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The Drinks Are Trendy but Safety Is a Value at Dairy Farmers Ventura

VENTURA — Starbucks Coffee Co. prides itself on its corporate responsibility, from “ethical sourcing” of coffee beans to environmental action. And it can count safety as a corporate value, at least as it concerns one of its manufacturing partners, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). DFA’s Ventura facility, which makes Starbucks’ popular bottled Frappuccino coffee drinks, … Read More »

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One of the “Safest Refineries in the World” Recertifies as VPP Star Site

BENICIA – Given the intense scrutiny Cal/OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) team gives its prospective and ongoing Star sites, compliments aren’t exactly a routine matter. But at the Nov. 19 celebration of Valero Benicia’s recertification in the program, VPP Manager Iraj Pourmehraban gave the oil refinery the highest plaudit he could. Not only is the … Read More »

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The Biggest Gets There the Fastest

EL SEGUNDO — The largest company to qualify for California’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) also got there the fastest. Now, Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, which occupies a huge campus in the middle of this town south of Los Angeles International Airport plus two other nearby sites, is the 84th workplace to fly a Cal/VPP … Read More »

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Nibbi Brothers: Raising the Game

Dr. Kendon Dressel, safety director for Nibbi Brothers General Contractors, is a proud native of Canada, and when Cal-OSHA Reporter visited the firm in February, the Canadian Olympic hockey team has just suffered a stinging defeat by the Americans in a preliminary game. While pained about the loss, he told us, “There’s still time.” Indeed … Read More »

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CEA Safety Awards, Part II

Construction Employers Association (CEA) is honoring 39 of its member companies for excellence in safety, in the completion of its awards program. At its annual meeting in January, CEA recognized a number of individuals and presented its President’s Safety awards, given to companies that meet three of five criteria, including incident and lost-workday rates 50% … Read More »

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Centered on Safety

A safety professional’s efforts leading to a sharp decrease in injuries at his firm, and a company that has gone almost five years without a lost-time incident were recognized by Sacramento’s Safety Center with Excellence in Safety awards. They were honored Feb. 5 at the center’s annual symposium. Chris Boylan, safety manager for the civil … Read More »

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CEA’s Safety Honors

CONCORD — Construction Employers Association (CEA) hosted part one of a two-part safety recognition program Jan. 20 when it honored a number of its members companies and one individual for their safety achievements. Honored were Jim Girk of Nibbi Brothers Associates, Inc., for Leadership in Safety, Hallmark Construction, Inc., as Most Improved Safety Program, and … Read More »

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VPP Workshop, Nov. 17

Cal/OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) unit holds a Cal/VPP Star workshop Nov. 17 in Oakland’s Harris State Building. The workshop, presented by current VPP participants, includes an overview of the application process, management commitment, employee involvement, hazard analysis, control and training and mentoring. The free workshop begins at 8 a.m. on the second floor, room … Read More »

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