Vermont Business Magazine Collins Aerospace’s Vergennes facility has officially been recognized as a Star site in Vermont’s Green Mountain Voluntary Protection Program (GMVPP), the highest level of achievement in the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).
This honor places Collins Aerospace among a select group of workplaces nationwide that demonstrate an exemplary commitment to employee safety and health.
“Safety is not only a cornerstone of a strong and healthy workforce, but also essential to building trust between employers and employees,” said Vermont Labor Commissioner Kendal Smith. “Collins Aerospace has set a powerful example of what that looks like in action. Achieving this level reflects your commitment to compliance and creating a culture where every worker feels safe, respected, and heard.”
The VPP is a cooperative initiative among management, employees, and OSHA designed to promote outstanding, worksite-based safety and health systems. To earn Star status, a company must meet rigorous, performance-based criteria, undergo a detailed application process, and complete an intensive onsite evaluation by VOSHA safety and health experts.
“Our team’s focus on safety is embedded in everything we do,” said Ryan Bartlett, Collins Aerospace General Manager. “Being recognized as a VPP Star Site affirms that our people-driven safety culture is working and that every employee’s voice and vigilance matter.” “Safety First? No, it’s Safety Always,” said Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) Senior Manager Thomas Murphy. “This achievement isn’t for our EH&S department; it’s for our site’s safety culture.”
During the ceremony, representatives from Vermont OSHA presented Collins Aerospace with the newly rebranded GMVPP flag and plaque, marking the company as the fifth active GMVPP Star site in Vermont. Other Star sites include Ben & Jerry's, GlobalFoundries, Vermont Electric Co-op, and Atlas.
“Collins Aerospace is helping to set the standard, not just for safety compliance, but for culture,” said Anna Hill, Vermont OSHA Program Director. “The culture of safety excellence in Vermont has a bright future, and it’s because of companies like Collins Aerospace that we’re on the path toward that future.”
9.24.2025. Montpelier, Vt. - Vermont Department of Labor labor.vermont.gov
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