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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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New Golden Gate Participants

Seven new employers have qualified for Cal/OSHA’s Golden Gate Partnership Program, which recognizes effective Injury and Illness Prevention Programs. They include: Architectural Unlimited/Paragon Steel Erectors, in Encinitas. This Inglewood-based glazing and structural steel contractor has an EMR of 078 and its workers’ comp insurance is provided by State Compensation Insurance Fund. Krismar Construction Co., at … Read More »

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A Cut Above on Veteran’s Project

General contractor Rudolph and Sletten has some 10 years in a Voluntary Protection Program-Construction (VPP-C) journey that keeps rolling and helps spread a safety culture throughout the industry. The latest VPP-C site is a special project, the Skilled Nursing and Memory Care Facility at the sprawling Veteran’s Home of California in Yountville, administered by CalVet. … Read More »

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New VPP, Reach Employers

Two self-insured employers have met the difficult requirements and requalified for Cal/OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program. Another employer has qualified, for the first time, for the Reach program, which recognizes employers working toward the VPP Star. The recertified VPP employers include: Sherwin Williams Moreno Valley Distribution and Services Center: The site has 47 employees. It achieved … Read More »

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