safety committee minutes
- Line accountability documentation
- Safety and health program self-evaluation reports
- Site contractor program
- All other applicable programs, including those required by WISHA standards
Any additional information that shows the quality of the site's safety and health program is also requested.
The OSHA log and first reports of injury should be separated from other materials. This will help the review and recalculation of the injury rates.
While the site representative(s) will have primary responsibility for presenting and answering questions, corporate safety and health staff and other site personnel may assist in liaison with the WISHA team.
The onsite team leader will investigate the site's compliance relationship with other regulatory identities to determine if the site is presently in good standing with other regulatory agencies.
The review team specialists will walkthrough the pertinent areas of the facility to assure that the program is fully operational. They also will assess the adequacy of the program to handle potential hazards. This typically takes 1 to 2 days.
The walkthrough is not an enforcement inspection, but if the team notes any hazards, you will be expected to correct the problems.
The team will have brief, informal interviews with randomly selected employees. The talks will be held near employee work stations to minimize any work interruption.
What will happen if the team sees an apparent violation of WISHA standards?
WISHA's safety and health professionals will be looking for evidence that your program is creating and maintaining safe and healthful working conditions. Any hazards they may observe will serve as indicators that some aspect of your program may need improvement.
While they won't issue citations, safety and health professionals will not ignore hazards. They will work with you to determine how and when to correct any hazards they see. If corrections require more time than the onsite review allows, you will be asked to notify your WISHA VPP Program Manager when corrections are completed. Should all attempts at cooperative resolution fail, the VPP team has the responsibility to recommend to the Assistant Director of Consultation and Compliance Services that enforcement action be taken.
Formal Interviews
Formal confidential interviews will be requested with a small number of your employees and, where applicable, contractor employees. These interviews will help to validate employee awareness of and participation in the overall safety and health program.
Each formal interview will last about 25 minutes and will be scheduled with the consent of management. A private space will be requested for these interview. All questions asked will relate to the safety and health program.
Why does WISHA need to talk to employees?
WISHA talks with randomly selected workers (with management's permission) to gauge overall employee awareness of and involvement in the program, and to determine their understanding of what VPP approval would mean. Your program will succeed only if everyone becomes involved and exercises responsibility. Talking to workers is the best way to determine their commitment. The impact of any negative comments by an employee will depend on the extent to which they are corroborated by other team findings and on the gravity of the problem they reflect.
In small businesses, where a safety and health program may be too informal for adequate documentation, interviews with workers, supervisors and managers are crucial evidence in establishing the program's effectiveness.
Making workers a part of the onsite review emphasizes their importance in making the safety and health program work.
Draft Report
The team may develop a rough draft report of the pre-approval review before it leaves. This may require a room to work in and other assistance as needed. Writing the draft report usually takes about one day. You will have an opportunity to review and discuss the written report before it is made final.
Closing Meeting
Before leaving, the team will have a closing meeting to discuss its findings and recommendations. If prepared, the draft report also will be presented. The draft report is not a final determination of approval. The final approval is made by the Director of Labor & Industries.
If the team finds you do not meet the requirements of the program you applied for, it may suggest another program.
If the team thinks that additional work needs to be done before approval into any VPP, it may make recommendations and allow a reasonable period of time, up to 90 days, for the work to be completed.
What if I choose not to do what the team deems necessary to meet VPP requirements?
WISHA knows that because you volunteered for this program, you have a great deal of faith in what the Voluntary Protection Programs stand for. We try to make the review process as convenient as possible, but should you decide against what is necessary to meet the VPP requirements, you have the option of withdrawing you application rather that having it denied.
If you choose to withdraw or you are not recommended for approval, you still must correct any hazards the team identifies. Also, WISHA will return your application and discard all notes except for one complete set. This set is retained for a year, in case you have further questions. After one year it is discarded in its entirety. While these documents are in our possession, they are only internal working documents with confidentiality protected.
We've been recommended! What happens next?
The report is sent to the Director of Labor & Industries for approval.
The Director sends a copy of the final report and a letter to the site manager (or other appropriate official) announcing WISHA's approval of your site for participation in the VPP.
WISHA encourages approved worksites to hold a ceremony where a certificate and flag will be presented. When available, a WISHA official can make the presentation.
Application Instructions
This application covers the main elements of all good safety and health programs
- Management Leadership and Employee Involvement
- Worksite Analysis
- Hazard Prevention and Control
- Safety and Health Training
The following guidelines are provided to assist you in filling out the application
Please read each question and provide all information requested. For answers to your questions, or assistance in completing your application, call or write to the address below. Additional guidelines on preparing your application can be found at the OSHA Web site http//www.osha.gov/oshprogs/vpp/.
Voluntary Protection Program
Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)
Department of Labor & Industries
PO Box 44649
Olympia, Washington 98504-4649
(360) 902-5431
After your completed application has been reviewed and found acceptable, you will be contacted to choose a convenient time for your pre-approval onsite review. During the onsite review, you will be evaluated on how effectively your safety and health program meets the specific needs of your site. How well your program has been planned, communicated, and implemented are all criteria used in the evaluation.
Note: No information from the VPP application will be used for enforcement purposes. Applicants wishing to withdraw their application may do so at any time.
Application Guideline
For efficient processing, your application should follow the format below. It should address each item. In section B - E, you should describe how each program element is implemented at your worksite. If provided in an Appendix, or if available onsite, appropriate documentation should be referenced after the narrative description. Use of the numbering system below helps speed the review of your application. Where existing policies, guidelines, forms, etc., describe your programs, we encourage you to enclose them rather that to write new material for this application.
