Achievement Award
2024
Akers Packaging, Middletown Division
Safety Innovation Summary:
To protect employees entering the production floor, barriers were installed along the egress path adjacent to the shipping staging area, where double-stacked pallets posed a tipping hazard.
Implementation and Impact:
The team assessed proper height and weight capacity before installing the barriers, ensuring they could withstand potential impact. This proactive measure reduced the risk of injury by preventing falling pallets from reaching walking paths.