SUPPORTING YOUR SAFETY


SOLV Energy Achieves OSHA VPP Status on Three Projects


SOLV Energy held a ceremony to mark attaining VPP status on three projects. I


n the realm of renewable energy, AGC of California member SOLV Energy stands out in the world of health and safety. Recently, SOLV Energy achieved a


significant milestone: three of its jobsites – the Oberon 1 & 2, Arica solar project, and Victory Pass solar project in eastern Riverside County – have been honored with the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) designation by the California Di- vision of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA).


Tis accolade is a testament to SOLV


Energy’s unwavering dedication to revolu- tionize the energy industry and uphold the highest standards of safety and well-being for its workforce. SOLV Energy has been on a mission


to transform the energy landscape, bring- ing cleaner power solutions to its com- munities. From humble beginnings, the company has grown into a workforce of more than 800 dedicated employees. Te journey, which began with installing ar-


rays for local businesses, has evolved into powering entire neighborhoods. Te Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)


is a program administered by the Occupa- tional Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States. It’s designed to recognize and promote effective safety and health management systems in workplaces. Companies that participate in the VPP


go above and beyond standard safety reg- ulations. Tey implement comprehensive safety programs and continuously strive for excellence in workplace safety. Tis pro- gram is designed to encourage employers and employees to work together to create a safe and healthy work environment. “Nothing is more important than the


place where people, tools, equipment, and task meet,” commented Michael Darling, vice president – safety, environmental and health for SOLV Energy. “Everything a safety department must do starts there. Policy, procedure, and training are only as effective as the understanding of the task by the worker and the support they


are given to accomplish that task safely.” Te recognition from Cal/OSHA’s VPP


Program is a significant achievement. It affirms the company’s position as a front- runner in the industry and inspires it to keep raising the bar for safety and excellence. Tis recognition doesn’t just bolster SOLV Ener- gy’s reputation – it solidifies its commitment to creating a safer, more sustainable future. SOLV Energy took several concrete steps to achieve the VPP status, according to Darling. “We worked closely with the California unions, labor, millwrights and electrical, engaged the owners and spent a year interacting with Cal/OSHA consulting to see that our safety plan was effectively written and implemented,” he noted. Darling added that the company re-


mains steadfast in its pursuit of innovation, determined to lead the way in renewable energy. SOLV Energy’s recent recognition in Cal/OSHA’s VPP Program underscores its unwavering dedication to excellence in both renewable energy and workplace safety and health.


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