MeadWestVaco’s Ontario Facility Receives Top Honors for Safety Performance

MeadWestvaco began implementing a safety excellence program in the late 1990s which contained a strong management systems approach. Since implementing this program the company has seen a tremendous difference in the attitudes and performance of employees embracing these concepts. The company takes safety extremely seriously and requires workers to attend daily, weekly and monthly meetings that highlight various procedures and safety drills. In addition, employees are encouraged to observe one another and provide feedback on unsafe behaviors. This observation exercise reinforces safety messages and allows employees to better understand how to safely complete tasks.