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Plant Conversion With Optimal Workplace Safety

Case Study

The Challenge
Ensure workplace safety in a newly converted paper mill.
The Solution
Implement comprehensive safety identification solutions.
The Result
High workplace safety achieved for efficient operations.

A large, global paper manufacturer achieved a high workplace safety level before the start of operations in a new recycled cardboard production facility. Brady Corporation provided an action plan based on safety expertise and its wide range of safety identification solutions.

Challenges

A global paper manufacturer transformed a large paper mill into a recycled cardboard production facility for product packaging. The installation of new machinery and the optimized internal layout of the plant created a need for updated safety and identification solutions:

  • The new machinery required identification of energy and material flows via new cabling and piping.
  • New tools were necessary for safe maintenance of machinery, ensuring compliance with the company’s safety procedures.
  • The plant’s new layout required updated safety signalization to inform, warn, and guide coworkers effectively.

Solutions

Pipe markers

Brady offered pipe markers pre-printed to specifications to identify the contents of pipes throughout the facility. Identified pipe contents inform coworkers, third-party contractors, and first responders about potentially dangerous pipe contents and help achieve adapted behavior around these pipes. Brady also presented the BBP37 Multicolor & Cut Sign & Label Printer so the customer could create their own pipe markers on-site to respond quickly to future needs.

Lockout/Tagout

Together with the customer, Brady designed a Lockout/Tagout plan for the entire plant to achieve a high level of machine maintenance safety. With Lockout/Tagout, machine energy can be neutralized during maintenance to avoid accidents. Brady scoped and documented the project and identified optimal lockout devices, padlock types, padlock engraving, and padlock key types before implementing the project in the workplace.

Signs

Brady also suggested and implemented safety signs at selected locations in the plant. Safety signs help to inform or warn coworkers about risks, mandatory personal protection, and prohibited behavior.

Sleeves

During the safety identification project, Brady also provided zero halogen sleeves to identify a large number of new electrical cables in the plant. Identified cables provide better insight for maintenance planning and troubleshooting.

Results

With these solutions in place, the paper manufacturer was able to achieve a high level of workplace safety for an efficient start of operations in the newly converted plant.