Celebrating the 2025 Safety Innovation Award Winners

Innovation is essential to creating safer workplaces, and the 2025 Safety Innovation Awards honored facilities that demonstrated exceptional commitment to reducing risk and strengthening safety culture. These awards were presented at the 2026 FBA Annual Meeting, held in La Jolla, California, on Friday, April 17, 2026, recognizing teams whose ideas delivered practical, measurable safety improvements. Congratulations to all award recipients for their leadership and dedication to safety excellence.

2025 Safety Innovation Award Winners

Menasha Packaging – Madera, CA

Installation of Pressure-Sensitive Safety Mats to Prevent Roll Arm Movement

The Madera team earned recognition for implementing pressure-sensitive safety mats to prevent unexpected roll arm movement. This solution directly addressed struck-by hazards through an effective engineering control while maintaining efficient machine operation.

Menasha Packaging – Richmond, IN

Hands-On Ergonomic and Safety Training for New Hires

The Richmond facility was recognized for its comprehensive, hands-on ergonomic and safety training program for new employees. By embedding safe behaviors and proper techniques from the first day on the job, the team proactively reduced injury risk and reinforced a strong safety foundation.

Georgia-Pacific – Denton, TX

Automated Pedestrian Crossing System for Safer Facility Access

Georgia-Pacific’s Denton site implemented an automated pedestrian crossing system to better manage interactions between pedestrians and mobile equipment. The system improved visibility, standardized crossing behavior, and reduced MOPED-related risk through automation and clear physical controls.

Atlantic Packaging – Ontario Region Facilities

Cross-Functional Task Force for Driving Hazard Reduction and Standardization

The Ontario Region facilities were recognized for forming a cross‑functional task force focused on dock and warehouse safety. Through standardized pedestrian routes, physical separation, and detection technologies, the initiative delivered consistent hazard reduction across multiple locations.

Congratulations to all award recipients for their leadership and dedication to safety excellence.