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 …
National Safety Month – Week 4 – Driving
The same safe driving practices that apply to personal driving should be practiced when driving at work whether on the road or when driving industrial vehicles such as a forklift. Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of workplace deaths, and pedestrian fatalities are on the rise.Think through on-the-job risks to stay safe around vehicles in your workplace: Use …
National Safety Month – Week 3 – Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the science of designing a safe and efficient environment to work in, whatever and wherever that environment might be. Whether your day is spent standing on a production floor or sitting at a desk, ergonomics can reduce strain on the musculoskeletal system caused by awkward movement, repetitive motion or remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period …
National Safety Month – Week 2 – Mental Health Awareness
The primary focus of workplace safety will always be the physical safety of employees in the workplace. In the midst of the uncertainty in our world today, it is increasingly important to recognize the impact mental health has on workplace safety.Significant evidence supports the connection between individuals’ mental well-being and their ability to function at work. An employee dealing with …
National Safety Month – Week 1 – Safety is a Cooperative Undertaking
It takes everyone – at all levels of a company – to build and maintain a workplace safety culture. Safety is, and always will be, the top priority at Mauser Packaging Solutions. There is nothing more important to us than making sure everyone goes home injury-free, every day.The most effective way to promote employee safety is through the workplace culture …