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Published by Candace Bentel, 2019-07-18 03:51:54

GSAW 2019

Global Safety Awareness Week
What does our 2019 theme mean?
Sappi’s 2019 safety theme ‘We value safety’ speaks to the value that we place on the safety of our employees and stakeholders. We believe that safety is more than just a priority, it is integral to our values. A priority is something that changes due to outside in uences and demands. A value is something that outside in uences can't change.
The inclusion of an explicit reference to safety in our group value statement demonstrates our commitment to safety and that we see it at the core of who we are: At Sappi, we do business with integrity and courage; making smart decisions which we execute with speed. Our values are underpinned by an unrelenting focus on and commitment to safety.
Special online edition
Yes!We value
safety, we value life
At Sappi, Global Safety Awareness Week (GSAW) has become synonymous with fun, focused activities, workshops and displays that remind us to put safety
rst in everything we do. This year, from 10 to 14 June, the safety awareness programmes at our of ces, mills and forestry units were planned around the theme, ‘We value safety’, or stated differently: we value the role that safety plays in building a successful Sappi where every life count.
Sappi Southern Africa focused on the Life Saving Rules, which were launched in 2018. Many of the GSAW activities highlighted the practical application of these rules in different scenarios. Fun games and challenges also encouraged hands-on participation. Cyber safety and personal safety skills were also emphasised.
Our Sappi Trading of ces used workshops, safety presentations and the signing of safety pledges to promote awareness of the 2019 theme. At some units, employees also safeguarded their of ce spaces against common hazards prevalent in that area.
In Sappi Europe, GSAW was marked by staff from different departments putting together safety displays that highlighted hazards and corrective actions – at work and at home - that will help keep people safe. Health and wellness also had a place in the spotlight, with exercise, good eating habits, massages to relief stress and various health tests, prompting staff to pursue a healthier lifestyle.
Employees at Sappi North America spent the week participating in safety games, hosting displays and inviting various health and safety vendors to bring the theme across. Focus was also placed on outdoor safety, good ergonomics, becoming more active and knowing what to do in an emergency situation.
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Sappi Trading 5 Sappi Europe 5-8 Sappi North America 9-10
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Sappi Southern Africa
Ngodwana Mill
Each section at the mill had interactive exhibition stalls that showcased the SSA region’s life saving rules. Several safety awards for vigilance and exceptional safety effort were also handed out.
The Best Safety Representative of the Year award went to Gideon Mkhabela and Edward Khoza. From left: Pat McGrady, Steve Salzwedel, winners Edward and Gideon, Naresh Naidoo and Nic Dreyer.
This year’s Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) Observer of the Year award went to Romano Botes (second left). In the past year, he did 83 observations and identi ed 95 risk behaviours. From left: Pat McGrady, Romano, Naresh Naidoo, Duncan Edwards and Nic Dreyer.
Global Business Services
Nomzamo Bukani (left) is all smiles as she receives a safety gift from Radhika Mothilall from the safety committee.
Zivikele Mzobe and Penny Jenkins doing a demonstration on Life saving rule 3: using of ce machinery for its intended purpose to avoid injury on duty.
Wellbeing practitioner Orienda Pepu giving an insightful presentation on the effects and dangers of substance abuse in the workplace.
Rosebank Head Of ce
Contractors at IPSS Security talking about the ‘We value safety’ theme and how it applies to Sappi Southern Africa’s life saving rules.
Matshediso Moshoeshoe and Melanie Baloyi are ready for the on-the-spot challenge, involving randomly asked questions to test employees’ knowledge of the life saving rules.
Cyber security expert Ryan Hogarth sharing with staff tips on how to use the internet and social media safely.
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Global Safety Awareness Week
Saiccor Mill
Staff playing a safety game depicting one of the SSA region’s life saving rules.
The mill hosted a fun fair, where each employee received a ‘safety passport’ that they had to complete by taking part in several safety games and quizzes. Philani Mthembu with his completed passport and a safety gift.
Krish Naidu signing the mill’s life saving rules pledge board.
Sappi Forests KwaZulu-Natal
BM Enterprise staff doing a safety song and dance performance at the High ats plantation in KZN South.
Zululand contractors receiving their ‘one million hours free of lost time injury’ certi cates during the safety event held in KwaMbonambi.
Sappi VCC of ce employees putting their martial arts skills to the test as Wayne Raman, from the company Engineering Fitness, share some useful techniques to defend oneself during an attack.
Sappi Forests Mpumalanga
There was a great turnout at Leguaan Dam where the Inkwazi district’s GSAW celebrations were held. Activities included a safety play and exhibitions.
Anneke van Schoor from Lowveld Venom Supplies mesmerised the crowd with her interesting talk and demonstration on snakes – a very real safety hazard in a forestry environment.