A. General Information
- Site / Company Name
- Company / Corporate Name
- Collective Bargaining Agent(s)
- Number of Employees
- Type of Work Performed and Products Produced
- Site's Standard Industrial Code (SIC)
- Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
- Day Away/Restricted Work Incident Rate (DARWIR)
Site Address
Site Manager
Site VPP Contact
Phone Number
(if difference than 1. above)
Corporate VPP Contact (if applicable)
Phone Number
(list information on each separately)
Union Name and Local #
Name of Agent
Phone Number
Site Employees
Routinely used Temporary Employees
Routinely used Contract Employees
(3 - 4 digit number)
a. For regular site employees, including temporary employees you supervise, provide rates for each of the last 3 complete calendar years plus the average for all 3 years combined.
b. For contractors whose employees worked 1000 or more hours in any quarter at your site, provide one combined rate as described in 7.a. above for all contractors' employees who qualify. *
a. For regular site employees, including temporary employees you supervise, provide rates for each of the last 3 complete calendar years plus the average for all 3 years combined.
b. For contractors whose employees worked 1000 or more hours in any quarter at your site, provide one combined rate as described in 7.a. above for all contractors' employees who qualify. *
Injury incidence Rates are calculated
(N/EH) x 200,000 where:
N = number of recordable injuries/illness in one year. (OSHA 200 LOG Columns 2+6+9+13)
EH = total number of hours worked by all employees in one year.
200,000 = equivalent of 100 full-time workers working 40 hour weeks 50 weeks per year.
Days Away/Restricted Work Incident Rate are calculated with the same equation where:
N = number of injuries/illness resulting in days away from work and restricted work activity days. (OSHA 200 LOG Columns 2 and 9)
VPP Visit: Describe your site's visit by key personnel t a WISHA VPP site. When? Scope of visit.
Section F contains a sample statement regarding management commitment to safety and health and to participation in a Voluntary Protection Program. Submission of such a statement is required for VPP application.
B. Management Leadership and Employee Involvement **
- Commitment: Attach a copy of your site's established occupational
safety and health policy, goal and objectives.
- Organization: Describe how the site's safety and health function
fits into your overall management organization. An organization chart
is preferred but not required.
- Responsibility: Describe how your site assigns line and staff
safety and health responsibility.
- Accountability: Describe the accountability system you use for
line managers, supervisors and employees. Appropriate examples include
forms, job performance evaluations, etc. Explain how the system is
- Resources: Describe personnel, equipment and other resources devoted
to your safety and health program.
- Planning: Describe how planning for safety and health fits into
your overall management planning process.
- Contract Workers: Describe your program for ensuring that all
contract workers who do work at your site are provided the same safe
and healthful working conditions and the same quality protection
as your regular employees. Contractors on VPP sites are eligible
to apply for VPP.
- Employee Involvement: List the ways employees are involved in
your safety and health program. Provide specific information about
decision processes that employee's impact such as hazard assessment,
work analysis, safety and health training and/or evaluation of the
safety and health program.
If you have a safety and health committee, complete the following information where applicable.
a. Date of committee inception
b. Method of selecting employee members
c. Name, job and length of service of each member
d. Average length of service of employee members
e. Description of committee meeting requirements
- frequency
- quorum rules
- minutes (you may attach samples)
f. Description of committee role
- frequency and scope of committee inspections
- procedures for inspecting the entire worksite
- role in incident investigation
- role in employee hazard notification
- other
g. Describe the hazard recognition training provided to committee members or any non-managerial employees with duties involving hazard recognition.
h. List the safety and health information available to and used by the committee.
C. Worksite Analysis
- Pre-Use Analysis: Explain how new facilities, equipment, materials
and processes are analyzed for potential hazards prior to use.
- Comprehensive Surveys: Indicate how you search the site for potential
safety and health hazards. Examples are industrial hygiene surveys,
comprehensive safety reviews, and project safety reviews at the time
of design.
- Self-Inspections: Describe your worksite safety and health routine
general inspection procedures. Include information about inspection
schedules and industrial hygiene sampling and monitoring. Indicate
who performs inspections and how any hazards discovered are tracked
until they are eliminated or controlled. (You may attach sample forms
and internal time frames for elimination or control.) For health
hazards, summarize the testing and analysis procedures used and qualifications
of personnel who conduct them.
- Routine Hazard Analysis: Describe how your site routinely examines
and analyzes hazards associated with individual jobs, processes or
phases. How are the results incorporated in your training and hazard
control programs? How are the results incorporated in your training
and hazard control programs? How are the results used in your hazard
prevention and control program? Include procedures or guidance techniques
used in conducting, relate phase planning, and describe how results
are used in training employees to do their jobs safely. For those
worksites with complex processes and/or highly hazardous chemicals,
describe your process safety program and provide a simple process
flow of your operations.
- Employee Reports of Hazards: Describe how employees notify management
of potential safety or health hazards. What is management's procedure
for follow-up and tracking corrections? (An option providing for
written notification must be part of your program.)
- Incident Investigation: Explain your site's incident investigation
procedures. What training/guidance is given to investigators? How
do you determine which incidents warrant investigation? Are near-miss
incidents investigated?
- Pattern Analysis: Describe the system you use to analyze trends in injury/illness experience and hazards identified at your site.
D. Hazard Prevention and Control
- Professional Expertise: Provide information about your access
to and the frequency of your use of certified industrial hygienists
and safety professionals.
- Safety and Health Rules: List your site's rules, and describe
or attach a copy of the disciplinary system you use for enforcing
- Personal Protective Equipment: Describe your site's personal protective
equipment requirements. If respirators are used, attach a copy of
your written respirator program.
