Safety-Days
At our glass production facilities, we recognize the significant risks that come with our operations. From high temperatures and noise to emissions and moving machine parts, our work environment presents challenges that demand unwavering commitment to the well-being of our employees. To enhance safety, we focus on automation, comprehensive training, and supplying necessary equipment. This commitment extends beyond compliance with regulations. Mental health awareness is also integral to our approach.
Our understanding of a sustainable business model includes the duty of care towards our employees. Our goals are to promote a safety culture and reduce occupational accidents: both of these are decisive factors in ensuring reliable production. Occupational health and safety are essential to our long-term business success, so they are focus topics with strategic priority. The perception of the Vetropack brand, combined with the highest safety standards, also helps us to attract new talents who are enthusiastic about glass production. We are investing in a workplace culture where the focus is on raising awareness about work-related hazards and continuous learning.
«Work in glass production is physically taxing, and it entails hazards. We aim to improve safety at these workplaces through automation and by providing training and equipment. »
Occupational health and safety
Every day, we reaffirm our commitment to creating a safe, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Our occupational safety system targets production and production-related areas, and we supplement it with measures to ensure comprehensive health protection. The scope includes ergonomics as well as the protection of our employees' mental health. Our guidelines to ensure occupational safety include nine Safety Rules and four additional Safety Principles which must be observed by all our employees.
Rule 1: I respect procedures, signals and wirnings
Rule 2: I respect qualifications and authorisations
Rule 3: I respect the LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) procedure
Rule 4: I use appropriate equipment
Rule 5: I wear my personal protective equipment
Rule 6: I never disable or bypass a safety device
Rule 7: I report unsafe conditions and behaviour
Rule 8: I feel responsible for others
Rule 9: I stop work if I can’t work safely
We communicate these «Golden Rules» to our employees by holding Health and Safety Days and offering regular training at all our sites.