How Can We Improve Safety Culture in a New Paper Plant After a Fatal Accident?

rajenvs84@gmail.com
I am working in the paper industry as a safety officer. Recently, a fatal accident occurred at our plant. I want to implement a few safety culture changes at our plant. Please guide me. It is a very new industry. What safety policies would be relevant to a paper plant?
ashish golden
First, you should create a medical policy for each employee and provide them with safety items for every department. Additionally, appoint at least one employee who is trained in first aid.

Regards,
Ashish
Delhi
naga_manthra
Safety Policy Includes:

• An onsite emergency manual.
• An off-site emergency manual.
• Safety instructions displayed at all relevant areas.
• All areas to be designated as no-smoking zones.
• Allocate a separate smoking zone away from factory working/stock premises.
• Stocking areas should be wired with fireproof cables and lighting.
• Proper ventilation, natural illumination, and fire doors (fully metal fabricated fire doors).
• Water sprinklers to be installed.
• Fire hydrant system to be installed (with operational license).
• Smoke detectors to be installed in operation/stores area.
• No wood particles allowed inside the premises.
• Built-in hot work permit system; no welding or gas cutting work to be done without a permit.
• Before permitting, the areas should be evacuated.
• Fire safety exits on all four sides.
• Fire safety training for employees at least once a quarter.
• Fire safety mock drills at least once every 6 months.
• Usage of fire extinguisher and fire hydrant training at least once every 6 months.
• Emergency response team to be identified and given training on the above without fail.
• No cable trays inside working premises.
• No junction boxes or connection of wires inside premises (only full-length cables should be laid).
• Switches to be located outside the working area.
• Welding/cutting work to be done under strict supervision with a fire extinguisher/bucket of water/bucket of sand.
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