SDG&E Becomes First California Utility to Achieve Top Safety Honors with CAL/OSHA VPP Certification
SDG&E has made history by becoming the first California utility to receive the prestigious Cal/OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) safety certification at its Kearny Mesa facility. This recognition, the highest safety honor offered by California's occupational safety division, comes after a rigorous five-year evaluation process.
The facility, which serves as the backbone of SDG&E's regional electrical operations, demonstrated exceptional workplace safety practices, employee engagement, and injury prevention measures. The site also houses a 30-megawatt battery energy storage system, showcasing the company's commitment to innovation and reliability.
Key achievements highlighted by Cal/OSHA include innovative safety initiatives such as hazard reporting tools, ergonomic equipment upgrades, and employee-led safety briefings. The certification process evaluated the company's comprehensive training programs, proactive hazard prevention culture, and overall safety management systems, all of which exceeded standard regulatory requirements.
SDG&E ha fatto la storia diventando la prima utility della California a ricevere la prestigiosa certificazione di sicurezza Cal/OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) presso il suo stabilimento di Kearny Mesa. Questo riconoscimento, il più alto onore per la sicurezza offerto dalla divisione della sicurezza sul lavoro della California, arriva dopo un rigoroso processo di valutazione di cinque anni.
Lo stabilimento, che funge da pilastro per le operazioni elettriche regionali di SDG&E, ha dimostrato pratiche eccezionali di sicurezza sul lavoro, coinvolgimento dei dipendenti e misure di prevenzione degli infortuni. Il sito ospita anche un sistema di accumulo di energia a batteria da 30 megawatt, a testimonianza dell'impegno dell'azienda per l'innovazione e l'affidabilità.
Tra i risultati chiave evidenziati da Cal/OSHA ci sono iniziative innovative per la sicurezza, come strumenti per la segnalazione dei pericoli, aggiornamenti delle attrezzature ergonomiche e briefing sulla sicurezza condotti dai dipendenti. Il processo di certificazione ha valutato i programmi di formazione completi dell'azienda, la cultura proattiva nella prevenzione dei pericoli e i sistemi di gestione della sicurezza complessivi, tutti superiori ai requisiti normativi standard.
SDG&E ha hecho historia al convertirse en la primera empresa de servicios públicos de California en recibir la prestigiosa certificación de seguridad Cal/OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) en su instalación de Kearny Mesa. Este reconocimiento, el más alto honor de seguridad otorgado por la división de seguridad ocupacional de California, llega tras un riguroso proceso de evaluación de cinco años.
La instalación, que sirve como la columna vertebral de las operaciones eléctricas regionales de SDG&E, demostró prácticas excepcionales de seguridad en el lugar de trabajo, participación de los empleados y medidas de prevención de lesiones. El sitio también alberga un sistema de almacenamiento de energía a batería de 30 megavatios, que muestra el compromiso de la empresa con la innovación y la confiabilidad.
Los logros clave destacados por Cal/OSHA incluyen iniciativas de seguridad innovadoras como herramientas de reporte de peligros, mejoras en el equipo ergonómico y reuniones de seguridad lideradas por empleados. El proceso de certificación evaluó los programas de capacitación integral de la empresa, la cultura proactiva de prevención de peligros y los sistemas de gestión de seguridad en general, todos los cuales superaron los requisitos regulatorios estándar.
SDG&E는 Kearny Mesa 시설에서 Cal/OSHA 자발적 보호 프로그램(VPP) 안전 인증을 받은 최초의 캘리포니아 유틸리티로 역사에 한 획을 그었습니다. 이 인정은 캘리포니아 직업 안전 부서에서 제공하는 가장 높은 안전 영예로, 5년간의 엄격한 평가 과정을 거친 결과입니다.
이 시설은 SDG&E의 지역 전기 운영의 중추 역할을 하며, 뛰어난 작업장 안전 관행, 직원 참여 및 부상 예방 조치를 보여주었습니다. 이곳은 또한 30메가와트 배터리 에너지 저장 시스템을 갖추고 있어, 회사의 혁신과 신뢰성에 대한 헌신을 보여줍니다.