- Emergency Preparedness: Describe your site's emergency planning
and preparedness program. Include information on emergency or evacuation
- Preventive Maintenance: Provide a summary of your equipment and
a description of your procedures for the preventive maintenance of
the equipment.
- Medical Program: Describe both your onsite and off-site medical service and physician availability. Explain how your site utilizes the services of occupational health professionals. Indicate the coverage provided by employees trained in first aid, CPR and other paramedical skills, and indicate which training they have received. Give a detailed description of how you address specific programs such as hearing conservation, ergonomics, blood borne pathogens, etc.
E. Safety and Health Training
Describe the formal and informal safety and health training programs provided for managers, supervisors and employees. Include supervisors' training schedules and information on hazard communication, personal protective equipment and handling of emergency situations. Describe how you verify the effectiveness of the training given. (Sample attendance lists and tracking methods, if any, also may be attached if desired.)
Other Information
Include any other information you believe is crucial to the application.
F. Statement of Commitment
- Union Statement: If your site is unionized, the authorized collective
bargaining agent(s) must sign a statement that supports the site's
participation in the VPP. The statement should be submitted with
your application and must be on file before WISHA will schedule an
onsite visit. Expressions of the commitment of non-union employees
are welcome but not required.
- Management Statement: Please read the following statement carefully
and either sign on the line below or attach a letter that provides
the same assurances.
We agree that:
- All employees, including newly hired employees and contract employees when they reach the site, will have the VPP explained to them, including employee rights under the program and under the Act;
- All hazards discovered through employee notification, self-inspections, WISHA onsite reviews, incident investigations, process hazard reviews, annual evaluations, or any other means or report, investigation, or analysis will be corrected in a timely manner, with interim protection provided as necessary;
- If employees are given health and safety duties as part of our safety and health program, we will ensure that those employees will be protected from discriminatory actions resulting from their carrying out such duties, just as the WISHA Act of 1973 protects employees for the exercise of rights under the Act;
- Employees will have access to the results of self-inspections and incident investigations upon request.
We agree to provide the following information for WISHA to review onsite:
- Written safety and health programs;
- All documentation enumerated under Section III, of the current VPP requirements; and
- Any agreements between management and collective bargaining agent(s) concerning the functions of any joint labor-management safety and health committee and its organization and any other employee involvement in the safety and health program.
- We will retain these records until WISHA communicates its decision regarding initial VPP participation.
- We will likewise retain comparable records for the period of VPP participation to be covered by each subsequent evaluation until WISHA communicates its decision regarding continued approval.
- We agree to make available for evaluation purposes any data necessary to evaluate the achievement of goals not listed above.
- We will provide WISHA each year, by February 15th, our injury/illness incidence and days away/restricted work activity case numbers and rates, hours worked, estimated average employment for the post full calendar year, and a copy of the most recent annual evaluation of the site's safety and health program following the Region X report format.
- In addition, we will send our combined injury/illness incidence and days away/restricted work activity case numbers and rates, hours worked, and estimated average employment for the past full calendar year for all contracted employees who worked at least 1000 hours in any one quarter on our site during the year.
- We understand that we may withdraw our participation at any
time or for any reason should we so desire.
Manager of the applicant worksite
(You may add the signatures of any others you wish)

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The 2008 Lancaster Dixie Baseball all-star tournaments open with the annual AA city championship playoffs for the ages 7-8 league.The playoffs open Saturday with games at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Wylie Park's field five. Play continues Monday with games at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.If needed, games will be played Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Ready or not, the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season has begun.And until Nov. 30, weather forecasters will keep a close eye on tropical systems along the Eastern Seaboard.June 1 is the start date for activity.In April, a team of Colorado State University forecasters predicted that at least 15 named storms will form in the Atlantic basin, with eight growing into hurricane status.
Area garden clubs will celebrate National Garden Week from June 1-7 by showcasing, touring and improving some of the most beautiful gardens in the county.
If you're in a quandary about whether to use synthetic oil or conventional motor oil in your vehicles, you aren't alone, said Billy Mosteller of Mosteller's Automotive and Wrecker Service.
As North America wipes away winter's residue and temperatures begin to rise, fleas and ticks again emerge in the ecosystem.Veterinarians Dr. Race Foster and Dr. Marty Smith, co-founders of PetEducation.com, have insight on fighting these pesky pests.Research shows that tick and flea saliva can cause allergic reactions in some pets.Cats and dogs rarely become desensitized to flea or tick bites once they develop the allergy, chewing at the base of their tails and scratching.
With an entire yard filled with brilliant color, it's easy to see how the home of Ray and Margie Vincent at 2469 Camp Creek Road received the designation of May Yard of the Month by the Lancaster Council of Garden Clubs.
The Vincents will receive a $25 gift certificate, compliments of Ace Hardware and Garden Center of Lancaster.
Thirty-seven years ago, the Vincents purchased the former home of Margie's late mother.
The Buford High School golf team finished fourth in the Class AA Lower State tournament at Sweetwater Country Club in Barnwell on Monday to earn a bid to the Class AA state tournament.The Jackets shot a 335 team total to finish behind Waccamaw, Bishop England and Central of Pageland.Waccamaw shot a 307, while Bishop England had a 313. Central, the Conference VIII-AA champion, finished with a 326. BHS, the VIII-AA runner-up, followed the Eagles.Buford was led by Trevor Banks' 77 (36-41) and Taylor Banks' 79 (39-40).
