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
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
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
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 …
National Safety Month: Week Three – Fatigue
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. …
National Safety Month: Week Two – Slips, Trips and Falls
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. …
Langley Celebrates North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
The Langley Small Packaging plastics facility celebrated the annual North American Safety and Health Week (NAOSH) May 5-11. NAOSH Week presents an excellent opportunity to focus, reinforce, and strengthen the facility’s commitment to occupational safety and health. Throughout the week, employees participated in health and safety activities as facility leadership took the opportunity to reinforce the importance of safety in …
National Safety Month: Week One – Hazard Recognition
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. …
Langley Wins Safety Innovation Award
On April 24, the Langley Small Packaging facility was awarded the Manufacturing Safety Innovator Award for Workplace Wellness at the annual British Columbia Safety Pinnacle Awards Gala. The gala is held by the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of British Columbia each year and recognizes the continuing achievements or investments made by organizations in safety management systems. The Langley facility received this …
Automation of Repetitive Tasks Leads to Improved Safety for Employees
Fiber drum producing facilities are required to take additional measures to clean new units for customers in the food, pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries. Until recently, the Large Packaging Chicago Fiber facility met the higher hygiene standards by manually wiping top chimes and vacuuming the interior of each fiber drum produced. In 2018, the drum cleaning process at Chicago Fiber …