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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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New VPP, SHARP, Golden Gate Participants

The following employers have qualified for Cal/OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program for Construction (VPP-C), the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) and the Golden Gate Partnership Program. The new VPP-Construction Star site is Rudolph and Sletten’s project at the Veteran’s Home – Yountville Skilled Nursing Facility. The general contractor has several other VPP-C sites and … Read More »

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Latest Golden Gate Recipients

Cal/OSHA Consultation Service has recognized and awarded the Golden Gate Partnership Program to two more sites for their efforts to promote occupational safety and health. The new GGPP recipients are: Bergelectric Corp.’s Encinitas site. This Carlsbad-based employer is a general engineering contractor specializing in electrical work. Its latest EMR is 94. Bernards Brothers in Oro … Read More »

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More Firms Receive Golden Gate Recognition

The Cal/OSHA Consultation Service has recognized the following employers with Golden Gate Partnership awards. The program is available to companies requesting a Consultation visit, correcting deficiencies, and demonstrating an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program. A.O. Reed at its Riverside site. This mechanical contractor based in San Diego has an EMR of 55; Bernards Brothers … Read More »

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New Cal/OSHA SHARP/Reach Sites

Two California employers have achieved a significant milestone by qualifying for the Cal/OSHA programs that recognize exceptional safety achievement. Valero Wilmington Asphalt Plant has qualified for REACH recognition, and Bernards Brothers has qualified for Cal/OSHA Consultation Services’ SHARP program. Bernards Bros. is a San Jose-based general contractor qualified for its San Jose Evergreen Community College … Read More »

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