A trio of Indian Land High athletes captured firsts at the Class A Upper State track meet at Landrum.IL also claimed three seconds and a fourth. The Warriors have seven athletes set to compete in the Class A state meet on Saturday at Spring Valley.Wes Scott, IL's ace distance runner, won the 3200-meter run in 11:02 and 1600-meter run in 4:58.8. IL freshman Mariah Williams also placed in two events, finishing first in the 100 meters hurdles in 17.66 and fourth in the high jump with a 4-foot, 10-inch effort.
KERSHAW – The Andrew Jackson Lady Volunteers' softball connection to Florence-Darlington Tech added another solid link Monday afternoon.
INDIAN LAND – The EcoWarriors of Indian Land Elementary School held their third annual Earth Day celebration on April 22 to encourage students and residents to do what they can to help the planet.
Fifteen kindergarten through fifth-grade students are in the club, which sponsors the school's recycling efforts.
The group reported that it has collected 3,570 bottles and 867 cans this school year, in addition to 1,690 pounds of paper.
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Question 1 of 30
What does NFL stand for?
National Football League
NFL stands for National Football League, which includes the 32 teams of the National Football Conference (NFC) and American Football Conference (AFC).
Nation's Football League
National Football Leaders
Question 2 of 30
When did the American Professional Football Association change its name to the National Football League?
The American Professional Football Association changed its name to the National Football League on June 24, 1922. At the time, the NFL included 18 teams.
Question 3 of 30
Who holds the record for total seasons leading the NFL in all-purpose yards?
O.J. Simpson
Jim Brown
Jim Brown holds the record lead the NFL in all-purpose yards for five seasons: 1958–61 and 1964. He also led the league in rushing a record eight times.
Emmitt Smith
Question 4 of 30
When was the Super Bowl trophy renamed the Vince Lombardi Trophy?
Vince Lombardi died of cancer on Sept. 3, 1970. The Super Bowl trophy was renamed in his honor seven days later.
Question 5 of 30
The NFL's first playoff game was held when and where?
1932 at Chicago Stadium
The first playoff game was held indoors at Chicago Stadium in 1932 between the Chicago Bears and the Portsmouth Spartans, who finished the season in the first-ever tie for first place. The game was moved from Wrigley Field to Chicago Stadium because of the weather.
1921 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
1923 at Bellevue Park
Question 6 of 30
Which NFL team's helmet decal is on one side of the helmet only?
Dallas Cowboys
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers are the only NFL team with its logo on only one side of the helmet. At first it was temporary, but because it generated so much interest, the team left it that way permanently.
Atlanta Falcons
Question 7 of 30
What player holds the NFL record for most rushing yards?
Terrell Davis
Emmitt Smith
With 18,355 yards (16,784 meters) gained as a running back for the Dallas Cowboys (1990-2002) and Arizona Cardinals (2003-04), Emmitt Smith is the current record holder for most yards gained in a career.
Marcus Allen
Question 8 of 30
How many Heisman Trophy winners have gone on to become MVP of the Super Bowl?
Just four Heisman Trophy winners have been named MVP of the Super Bowl: Roger Staubach, Jim Plunkett, Marcus Allen and Desmond Howard.
Question 9 of 30
Who is the only player in NFL history to win a Heisman Trophy, college football championship, NFL MVP, Super Bowl championship and Super Bowl MVP?
Roger Staubach
Marcus Allen
Running back Marcus Allen ran for 12,243 yards and caught 587 passes with the Los Angeles Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs from 1982 to 1997. He scored 145 touchdowns and was chosen for six NFL Pro Bowls.
Jim Plunkett
Question 10 of 30
Which of the following players was NOT inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2015?
Michael Strahan
The late Junior Seau, who was also known for his charity work through the Junior Seau Foundation, was elected posthumously. Running back Jerome Bettis was elected for racking up the sixth-most rushing yards in NFL history. Michael Strahan was elected in 2014.
Junior Seau
Jerome Bettis
Question 11 of 30
Emmitt Smith is the NFL's all-time leading rusher with 18,355 career yards. Who holds second place?
Marcus Allen
Walter Payton
The late Walter Payton rushed for 16,276 total yards during his career with the Chicago Bears, including 110 rushing touchdowns.
Barry Sanders
Question 12 of 30
CBS paid a record $550,000 fine after what musician had a "wardrobe malfunction" during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show?
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson's now-infamous wardrobe malfunction cost CBS big bucks, and the fallout continued for several following Super Bowl halftime shows.
Miley Cyrus
Question 13 of 30
When did the Boston Patriots change their name to the New England Patriots?
When the NFL and AFL merged in 1970, the Patriots were moved to the AFC East. The following year, the team relocated to its new stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts and changed its name to the New England Patriots.
Question 14 of 30
Who was the first player to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season?
Barry Sanders
Marcus Allen
O.J. Simpson
In 1973, O.J. Simpson became the first NFL player to rush for more than 2,000 yards in one season.
Question 15 of 30
This team became the first to win five Super Bowl championships.
San Francisco 49ers
When the San Francisco 49ers beat the San Diego Chargers 49-26 in the 1995 Super Bowl at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, the 49ers became the first team to win five Super Bowls.
Dallas Cowboys
Green Bay Packers
Question 16 of 30
Which U. S. president was the first to toss the coin to open the regular-season pregame?
George W. Bush
President George W. Bush helped kick off the 2001 season via satellite from the White House when he tossed the coin for the 10 regular-season games that started on Sept. 9, 2001.
Bill Clinton
Barack Obama
Question 17 of 30
Who holds the record for most career touchdowns?
Marcus Allen
Jerry Rice
With 208 career touchdowns, Jerry Rice is the current record holder.
Terrell Owens
Question 18 of 30
In what year was the field goal decreased from four points to three?
The field goal changed from five points to four in 1904 then to three points in 1909.
