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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CEA Safety Honors 2025

The Construction Employers’ Association honored 11 of its member employers for safety excellence at its annual meeting. The President’s Safety Awards are given to companies achieving top-level performance. The organization also will honor 56 other companies with its Excellence in Safety Awards in February. In addition, CEA recognized Gonsalves & Stronck Construction for Most Improved … 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 Golden Gate Employers – Nov 15, 2024

Three more employers have qualified for the Cal/OSHA Consultation Service’s Golden Gate Partnership Program, which recognizes sites with an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program. The new employers include: Associate Mechanical Contractors in San Diego, which performs commercial HVAC construction. The company has a 101 experience modification factor (EMR) and has workers’ comp insurance through … Read More »

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CalCIMA Honors California Mine Safety

The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) has honored one individual and six companies for their efforts to keep the state’s surface mines safe. This year is the 17th for the Excellence in Safety Awards, which recognize those efforts and outstanding safety leadership. Ten industry experts participated in the judging. The awards are not … 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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AGC Construction Safety Excellence

Associated General Contractors of California has honored eight individuals and organizations with Construction Safety Excellence Awards. The awards were announced at AGC’s recent conference. The Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) will be announced at the organization’s annual meeting in February 2025. Here are the rest of the winners: Jose Castellanos, senior field superintendent for … 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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