Published:
Cal/OSHA Honors Gallo Family Vineyards: First Ag Business to Receive Distinguished Safety Award
(BUSINESS WIRE) - California Department of Industrial Relations:
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What:
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To recognize Gallo Family Vineyards and it's Farm Labor Contractors
as the first in
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the agricultural industry to receive the Cal/OSHA Golden Gate
Partnership Award
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Who:
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Michael Alvarez, Cal/OSHA Consultation Regional Manager
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When:
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November 5, 2009
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11:00 a.m.
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Where:
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Gallo Family Vineyards
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3387 Dry Creek Road
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Healdsburg, CA 95448
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Why:
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To acknowledge Gallo Family Vineyards and its Farm Labor
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Contractors for their commitment to workplace safety.
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Background
Cal/OSHA is proud to recognize its partnership with growers and their
farm labor contractors to ensure the safety and health of California's
workers. This new partnership is an innovative approach to improving
occupational safety and health in the agricultural industry.
Cal/OSHA will present Golden Gate Letters of Recognition to the
following Farm Labor Contractors associated with the coastal Gallo
Family Vineyards, who are awarded the recognition for effective
implementation of their Injury and Illness Prevention Programs: Alondra
Gonzalez Lara Farm Corp.; Hilario Rodriguez FLC; Sergio Alba Velazquez
FLC; Servin Lopez Vineyard Management Inc; and, Viramontes Vineyard
Management Co.
Golden Gate Partnership Recognition program, an entry level program, is
site specific and acknowledges employers who have shown a commitment to
workplace safety by establishing an effective injury and illness
prevention program.
Participation in Cal/OSHA Consultation partnership programs provides
benefits that include a reduction in injuries and illnesses, lower
workers' compensation costs, higher quality and productivity, as well as
statewide recognition as a quality employer.
California Department of Industrial Relations
Dean Fryer,
415-703-5050
Erika Monterroza, 415-703-5050
Internet: www.dir.ca.gov
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