Cal/OSHA에서 강조한 주요 성과에는 위험 보고 도구, 인체공학적 장비 업그레이드 및 직원 주도의 안전 브리핑과 같은 혁신적인 안전 이니셔티브가 포함됩니다. 인증 과정에서는 회사의 종합 교육 프로그램, 능동적인 위험 예방 문화 및 전반적인 안전 관리 시스템이 평가되었으며, 모두 표준 규제 요구 사항을 초과했습니다.
SDG&E a marqué l'histoire en devenant la première entreprise de services publics de Californie à recevoir la prestigieuse certification de sécurité Cal/OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) dans son installation de Kearny Mesa. Cette reconnaissance, le plus haut honneur en matière de sécurité décerné par la division de la sécurité au travail de Californie, intervient après un processus d'évaluation rigoureux de cinq ans.
L'installation, qui sert de colonne vertébrale aux opérations électriques régionales de SDG&E, a démontré des pratiques exceptionnelles en matière de sécurité au travail, d'engagement des employés et de mesures de prévention des blessures. Le site abrite également un système de stockage d'énergie par batterie de 30 mégawatts, témoignant de l'engagement de l'entreprise envers l'innovation et la fiabilité.
Les réalisations clés mises en avant par Cal/OSHA comprennent des initiatives de sécurité innovantes telles que des outils de signalement des dangers, des mises à niveau d'équipement ergonomique et des briefings de sécurité dirigés par les employés. Le processus de certification a évalué les programmes de formation complets de l'entreprise, une culture proactive de prévention des dangers et les systèmes de gestion de la sécurité dans l'ensemble, tous dépassant les exigences réglementaires standard.
SDG&E hat Geschichte geschrieben, indem es das erste Versorgungsunternehmen in Kalifornien wurde, das die prestigeträchtige Cal/OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Sicherheitszertifizierung für seine Einrichtung in Kearny Mesa erhielt. Diese Anerkennung, die höchste Sicherheitsauszeichnung, die von der kalifornischen Abteilung für Arbeitssicherheit vergeben wird, erfolgt nach einem strengen fünfjährigen Bewertungsprozess.
Die Einrichtung, die das Rückgrat der regionalen Elektrooperationen von SDG&E bildet, zeigte außergewöhnliche Praktiken in der Arbeitssicherheit, Mitarbeiterengagement und Maßnahmen zur Verletzungsprävention. Der Standort beherbergt auch ein 30-Megawatt-Batteriespeichersystem, das das Engagement des Unternehmens für Innovation und Zuverlässigkeit unter Beweis stellt.
Zu den von Cal/OSHA hervorgehobenen wichtigsten Leistungen gehören innovative Sicherheitsinitiativen wie Werkzeuge zur Gefahrenberichterstattung, ergonomische Geräteaufrüstungen und von Mitarbeitern geleitete Sicherheitsbesprechungen. Der Zertifizierungsprozess bewertete die umfassenden Schulungsprogramme des Unternehmens, die proaktive Kultur der Gefahrenprävention und die allgemeinen Sicherheitsmanagementsysteme, die alle die standardmäßigen regulatorischen Anforderungen übertrafen.
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The Cal/OSHA VPP designation is the highest safety recognition offered by the nation's largest state-run division of occupational safety and health. It is reserved for organizations that demonstrate exemplary safety practices, employee engagement and injury prevention measures, exceeding standard regulatory requirements.
"Earning the VPP recognition highlights our profound commitment to a high-performance culture grounded in safety that not only protects but also inspires innovation and excellence across our organization," said SDG&E's Chief Operations Officer and Chief Safety Officer Kevin Geraghty. "This award isn't just a plaque on the wall; it reflects our shared values and relentless focus on protecting each other and the communities we serve."
SDG&E's Kearny Mesa team achieved this distinction after a rigorous five-year evaluation process, showcasing leading-edge safety protocols, comprehensive training programs and a proactive culture of hazard prevention. This achievement was made possible by the determination and collective effort of every employee who embraced a mindset of safety and excellence.
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Cal/OSHA representatives commended the Kearny Mesa office for its innovative safety initiatives, including hazard reporting tools, ergonomic equipment upgrades and employee-led safety briefings that empower workers to identify and resolve risks.
"We are thrilled to celebrate SDG&E's VPP certification, marking a significant milestone as the first utility in
SDG&E's pursuit of the VPP certification aligns with its broader safety strategy, which includes annual investments in cutting-edge training simulations, AI-powered risk analytics, and partnerships with local emergency responders.
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