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VPP-C and Golden Gate Greats

The following California employers are being recognized for their safety contributions with certification into Cal/OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program for Construction, and the Golden Gate Partnership Program. The VPP-C certifications include: Rudolph and Sletten, for its project at the Scripps Health Encinitas Acute Care Building project. The Menlo Park-based general contractor has two other projects enrolled … Read More »

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SDGE: REACHing for a VPP Star

About a decade ago, San Diego Gas & Electric’s Kearny Transmission and Substation Operations suffered a fatality that shook the sprawling operation. That started a journey of introspection and resolve that recently led to Kearny’s certification into Cal/OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program/REACH – and puts it within reach of the ultimate VPP Star status. SDGE has … Read More »

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VPP Re-Certs, Golden Gate Honors

Several California employers have recertified under the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and have received recognition under the Golden Gate Partnership Program for employers found to have an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program by the Cal/OSHA Consultation Service. The VPP employers include: Aerojet Rocketdyne is in Canoga Park, where propulsion technology is designed and manufactured. … Read More »

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Latest Golden Gate Partnerships

The Cal/OSHA Consultation Service has recognized several more employers under the Golden Gate Partnership Program for their efforts to create effective Injury and Illness Prevention Programs. They include: Anning Johnson Co. for worksites in Encinitas and Santa Clara. The Chicago-based specialty contractor installs wall systems, decking, and prefabricated systems and performs other services. It has … Read More »

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New SHARP, Golden Gate Employers

Several employers have qualified for Cal/OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program), and the Golden Gate Partnership Program. The new VPP site is the E&J Gallo Winery Spirits Plant in Modesto. The winery giant has a 100 EMR and coverage through ACE American Insurance. Employers with EMRs ranging from a … Read More »

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VPP Recognition

Several California employers have either recertified under Cal/OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program or added a new VPP-Construction site. The new VPP-C site is the Performing Arts Building at Cal State Bakersfield, a project managed by general contractors Rudolph and Sletten, based in Menlo Park. The $90 million project includes a new 77,000-square-foot performing arts building … Read More »

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New Golden Gate Greats

Five employers have recently qualified for Cal/OSHA Consultation’s Golden Gate Partnership Program, which recognizes employers with effective Injury and Illness Prevention Programs. They include: AMPAM Parks Mechanical is a residential plumbing subcontractor based in Carson. The Golden Gate Award is for a Los Angeles worksite. The employer has a high experience modification rating (EMR) of … Read More »

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On-Brand and Refining Safety

Valero Refining’s two California operations have considerable experience with the Cal/OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Both are working toward recertification. Now one of their contractors, BrandSafway, has achieved Star status at Valero’s Wilmington refinery. Christine James, vice president and general manager of the refinery, calls BrandSafway “a natural fit” for VPP. The company is best … Read More »

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