Tagged in: VPP
A Celebration Worth the Wait for Newest VPP Site
The latest Star site under Cal/OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program just held its celebration and flag-raising ceremony, even though the facility was certified in August 2020. Only now, after COVID, has …
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An Education in Safety
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Million Dollar Penalties in VPP Refinery Death
A faulty TIG welding torch and an alleged failure to communicate between crews on a refinery turnaround led to the fatality of a contract employee last fall at the Valero …
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Turning Near Misses into Great Catches
Some safety professionals call them “great catches.” Others call them “potential accidents.” But one of the most important leading safety indicators in the workplace is commonly known as “near misses.” …
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Water District Raises the VPP Flag a Little Higher
In these days of viruses and wildfires, there is some good news. One of the longest-serving members of Cal/OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program has recertified, and in the process, is discovering …
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Pipeline to Safety
Tim Donaldson, technical operator at Phillips 66’s Sacramento fuel terminal, says he “found my home” when he took a job at the giant oil company. As one of two operators …
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Valero Contractor Gets a Star
The city of Benicia boasts one of the highest concentrations of Cal/OSHA VPP Star employers in the state. With the certification of Timec, Benicia now has four Star sites. The …
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