Life Saving Rules: Safety Controls

Michelle MachenOur Stories, Industrial Solutions, Large Packaging, Reconditioning, Safety, Small Packaging

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.SAFETY CONTROLSSafety controls are any devices or barriers that exists to protect the safety of people working with or near equipment. No employee …

Foundations of a Safe Work Environment and Culture

Michelle MachenMauser News, Safety

Safety is all about people. At Mauser Packaging Solutions, our dedicated workers are our biggest asset. It is our ethical responsibility to ensure that each employee goes home safe and unharmed, every day. To aid in fulfilling this responsibility, Mauser Packaging Solutions is implementing a Global Health and Safety Policy in 2020 that outlines the Company’s commitment to support safe …

Meet Mauser Leaders – Environmental, Health and Safety

Michelle MachenOur Stories, Employee Profiles, Safety

KIMBERLY MILLERVice President, Environmental Health and SafetyKimberly (Kim) Miller joined Mauser Packaging Solutions as an EHS Director in 2018 with the acquisition of Industrial Container Services (ICS). Before the ICS acquisition, Kim spent two years as an EHS Director with ICS. As part of the North American Large Packaging and Reconditioning business unit consolidation in 2019, Kim moved into her …

Safety 2020 Stand Down- Safety Depends on Everyone

Michelle MachenMauser News, Safety

Mauser Packaging Solutions makes every effort to provide a safe and healthy environment for all those who work for and with our company. Safety is a cooperative undertaking requiring an ever-present safety consciousness on the part of every employee. Only through cooperative efforts, can a safety culture that is in the best interest of all be established and preserved. To …

Erkelenz, Germany Reconditioning Facility Reaches Safety Milestone

Michelle MachenOur Stories, International Packaging, Safety

On November 25, the Erkelenz, Germany Reconditioning facility reached 1,000 days without a safety accident. Erkelenz Plant Manager Theo Laubach credits this achievement to the diligent safety commitment demonstrated by every employee, every day. “We always follow the rules and pay extra attention to the cleanliness and order in the production area. In addition to training our employees regularly on …

Reconditioning Reduces Safety Incidents Over the Last 12 Months

Michelle MachenOur Stories, Industrial Solutions, Reconditioning, Safety

An increased focus on safety is making a difference in our Reconditioning business unit. As of the end of June, Reconditioning has reported a 29.8% reduction in recordable incidents and a 32.5% reduction in lost time/restricted incidents over the previous 12 months. The Eastern region of the business unit led in incident reduction with a 47.4% reduction in recordable incidents …

New Protocol in Edmonton Facility Improves Safety

Michelle MachenOur Stories, Industrial Solutions, Reconditioning, Safety

The reconditioning facility in Edmonton, Canada has implemented a new protocol to improve the safety of employees and visitors. Prior to the implementation of the new protocol, drivers making deliveries to the facility would enter the facility and walk around un-supervised in areas with heavy forklift traffic. Following an employee reporting the potential hazard, a safety protocol requiring drivers to …

Garland, Texas Facility Reaches 15 Years Without Lost Time Due to an Incident

Michelle MachenOur Stories, Safety, Small Packaging

On May 19, the Garland, Texas Small Packaging facility reached 15 years without lost time due to a safety incident. On June 25, employees celebrated with a steak lunch and commemorative shirts. Carlos Trevino, Maintainer at Garland, credits the accomplishment to the people and their behavior at the facility. “Most of the team are veterans. They have seen accidents in …

National Safety Month: Week Four – Impairment

Michelle MachenOur Stories, Safety

Safety is a top priority at Mauser Packaging Solutions. During the month of June, the US recognizes National Safety Month by calling attention to workplace safety. At Mauser, we will continue to place a strong emphasis on redefining safety during the month of June while recognizing the ongoing efforts our facilities are taking to ensure employee safety in the workplace. …

Mason, Ohio Breaks Facility Safety Record

Michelle MachenOur Stories, Industrial Solutions, Large Packaging, Safety

On June 5, the Large Packaging facility in Mason, Ohio reached 123 consecutive days without an OSHA recordable injury; breaking the facility’s previous record of days without an injury. In the past, this metal drum facility has had a high rate of annual injuries and incidents. This safety achievement confirms that there has been a positive shift in Mason’s safety …