Proactive safety practices are embedded into every part of Resolute’s business. We foster continuous improvement by implementing world-class safety and health standards at each operation and by continually measuring safety performance.

Domtar recognizes safety as an essential element of our success and sustainability. That’s why our safety goals are a priority in our sustainability agenda moving toward 2030.

THE US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has released a new safety video about the 2020 fatal incident at the Evergreen Packaging paper mill in Canton, North Carolina, US.

A widely used energy source in pulp and paper mills, compressed air is a very clean, effective, and efficient form of energy. It is so common that we tend to forget the risks associated with it.

Lead-acid batteries are not as safe… But is that a surprise?

Resolute is committed to providing our employees and contractors with a healthy and safe work environment. We link safety to every part of our business by maintaining world-class standards and continuously measuring and improving our performance.

The close of 2021 marked a big safety milestone for our Whitecourt Pulp Division: for the first time since its start-up in 1988, the pulp mill passed an entire calendar year with no recordable incidents – that’s 0 lost-time accidents and 0 medical treatments.

Ence’s biofactory in Navia has closed the year 2021 with outstanding results in both safety and environmental performance, two of the company’s strategic priorities.

MENOMINEE—Resolute Forest Products’ pulp mill on the river in Menominee is approaching nine years without a worker injury.

Safety coaching is a systematic approach to lead safe behavior. Coaches discuss safety with their peers on a one-to-one basis, encouraging everyone to leverage personal commitment on safety. Personal responsibility and commitment to safety are especially highlighted during company-wide Safety Week.

Employees at our Menominee (Michigan) recycled pulp mill proudly presented checks to the Johnson Controls Backpack program and the Menominee Police Department’s canine (K9) unit at a ceremony held last week at the facility.

We are pleased to announce we have been recognized by The Stevie® Awards for Great Employers for our world-class health and safety performance in 2020.

Resolute is committed to providing our employees and contractors with healthy and safe work environments. 

In the pulp and paper industry, you face risks every day. These risks can include noise hazards, massive pulpwood loads sliding or falling, and the challenges associated with operating mechanical equipment.

The safety culture at Kadant Johnson starts with its leaders. To understand how this works in practice, I recently sat down with Michael DiFranco, the environmental health and safety (EHS) manager at Kadant Johnson. He shared his insights and perspective.

Safety is more than a goal for the paper and wood products industry - it’s a mindset. The people who develop, implement and monitor safety programs to help keep our employees safe are a key component to achieving “Goal Zero.” 

As we enter National Safety Month 2021 in June, we’re proud to say Domtar facilities are on a positive trend, with several sites or groups recently achieving safety milestones.

Richmond, B.C. — WorkSafeBC has published its high-risk strategies (HRS) and industry initiatives for 2021–2023, targeting industries and employers where the risks of serious injuries and fatalities are the highest.

From project management to design and planning of SIS, safety loop calculation and life cycle of SIS

UPM Raflatac has earned multi-site certification to the first edition of the ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System for its ten label stock production facilities.

Three Domtar facilities were among a group of nearly 150 South Carolina-based companies recognized for outstanding workplace safety at the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s annual safety awards ceremony.