Question 19 of 30
What quarterback holds the NFL record for most career passes completed?
Brett Favre
Brett Favre completed 5,377 passes during his career with the Atlanta Falcons (1991) and Green Bay Packers (1992-2007).
Joe Montana
Terry Bradshaw
Question 20 of 30
Which quarterback won the Heisman Trophy and waited four years to play in the NFL?
Doug Flutie
Steve Young
Roger Staubach
Roger Staubach, aka "Captain America," served in Vietnam before becoming a 27-year-old rookie with the Dallas Cowboys in 1969. He eventually led Dallas to four NFC championships and two Super Bowl wins.
Question 21 of 30
This quarterback was the first in NFL history to throw for 5,000 yards in a season.
Dan Marino
Dan Marino threw 48 touchdown passes in 1984 (surpassing the previous record by 12) and was the first quarterback to throw for 5,000 yards in a season.
Joe Montana
Eli Manning
Question 22 of 30
Who has been the head coach in the most Super Bowls?
Don Shula
Don Shula has been the coach at six Super Bowls: the 1969, 1972-73, 1978 and 1985 Super Bowls.
Tom Landry
Bill Parcells
Question 23 of 30
Has there ever been a punt returned for a touchdown in a Super Bowl?
No, it has never happened.
Question 24 of 30
Who kicked the longest field goal in Super Bowl history?
Dan Bailey
Steve Christie
In the 1994 Super Bowl, Steve Christie of the Buffalo Bills kicked a 54-yard field goal against the Dallas Cowboys.
Stephen Gostkowski
Question 25 of 30
Who are the only non-kickers to play in more than 300 NFL games?
Jerry Rice and Brett Favre
Jerry Rice and Brett Favre are the only non-kickers to play in more than 300 games.
Marcus Allen and O.J. Simpson
Aaron Rodgers and Jerry Rice
Question 26 of 30
Who is the only left-handed quarterback in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
Boomer Esiason
Steve Young
Steve Young played 15 seasons in the NFL.
Ken Stabler
Question 27 of 30
Only one 0-4 team has ever made the playoffs. Which team is it, and in what season did this occur?
San Diego Chargers in 1992
The only 0-4 team that has ever made the playoffs is the San Diego Chargers. They finished the 1992 season with an 11-5 record.
Cleveland Browns in 1968
New York Jets in 1987
Question 28 of 30
What is the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show in history?
Paul McCartney
Bruno Mars
According to Nielsen ratings, the 2014 Super Bowl halftime show, headlined by Bruno Mars, garnered 115.3 million viewers.
Question 29 of 30
When did NFL Network launch?
NFL Network launched on Nov. 4, 2003, just eight months after the owners of the League's 32 teams voted unanimously to approve its formation.
Question 30 of 30
Where and when did the first Super Bowl take place?
Tulane Stadium in 1970
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1967
The Green Bay Packers of the NFL beat the Kansas City Chiefs of the AFL in the AFL-NFL World Championship Game, aka the first Super Bowl. It wasn't actually called the "Super Bowl" until 1969.
Miami Orange Bowl in 1969


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Wow, what a suspenseful chapter! although there's no way that cross would be dead just like that.......I hope.....and yay! 17 pages! ♥
Wow, what a suspenseful chapter! although there's no way that cross would be dead just like that.......I hope.....and yay! 17 pages! ♥
Well of course he isn't dead, he just "falls" I'm sure he'll make a speedy recovery.
HOLYSHIZNIT! Someone actually managed to attack Cross?! I have to say out though, that blood splatter + Cross' height... O_o;; Isn't that *That* headshot range for him? judging from the size of the mess, his head should definitely be missing and lying in gory chunks. q: Seriously, it have to of been a unreasonably powerful gun.... I say it's a faked death; maybe it's a mangaka mistake. (Doesn't see Hoshino making that kind of mistake though) Anyway, enough with me over analyzing the picture and time to point at Leverier... and blame him for everything. D<
Cool chapter, a little too dramatic though.
Spoiler!As dissapointing as it is, i say it is likely that Cross was really murdered here... But how come he was attacked at Head Quarters?? Something's very fishy here...
It's up by Binktopia (check the homepage)
I just can't believe Cross could die from a single shot (like I said in the spoiler thread )
He's too powerful for that right?
I love the way Allen has gotten a little cheeky, as Cross called it. It's not out of character at all, if you read this (which is the best description of Allen ever made): http://vikki.livejournal.com/264377.html
I feel like we're getting to more more of the real Allen.
When I read this chapter I thought of this page:
wow, the ending picture of Cross literally made me scream "WHAT!?"XD I wonder how Allen will react after the news? Even if Cross really didn't "die" it wouldn't be immediately the next chapter when he comes to get Allen or something. I like Allen's hair a bit longer, in the previous arc when his hair was longer cause of that chemical, he kinda looked like Ed from Full Metal AlchemistXD
(From the http://vikki.livejournal.com/264377.html site Trinny gave) Haha, made me laugh^_^street-smart wannabe gentleman
haha, fair point. and I don't think anyone's taking cross's gun, it's just his hand dangling and then they show the gun. gruesome image though. >.<''What's now with the body of Cross? I don't think he's dead... I mean, c'mon o_o He's CROSS, the one we waited for more than 100 nights and 91 episodes ç________ç
Who's the hand that take his gun?
Yume no geijutsuka. Artist of Dreams.
This is a great chapter.
If cross is really murdered, i would suspect that the hitler guy ordered for it.
He shoot himself, when someone knocked the door then he used magic to fake death.
I think Cross is not over yet ^^. He is the strongest exorcist%%


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Should the Oilers be looking at taking a goalie early in the second round?
