The Tech Box
March 25, 2024
Ensuring the safety and health of your team members in the corrugated industry is a top priority for the Fibre Box Association (FBA). Through its Safety and Health Committee, the FBA has proactively enhanced safety protocols and practices within the industry, like our Innovation in Safety Award, and through the Recommendations, FAQs, and Documents we offer on the FBA website.
FBA's Safety and Health Committee led the creation of the Innovation in Safety Award. This award acknowledges individuals or teams who have developed or improved safety innovations that effectively address workplace hazards. These innovations can range from novel devices to creative solutions that enhance safety within manufacturing environments. To qualify for the Innovation in Safety Award, recipients must demonstrate tangible improvements in safety measures, such as reducing accidents, injuries, or potential hazards. The innovation should seamlessly integrate into the workplace and yield precise results, such as improved engagement or reduced errors. The deadline to submit your 2023 Innovation in Safety is April 5, 2024.
The FBA's Safety and Health Committee extends its guidelines to encompass critical areas like Rotary Die Cutter (RDC), Flexo Machine Guarding, Folder-Gluer Machine Guarding, and Conveyor Safety Recommendations. These recommended guidelines are available on the FBA website under the Recommendations section. We offer comprehensive insights and best practices to enhance safety protocols across various manufacturing processes. These Recommendations come with Inventory and Corrective Action Plan (CAP) forms that you can use as is or change to meet your needs. All of these are available on our website.
In addition to these initiatives, the FBA provides a range of safety guidelines covering various aspects of workplace safety, including Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), Exposure Control Plans (Bloodborne Pathogens), and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). These guidelines are crucial for maintaining a safe work environment, preventing injuries, and complying with relevant regulations such as those set by OSHA.
For instance, the Powered Industrial Truck Compliance recommendations outline training and evaluation requirements for employees operating such trucks. Similarly, the Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens emphasizes risk assessment, control methods, post-exposure evaluation, communication, and recordkeeping.
Industry best practices, such as using face shields for eye hazards and implementing a comprehensive Hand Safety Policy, further contribute to workplace safety. By adhering to these safety guidelines and industry best practices, employers can prioritize the well-being of their team members while ensuring compliance with relevant safety regulations.
FBA provides various resources to ensure workplace safety, including Safety Recommendations, FAQs, and Guidelines. FBA recognizes the importance of innovation in promoting safety in the industry and is moving to award those who make significant contributions in this area.
Thanks,
Chase
Chase Kammerer is the Technical Services Manager at Fibre Box Association (FBA). If you have technical questions about the corrugated industry, you can reach him directly at ckammerer@fibrebox.org.