Dumisane Ngwenya from Zama Forestry had an accident involving a chainsaw, which resulted in him being absent from work for a year. He shared his story with attendees so that they could learn from his mistakes.
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Sappi Southern Africa
Stanger Mill
Ashim Shaik from Pulp Engineering standing next to his team’s display relating to Life saving rule 5, urging staff to comply with lifting and suspended load safety requirements.
In the production departments, the Pulp Engineering team walked away with the trophy for the best display.
Marius Benade (left) and Pat McGrady posing for a fun picture next to a safety display.
Technology Centre
One of the Tech Centre teams busy solving the safety puzzle challenge. GSAW activities at this unit were all focused on improving safety awareness.
Nelson Sefara handing over the rst prize for the safety crossword challenge to Maria Mashifane.
The team winning the safety puzzle challenge (from left): Gugu Ntanjana, Berdine Coetzee, Peter Makola, Rose Thibela, Lebogang Ramatong and Esther Seanego (front).
Tugela Mill
Siya Myeni giving a thumbs up to the Life Saving Rules initiative launched across the SSA region. GSAW provided staff an opportunity to learn more about these rules through various departmental displays.
Bongani Mthembu showing an example of a hostage box by applying Life saving rule 1 – complying with lock-out and work permit requirements.
The Tugela NSSC team presenting a ‘show and tell’ on Life saving rules 1 and 7. Rule 7 alerts people to the dangers of uncontrolled exposure to hazardous chemical substances and biological agents.
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Sappi Trading
In our Sappi Trading of ces, some staff spend hours working in front of a computer, while others endure pressure travelling and meeting with customers. During GSAW, everyone was encouraged to pay attention to workplace safety and mental health.
Two Udemy training courses were introduced during the week, with self-checking processes recommended to make sure that people are not suffering from any workplace safety or health issues that may cause physical injury or mental fatigue.
Employees committed to value safety – both in their work and personal lives.
Bronwyn Bamber and Morgan Moodley signing the safety pledge in the Sappi Export Services of ce in South Africa.
Above: In the Brazil of ce, colleagues declared their commitment to safety by signing a safety pledge. From left: Flavio Ignacio, Adilia Almeida, Bruna Liberatori and Tatiana Correia.
Wellness and safety
go hand in hand. In
the Colombia of ce,
employees do exercises
and stretches every day
to avoid carpal tunnel
syndrome (numbness/
tingling in the arms and
hands) and lower spine
problems, which are two
of the most common health risks in an of ce-based environment. Ana María Garzón (left) and Jose Mora demonstrating the exercises.
Sappi Europe
Left: After a sharing session on the importance of workplace safety and mental health in the Hong Kong of ce, employees signed a safety pledge.
Global Safety Awareness Week
Alfeld Mill
Employees learning from company paramedics how to save a life and respond to an emergency.
The noise pyramid giving an impression of how it feels if your hearing is damaged. This simulation alerted people to the importance of wearing the correct safety gear.
An increase in road traf c accidents prompted displays where people could see with their own eyes how pedestrians ‘disappear’ when drivers ignore their vehicle’s blind spot whilst driving.
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Sappi Europe
Brussels of ce
Colleagues in Brussels undertook activities that helped to improve the rather sedentary of ce-based lifestyle – a hazard to safety and overall wellbeing. A healthy breakfast was a good start.
Shiatsu massage sessions, using a special chair, focused on stress relief and back health.
A presentation on safe behaviour at work was followed by several workshops, including ‘moving at work is healthy’, aimed at encouraging a more active lifestyle.
Carmignano Mill
The different departments at the mill each had a safety stand. For example, laboratory staff did some experiments to show
the chemical risks at home. Production transformed typically children’s games into safety games and Workshop showcased domestic electrical risks.
Loretta Dalla Vecchia, Barbara Ramina and Carla Zaramella posing for a ‘safety rules’ photo.
The importance of good ergonomics and healthy eating, presented at this booth, also featured on the GSAW agenda.
Condino Mill
The Red Cross and re brigade also attended the event and presented some practical safety activities.
Each department had a safety stand, which attracted much interest on some of the risks to avoid at work and at home.
The Production department transformed a popular local children’s game (Goose) into a safety game.
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Global Safety Awareness Week
Ehingen Mill
Harald Wörz from the mill’s re brigade demonstrating how grease re reacts when it gets into contact with water.
Michael Schlecker from the Technical department attempting to ‘ y’ through rings, using virtual reality glasses in a ight simulator. This exercise shows how the brain controls multiple muscles, and why body tness and awareness are important elements of safety.
The mill’s ‘train the trainer’ team, Annuka Hirsi (left) and Marlis Sintschenko, organised some safety challenges to test mental savvy, focus and control. The games included turning a cup into a stable stand, juggling some sacks and holding weight bars for as long as possible.