Jonathan Willis
June 20 2012 11:10AM
It's a decent year for goalies, with a trio – Andrei Vasilevski, Malcolm Subban and Oscar Dansk – all arguably under consideration for first-round status. The trio were all ranked in the top-35 of Bob McKenzie's latest list and any of the three might be available when the Oilers pick early in the second round.
Should the Oilers use an early pick on one of them?
There's a case to be made for all three.
Vasilevski starred for the Russian entry at this year's World Juniors, and will probably the first goalie drafted in 2012 – the concern with him is that he's a Russian who is actually still playing in Russia. I was blown away by him at the World Juniors; he's big, and plays a patient, intelligent game. His numbers across the board are brilliant (including a 0.931 SV% in the MHL – Russia's second league – a 0.922 SV% at the U-18's and a 0.953 SV% at the World Juniors) and if he were playing in North America I wonder if he might be in the conversation for a top-10 pick.
Subban is the younger brother of Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban, and despite lacking ideal size (various sources place him between 6' and 6'1") there's a lot to like. Prior to going down with a groin injury midway through December he posted superb numbers in the OHL, including a 0.937 SV%. He wasn't as sharp when he came back from injury a month and a half later, posting a 0.908 SV% the rest of the way. Red Line Report is harshly critical of his glove hand but does like his athleticism.
Dansk showed very well in tournament play but was only middling in Swedish junior (0.910 SV%) and he struggled in a brief post-season showing. Red Line raves about his down low coverage but criticizes both his tendency to play deep in the net rather than challenge aggressively as well as the fact that he "goes down in butterfly on every shot."
If one of Vasilevksi or Subban were still around when the Oilers picked, I would find it difficult to criticize the selection – especially if the pick was Vasilevski. Both players managed outrageous totals over the course of the season and while I like Vasilevski better (bias of having seen him play live and in person, his size) I like the potential of both at the NHL level. I'm less bullish on Dansk.
With that said, the Oilers could land a pretty good goaltending prospect much later in the draft, the way they did with both Olivier Roy (133rd overall, 2009) and Tyler Bunz (121st overall, 2010) – goaltenders both tracking very well today. There are a ridiculous number of draft-eligible goalies available later on that could have careers in the NHL; I'd just as soon see the Oilers spend the prime picks on forwards and defense and pick up one of the following later on:
- Patrik Bartosak – 6'1", 181lbs, 0.915 SV% (WHL) – In his first year in North America, over-age Czech was Red Deer's best goalie.
- Corbin Boes – 6'3", 216lbs, 0.916 SV% (WHL) – Over-age player won more than twice as many games as he lost; team had a losing record without him
- Francois Brassard – 6'1", 154lbs, 0.905 SV% (QMJHL) – Played well as the backup for Patrick Roy's Quebec Remparts.
- Jon Gillies – 6'5", 203lbs, 0.915 SV% (USHL) – Huge goalie is college-bound, giving him a few years to work out the kinks.
- Michael Houser – 6'2", 192lbs, 0.925 SV% (OHL) – Over-ager was the OHL's most outstanding player and the CHL goalie of the year.
- Joonas Korpisalo – 6'2", 163lbs, 0.920 SV% (Fin. U20) – Very similar numbers to Samu Perhonen last year; more likely to be a late-round flyer.
- Marek Langhamer – 6'2", 177lbs, 0.909 SV% (Cze. U20) – His numbers actually dipped a bit from last year's very good Czech junior showing.
- Andrei Makarov – 6'1", 178 lbs, 0.913 SV% (WHL) – Overage goalie was very impressive at the World Juniors; RLR likes him as a second-round pick but he's likely to go much lower.
- Anthony Stolarz – 6'5", 200lbs, 0.920 SV% (NAHL) – Big goalie crushed second-tier opponents.
- Brandon Whitney – 6'5", 191lbs, 0.896 SV% (QMJHL) – Went 22-4-4 on a high-octane Victoriaville team; co-goalie was a 3rd-round pick last year and posted 0.885 SV%.
- Roman Will – 6'1", 188lbs, 0.913 SV% (QMJHL) – Over-ager crushed Czech junior league for years without getting drafted, was a first-team QMJHL all-star this year. Has the coolest name in the history of the universe.
Goaltending projection is witchcraft, and the Oilers recent habit of adding a goalie late every year via the draft is, in my opinion, exactly the right way to go about addressing the position. Unless Vasilevski somehow falls to the second round.
This week by Jonathan Willis
- The Edmonton Oilers and the window to win
- Lennart Petrell returns to the Edmonton Oilers
- St. Louis Blues re-sign Barret Jackman
- Are the Blue Jackets and Oilers good trading partners?
- Dale Tallon: things get worse before they get better
- The Edmonton Oilers are getting a little light on forward prospects
- How much did Nail Yakupov's knee injury impact his offensive numbers?
- Should the Edmonton Oilers talk to San Jose about Douglas Murray?
- Big decisions: Jarret Stoll and Matt Greene for Lubomir Visnovsky
- Is big forward Ludvig Rensfeldt worth drafting?
- Red Line Report: "We think Edmonton is open to shopping that top pick."
June 20 2012, 11:21AM
Would not draft a goalie in the fist round. If Vasilevki drops to second and they have talked to him and believe he will come to Canada he would be worth the risk.
June 20 2012, 11:25AM
Yes. They should draft a goalie. As long as he is also a big tough center or solid d man with top 4 potential.
Good analysis, too much potential to get burnt picking a goalie too early when prime forward/defence talent is still available.
