A strong safety system in a manufacturing facility is worthy of recognition and celebration. In May, our Hawesville and Dryden mills received prestigious awards for outstanding safety performance and leadership.
In Brief: Safety at Resolute (video)
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.
Our Safety Goals Contribute to Success and Sustainability at Domtar
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.
CSB releases safety video on paper mill incident
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.
Prevention and safe use of compressed air in the paper industry
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.
Lithium batteries get the top score based on OSHA’s safety ranking.
Lead-acid batteries are not as safe… But is that a surprise?
Resolute’s Health & Safety Performance: 2021 Highlights
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.
Millar Western pulp mill ends 2021 with zero safety incidents
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.
The Navia biofactory consolidated its excellent safety results in 2021, fifteen times better than the industry average
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.
Resolute Forest’s safety-first focus pays off for community
MENOMINEE—Resolute Forest Products’ pulp mill on the river in Menominee is approaching nine years without a worker injury.
Safety coaching
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.
Resolute’s Menominee Pulp Mill Surpasses 1.75M Hours Injury-Free
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.
Resolute wins gold for our 2020 health and safety performance
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’s health & safety performance: 2020 highlights
Resolute is committed to providing our employees and contractors with healthy and safe work environments.
Gas Hazards, Safety and Misconceptions in the Pulp and Paper Industry
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.
Building a Safety Culture: An Interview with Michael DiFranco
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 our Mindset Serves as Paper Industry Employee Safety Motto
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.”
Domtar Marks Safety Milestones for National Safety Month 2021
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.
WorkSafeBC releases high-risk strategies and industry initiatives for 2021-2023
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.
Functional Safety in practice
From project management to design and planning of SIS, safety loop calculation and life cycle of SIS
All UPM Raflatac factories now certified to the latest Occupational Health and Safety Management System standard: ISO 45001:2018
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.
Domtar Sites in South Carolina Receive Workplace Safety Awards
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.