Safety Spotlight: Onyx Building Group Earns Prestigious Safety Award

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Leo Carlino from ICW Group, Nicole Caya-Winfield from Onyx Building Group, Inc., and Drew Garcia from Rancho Measa Insurance Services, Inc.

Onyx Building Group, Inc., a woman-owned C-9 & C-35 contractor specializing in drywall and metal framing, lath, plaster, EIFs, and air/vapor barrier systems was presented with the Excellence in Safety Award by Tom Jolliff and Leo Carlino from ICW Group, a San Diego-based insurance carrier recognized nationally as an industry leader.

"Onyx is proud to receive the Excellence in Safety Award from ICW Group and we certainly attribute our success to teamwork," said Nicole Caya-Winfield, President at Onxy Building Group, Inc. "Our team and the safety of our employees, subcontractors and environment is at the heart of what we do."

Caya-Winfield explains, "together we look to eliminate risk and plan ahead for future advancement and success, not only on the jobsite but throughout our industry as well. We are proud of the men and women who make up our team and celebrate their dedication to safety, one another and the job at hand."

"This is a pretty big honor," said Drew Garcia from Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. "ICW only gives out two awards a year."

The award was presented on Monday, March 19, 2018 for Onyx Building Group's stellar track record of safety in the workplace.

About Onyx Building Group, Inc.

Onyx Building Group, Inc. was established in 2009 as a woman-owned small business specializing in federal work. For the last four years, performing on a variety of projects from F-22 radar facilities, battle command centers, bachelor enlisted quarters, and deployment centers Onyx has established itself in the construction industry. As a California licensed C-9 and C-35 contractor specializing in drywall and metal framing, lath, plaster, EIFs and air/vapor barrier systems, Onyx has spanned its reach across the Western United States. Having been a partner on a variety of construction teams taking pride in reputation and quality work, Onyx continually meets and exceeds the industry standards demanded by the projects performed. While Onyx’s experience in this sector has proven invaluable, they continually strive to cultivate an attitude of progress and improvement. For more information, visit onyxbuilding.com.

ICW Group Provides OSHA 10 Training

Author, Steve Medellin, Sr. Risk Management Consultant, ICW Group.

I would like to personally thank you and Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc for coordinating and setting up the construction OSHA 10-hour class, which was conducted at the MAAC Center, located at 1355 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, California 91911.  The class was held on October 25 & 26, 2017.  We had eight different companies and a total of 13 students, which participated in this training opportunity.  The snacks you provided every morning were delicious and very much appreciated.

This was a two-day course which covered a variety of topics such as:  Intro to OSHA, Fatal Four Hazards (Fall Protection, Caught in or between, Electrical exposures, Struck-By hazards), Material Handling/Storage/Use, and Stairways/Ladders were all taught by me.  

Two sections, Occupational Health Hazards & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), taught by Glenn Ingraham.  One section on Heat Illness Prevention taught by Tom Jolliff.  There was a total of ten hours of instruction time on the topic of hazards on construction sites. 

Rancho Mesa Chosen as "Dream Agency" by ICW Group

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

As a thank you for our partnership, ICW Group provided lunch, raffle items, gifts and a basketball competition with the Double Shot Arcade System for Rancho Mesa Employees at the agency's office in Santee, CA on Monday, October 16, 2017. 

All who participated had a wonderful time.

Thank you ICW Group!

Rancho Mesa Hosts Workers' Compensation Anti-Fraud Workshop

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa clients gathered at the Fraud Within the CA Workers' Compensation System Workshop on Thursday, August 10, 2017 held at the San Diego Christian College campus in Santee.  ICW Group’s, Christopher Dill from the Special Investigations Unit, gave an informative presentation.

ICW Group' Special Investigations Unit has been nationally recognized for its significant contribution towards the prosecution of, what California Department of Insurance deemed to be, one of the largest cases of Workers’ Compensation health care fraud in state history.  

Christopher provided an overview of the elements of the cases which made up “Operation Back Lash,”  the role of advanced analytics in the identification of patterns associated with the criminal schemes,  and what can potentially be learned from those patterns.

To learn more about Fraud within the CA Workers' Compensation System, contact Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. at (619) (619) 937-0164

ICW Provides OSHA 10 Workshop

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa hosted an OSHA 10 Workshop on April 18th and 19th, 2017.  It was presented by Steve Medellin from ICW Group at their Del Mar, CA offices.

Over ten different companies were represented at the workshop.

The training covered an overview of OSHA as an organization, its mission, employee rights and inspections.  It also included fall protection awareness and tested attendees ability to identify safety hazards and OSHA violations.

Attendees who completed the 10 hours of instruction receive an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Heath card. 

Rancho Mesa offers regular workshops on various topics.  Visit the Workshops page for a current list of upcoming workshops.

Team Zamora Captures 2017 ICW Ryder Cup Event

Rancho Mesa’s President Dave Garcia joined Paul Zamora, VP of Underwriting for ICW Group, and was part of the “Team Zamora” winning team at this year’s ICW Ryder Cup Championship.  

Team Zamora prevailed over Team Engel 12-8 in the match play format. The matches were held at the magnificent Pechanga Journey Golf Resort and Casino in Temecula California.