June 20 2012, 11:27AM
I wonder if the "Russian Factor" is more prevelent when it comes to Vasilevksi
June 20 2012, 11:31AM
I dont know. I could take a year off on selecting a Goalie before the 5th round. Keep hoping for homeruns at D.
Completely with you - as good as Vasilevski, Subban and Dansk look now, history clearly indicates that translating that to NHL success is a crapshoot at best.
In fact, I'm beginning to wonder if this isn't just a matter of 'witchcraft' projection, but an actual development effect.
Here's my theory:
If a goalie is drafted in the first round, there is immense pressure on them (fair or not) to become an NHL-player early. So they never get as much chance to develop their skills and experience before being tossed in the NHL frying pan. Facing NHL shooters without matured skills or experience, they get lit up. Confidence drops. Development regresses. A promising career derails.
On the other hand, a late drafted goalie (like Bunz or Roy) has no such pressure. They can stay in junior as long as allowed. They move from junior to the ECHL (or the SEL, or wherever). Then, if/when they excel at that level, they move into a backup role in the AHL. Then into a starters role. And if they excel there, into a backup role in the NHL. And then lo and behold, suddenly your 26-year old goalie, in his second year but with 8 years of development, is a starter, and maybe a star.
I haven't done the analysis to see if there's truth to this, but anecdotally I can think of distinct examples of both the former (e.g. Montoya) and the latter (e.g. Kipper).
If this is the case, maybe the issue isn't one of where the goalie is drafted or how they are projected, but whether they are given the time - as in *years* - to properly develop their game to a pro level.
June 20 2012, 11:34AM
We use that 1st pick in 2nd round to take more D. Still think Tyler Bunz is our goalie of the future though.
Really wish we had a young guy backing up Dubnyk for next season instead of Khabibulin taking up space on the bench - or even worse, playing. Of course, it's still up in the air as to whether Dubnyk can carry the load as a starter also.
June 20 2012, 11:43AM
If Samuelsson is available I would have a hard time passing him up unless you are confident the goalie you pick will be at very least a quality backup in the NHL in 2-3 years which is a pretty big gamble.
With the 2nd round pick I want size, grit, and skill. Obviously, if a big, gritty, skilled player is available in the second round there are questions or holes in his current game.
Naw don't waste a high pick. Just select a goalie in the late rounds every year and one is bound to turn out good. Goalie picking is pretty random anyway.
No. We have Bunz and Roy in the system that are tracking well. I'd be picking another D prospect or Samuelson if he's still available.
I have Makarov in mind for a later round pick.
Would rather see them focus on replenishing the forward crop early in the draft.
Drafting goalies with mid-late round picks has been working for them the last few years.
June 20 2012, 12:27PM
The guys i would be interested in are;
Henrik Samuelsson Stefan Matteau Brady Skeji Michael Matheson Ludwig Bystrom Colton sissons Jordan Schmaltz Nicolas Kerdiles Mark Jankoswki Damon severson Brian Hart Patrick Sieloff
I would attempt to trade our 2 3rd round picks for a second high 2nd rounder or include both our 2nd round picks and one 3rd rounder for an additional 1st rounder and a mid second rounder
Drafting a goalie any earlier than the 3rd round is like drafting a placekicker before your last pick in a fantasy football draft.
I would rather wait and pick up a goalie later (preferably Makarov). I live in Saskatoon and can honestly say that he carried us for most of the season. Braden Holtby did the same thing for us and ended up going in the fourth round I believe.
June 20 2012, 01:23PM
Forwards in round 1/2
Defense in round 3/4
Goalies in round 5/6
They should take at least one goalie sometime during the draft, but I think that it can wait until the 4th round or later unless there is someone glaring at you on your draft list at that draft position.
If Vasilevski (or whoever) is there at #32 and there are no defenceman or forwards that you prefer, take the goalie. However, there are other goalies on your list that look like they could fit the Bunz and Roy mold, so patience is fine. The key with goalies seems to be development and opportunity, and MacGregor seems to be good at finding guys who are excellent late round goalie prospects with potential.
You got it wrong, JW. The second round is where you pick top flite dmen, the 4th round is where you find the worlds best goalies, hey John Quick?
June 20 2012, 01:35PM
A redneck fisherman accidently puts 5 bullet holes in the bottom of his fishing boat. He soon realizes he only has 3 wine bottle corks in which to plug those five holes. Which three holes are the most important?
2 top 6 forwards, 2 top pairing blueliners, as well as a goaltender. Without these 5 holes filled, our Oilers will continue to founder.
Enough goalies in system already . I don't forsee one being drafted by us unless it is in third round . Gagner and Smyth at premium rates frankly are not going to help our future stars emerging . Time to cut ties with overpaid contracts while moving forward (contracting fiscal output where possible rather than adding to the problem ) . Faired better under Lowe quite frankly when he was under a restricted budget .
I've read all the comments and still don't understand why any one thinks that we need another goalie in our system. Both Bunz and Roy are progressing as they should and by the time we need a new goaltender one or both of them could be ready to take the job. So why waste a pick on a goalie when we have other pressing needs that could be fixed by using the pick as part of a package for some needed help on our blue - line??
The big + with Dansk (the irony: "Dansk" is Swedish for "Danish") is that he will be (confirmed officially) crossing the pond this year hoping to join up with the preferred junior-team of whichever NHL-team draft him. As in.. if the Oilers draft him he'll most likely represent the Oil Kings the coming seasons.
With that said, I'm personally not big on Dansk. If they go with a goalie, let it be the Russian (Yak will convince him to join him in Canada hrhr). Still hoping for Samuelsson though, pretty much the lone Swede I'm hoping for this coming draft. Said it before but I know for a fact he wants to remain in the city of Edmonton.
