A testament to our safety record, Hunter was chosen as one of three companies in Arizona designated to represent the construction industry in the ADOSH Construction Voluntary Protection Program.  This prestigious designation recognizes outstanding efforts of employers and employees who have achieved exemplary occupational safety and health standards and is a testament to the efforts made by management, the employees and ADOSH. Hunter is committed to continually improving our Safety and Health Management System to ensure a safe work environment for each and every employee.

A list of recognized Arizona VPP companies, including Hunter Contracting, can be viewed at the following Federal OSHA web site: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/sitebystate.html#Arizona

On August 27, 2010, Hunter was recognized by Darin Perkins, Director of the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH), as a VPP Star company. VPP Star status is the highest form of recognition given by ADOSH and OSHA for companies exhibiting injuries below the national average and for implementing effective safety and health management systems. On October 22, 2010, Hunter celebrated VPP Star status with a ceremony at our corporate offices:

Steve Padilla, Hunter Contracting's President and CEO, speaks at the CVPP ceremony.		Darin Perkins, Director of the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (right), presents the VPP plaque to Ed Nickels, Crane Operator (left), who accepts the VPP plaque on behalf of the general workforce.
Steve Padilla, Hunter's President and CEO (right), presents Susan Johns, Risk Manager for the City of Casa Grande, a plaque for participating in the VPP program, which she accepts on behalf of the City of Casa Grande.		Sam Napolitano (Hunter's CFO), David Martin (AGC Arizona Chapter President), Steve Padilla (Hunter's President and CEO) and Chuck English (Hunter's Vice President Southwest Division Manager) came out to support Hunter's commitment to safety.

As VPP is about protecting the employee, representatives from the general workforce - including subcontractors - accept the VPP flag on behalf of everyone at Casa Grande WRF, Gilbert Shop and Offices.