In recent years, industrial packaging users have faced increased challenges with regard to load securing due to new legislation and transport controls. Often times, companies will use large quantities of load securing materials such as stretch or shrink wrap and strapping to ensure products arrive safely to their destination, in good condition and without damage. However, there is an alternative …
Life Saving Rules: Energy Isolation
Life Saving Rules are essential safety principles that when followed, will protect employees from serious injury or death. These rules were developed around hazards specific to Mauser Packaging Solutions and are focused, clear and simple, actionable, and observable.ENERGY ISOLATIONWorkers who service equipment, perform maintenance, or clear jam-ups can be exposed to the release of hazardous energy. Some common energy sources …
Life Saving Rules: Line of Fire
Life Saving Rules are essential safety principles that when followed, will protect employees from serious injury or death. These rules were developed around hazards specific to Mauser Packaging Solutions and are focused, clear and simple, actionable, and observable.LINE OF FIREIn safety, “Line of Fire” means the direction of movement (or potential movement) of an object. Incidents or injuries occur when …
Redefining Sustainability – Delivering Solutions Across the Full Packaging Life Cycle (Infographic)
We believe that packaging should be used more than once. Through the largest global reconditioning and return network, our unique closed loop system has helped customers reduce their impact on the environment for more than 30 years. In 2019 alone, we reconditioned more than 10 million IBCs and drums and generated more than 100 million pounds of recycled resin. Promoting …
East Brunswick Reaches Safety Milestone
On July 28, the East Brunswick Industrial Solutions facility reached 1 year without a lost time injury incident. This achievement is particularly significant in contrast with the facilities safety history in recent years. In 2018, the East Brunswick facility had 10 recordable accidents with three lost time injuries. “For this team to accomplish this milestone in the same environment and …
Get to Know Mauser Products: Infinity Series
The Infinity Series product line, which was first introduced in form of monolayer Open Head Plastic Drums more than 10 years ago, capitalizes on Mauser Packaging Solutions’ unique ability to collect, recondition, reuse, and recycle industrial packaging. This closed loop system gives packaging new life, while reducing environmental impact. The latest developments to the Infinity Series were designed to promote …
South Africa Facilities Recognize Mandela Day with Donations to Local Children’s Homes
Mauser Packaging Solutions Reconditioning employees in South Africa recognized Mandela Day on July 18 by making donations to local children’s homes. Employees from the Durban facility delivered a donation of food, blankets, and toiletries to St. Vincent Children’s Home while the Johannesburg site made a similar donation to Bulamahla Children’s Home in Thabisa. Due to COVID-19 precautions, employees were restricted …
Indianapolis Reaches New Safety Milestone
On July 11, the Indianapolis Small Packaging facility reached 3,285 days, which is 9 full years, without a lost time accident. Indianapolis continues to serve as an excellent role model demonstrating that no matter what disruptions come our way, and no matter what head winds are faced, great results can be achieved when safety is an unwavering value shared by …
Life Saving Rules: Confined Spaces
Life Saving Rules are essential safety principles that when followed, will protect employees from serious injury or death. These rules were developed around hazards specific to Mauser Packaging Solutions and are focused, clear and simple, actionable, and observable.CONFINED SPACESEvery year, thousands of workers are seriously injured when working in a confined space. On average in North America, two employees each …
The Top 5 Things to Know About the Mauser Packaging Solutions Used Container Collection Program
Every year, Mauser Packaging Solutions collects tens of millions of used, empty IBCs and plastic and steel drums from companies around the world. Why? It’s the right and responsible thing to do! We are committed to “Redefining Sustainability” and providing solutions that reduce our carbon footprint. Collection is the first step in responsibly extending the life cycle of industrial packaging. Here …