June 20 2012, 03:00PM
Considering the Oilers have a second year pro, a first year pro in Bunz, and a Euro who was drafted only last year, I think it's highly unlikely the Oilers take a flyer on a goalie. However, I do believe the Oilers will keep BPA in mind, and if they like a goalie better in the late rounds than the available Dmen and forwards, then you take the goalie. I just don't think that happens at 32.
That said, the college-bound Gillies might be an interesting pick: a draft-and-follow selection, and it keeps the Oil from having to find roster space for the pick within two years. Considering the 50-man roster crunch the Oilers are starting to face, I would expect them to take that route with at least one pick this year. Might we see the Oil move a pick or two in order to find some NHL level players this summer?
You can never have enough quality goaltending and defence prospects in a system. At the least, you can use some of them as leverage in future trades and fill holes on your roster.
As an aside, TSN posted its first round mock draft projections and they have about three of the goalies listed going in the top 30 at #24 (Boston), #26 (Vancouver) and #30 (LA)-- Presumably because Thomas, Luongo and Bernier may be moving out of their systems this year and they each need to replenish.
No. There's no shortage of decent goalies every year. Even if you DO draft a goalie, they mature at about the same rate as it took to build the pyramids, during which time you could have picked one up as a FA. Let the suckers develop goalies. We'll pick 'em up when their first contract expires.
June 20 2012, 04:42PM
Just look at all the hot prospect goalies that didn't pan out each and every year... Unless you have a crystal ball, it tends to be a losing proposition to spend high picks on them.
I would rather trade that 2nd or 3rd rounder to LA or Nashville for their goalie development team.
A redneck fisherman accidently puts 5 bullet holes in the bottom of his fishing boat. He soon realizes he only has 3 wine bottle corks in which to plug those five holes. Which three holes are the most important?
2 top 6 forwards, 2 top pairing blueliners, as well as a goaltender. Without these 5 holes filled, our Oilers will continue to founder.
That's a good way of putting it.
Nuge for calder. Ebs for byng.
Oil need to get back to drafting some Coke Machines. Biggest need after 2nd line pivot and first pairing rearguard is some quick skating, gritty coke dispensers.
Oil need to get back to drafting some Coke Machines. Biggest need after 2nd line pivot and first pairing rearguard is some quick skating, gritty coke dispensers.
Mother of god.
June 20 2012, 07:10PM
if one of Vasilievski, Dansk or Subban is still there at #32, we should take one. problem is....Columbus at #31 surely is looking for a goalie at that spot as well, and New Jersey at #29 could be too. if another team like Phoenix is looking at #27, those 3 could be long one by the time our turn is up at the top of the second round.
June 20 2012, 07:13PM
though i would still be fairly happy if the Oil waited 'till the 3rd round and tried for one of Korpisalo, Whitney, Gillies, Stolarz, Makarov or Houser.
June 20 2012, 08:05PM
@ David S
All of the Coke machines the Oilers draft can't continually keep turning into, well, Coke machines.
One has to turn out sooner or later. I'm more of a Pepsi guy myself.
Mr Willis, I don't see the need gor a goalie with this pick. Actually I think it may be best to move the pick for the top 4 Dguy we all want. I like the stuff you've published on the ej on possible D to pickup. San Jose is in bad cap shape. What do you all think about a package of the second and some cheap depth for Vlasic. He'd need to be signed but he's pretty dependable.
June 20 2012, 09:11PM
The Senators absolutely have to draft Roman Will. And put his full name on his jersey.
If Samuelsson is off the board, I would have no trouble with the Russian or Dansk in the second round.
Good goaltending can cover a myriad of sins elsewhere in the line up, and expose them greatly when its not there.


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Mary Hays Wins 2007 Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award
Published Date:December 7, 2007
Congratulations to Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award winner:
1st place - Mary Lucille Hays of White Heath for her poem Tippet Hill
The Illinois Center for the Book announced the winners of the third annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition. Thanks to the financial generosity and support of the James Jones Literary Society, the 2007 Illinois Emerging Writers Competition had two divisions again this year - The James Jones Short Story Award and the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award.
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Undergraduate Ian Clausen Wins Marshall Scholarship
Published Date:November 29, 2007
Ian Clausen, a senior majoring in English and religious studies, is the first University of Illinois student in more than 10 years to be awarded the prestigious Marshall Scholarship for graduate study in the United Kingdom.
Clausen, a Wheaton, Ill., native, will begin studying in fall 2008 at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland to earn advanced degrees in theology and ethics and heresiology and ethics. He is one of roughly 40 American college students chosen for the highly selective, all-expenses-paid scholarship.
The Marshall Scholarship Program started in 1953 as a way for the British government to show appreciation for American efforts--the Marshall Plan in particular--to rebuild the UK and Europe after World War II.
Published Date: November 29, 2007
Six English Department Members Honored with Undergraduate Teaching Awards
Published Date:November 28, 2007
The Undergraduate Teaching Awards Committee announced the recipients of the 2007 English Department teaching awards on Wednesday, November 7. Award winners from English are: David Roark, Tara Lyons, John Rubins, Andrew Moss, and Tony Pollock. Dennis Dullea received special commendation for teaching 100 courses.
Please join us and the committee in congratulating our winners and in thanking all those finalists who submitted portfolios for this competition. We greatly appreciate the excellent work they are all doing on the English Department's behalf.
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LeAnne Howe's novel Miko Kings explores role of baseball in American Indian life
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The World Series may be over, but the echo of baseball's deep past is very much in the air in LeAnne Howe's new novel, "Miko Kings: An Indian Baseball Story" (Aunt Lute Books).
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