Gratkorn Mill
Max Oberhumer (left) and Steffen Wurdinger taking part in a table tennis match to practice mindfulness and learn how to pay attention to others.
Employees learning how to keep the workplace clean, and thus safe for themselves and others.
Wolfgang Cerne explaining a new pre- assessment checklist to help staff assess and evaluate the risks of new tasks.
Kirkniemi Mill
The different sections at the mill showcased their tools and actions by which they value safety in their work area. Tommi Selenius demonstrated the safe use of tools in the Pulping department.
In the PM1 and 2 sections, staff could test out this sturdy piece of safety gear, called a knight glove.
Protecting our senses is crucial to workplace safety. Minna Elo (standing), a supplier of optical safety goggles, is measuring uid pressure in the eye.
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Sappi Europe
Lanaken Mill
A total of 16 safety workshops were held at the mill, covering topics such as risk analysis, pointing out dangerous situations and focusing on personal safety. It led to robust discussions.
Staff had the opportunity to complete an interactive safety quiz on their mobile phones.
Maastricht Mill
The Safety Challenge Escape Room was
one of the interactive activities at the mill. Escaping the room was only possible after successfully completing ve challenging assignments. Esther Smeets (left), Armand Somers and Daphe van Dosselaar set up the assignments.
During the Bradley Curve safety quiz, the attitude of participants towards safety was evaluated. Employees determined their safety attitude based on 20 statements.
During a safety debating competition, two teams had to debate either for or against a safety statement. This led to strong discussions and new insights.
Stockstadt Mill
Colin Olsen experiencing the danger found at inrunning nips at the simulator.
Health and wellness in action. Ulla Peura on
a bicycle, pedaling for a sumptuous smoothie.
Bernd Schreiner demonstrating the dangers of some everyday products. In this case, burning hydrogen that was released from the reaction of an alkaline drain pipe cleaner with water. The safety messages brought across: avoid the use of these types of cleaners, use safety gloves and glasses, don’t smoke and aerate the room during application.
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Sappi North America
Global Safety Awareness Week
Allentown
Multiple demonstrations were featured, promoting safe behaviour on and off the manufacturing oor, including hands-on re extinguisher training. Lockout/tagout demonstrations, which is when one isolates sources of energy on equipment for safety purposes, were also offered on the facility’s destacker and palletiser.
Boston of ce
In addition to a special safety presentation by TedTalk, Boston of ce staff raf ed off exciting prizes like a ring doorbell system and blenders to make healthy soups and smoothies. They also held a vendor fair and provided a healthy lunch.
Cloquet Mill
Somerset Mill
Vendors and displays promoted good health and safe practices. Some of the demonstrations included chainsaw safety and drunk driving, biometric screening for blood pressure, body mass index and cholesterol, as well as ergonomic support. Being surrounded by lush forests, it only made sense to provide tick removal kits as gifts, so that staff can enjoy outdoor work and recreation safely.
GSAW was celebrated by hosting health and safety vendors and educational displays, as well as prize drawings and a raf e. The mill also had a cook-out barbeque, with managers and supervisors serving hamburgers and refreshments to hourly employees.
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Sappi North America
South Portland
Claire Hutchins participating in the ‘scavenger hunt’, trying to nd safety items like site maps, re extinguishers, rst aid kits, re alarms, exits and more.
The South Portland re department gave de brillator demonstrations. Alan Rubin (right) gives it a try, while Maggie Corain looks on.
An InterMed ergonomic specialist demonstrating proper of ce stretches to break up the amount of sitting one does in the day. Linda Lessard, Charlie Young, Leigh Day, Jonathan Clancy, Ozan Tuzmen and Cortney Smart are practicing the stretches.
Technology Centre
The game-show style challenges allowed teams to earn ‘Sappi cash’ through fun games based on how well they answered questions on ergonomics, site safety, chemical hygiene, personal protective equipment and housekeeping. The team with the most cash won gift cards from Amazon.
Westbrook Mill
With a focus on preventing slips, trips and falls, the mill’s Ergonomics team created a balance test to educate workers on how balanced they truly are. Kathryn Morrison (Ergo instructor) is testing Greg Fredette on the balancing ball.
Don’t clown around with hand safety. The Paper Machine Safety Field team set up an informative booth that taught co-workers about the importance of hand protection. Curt Pease (front) is chatting to Jerry Burton (back left) and Kyle Irish manning the booth.
The Ultra Cast safety eld team display highlighted the dangers of chemical spills and tested staff’s knowledge about this hazard. Workers were challenged to toss a spill absorbent bag into the correct spill bucket. Anna Dubois (front left) is joined by Bob Cook Jr (front right) and Ralph Ketchum.
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