Improving Safety in Pulp & Paper Mills across the U.S.
Pulp & Paper Industry USA.
The paper and pulp industry is one of the largest industries in the world, and the United States plays a major role. The U.S. is the world’s largest producer of pulp for paper, and was the second largest consumer of paper and paperboard worldwide as of 2020, having used some 64 million metric tons worth.
Paper Mill Safety.
Pulp and paper manufacturing poses significant risks that stem from the immense magnitude of weights associated with falling, rolling, or sliding loads of pulpwood. Workers operating in this industry face potential exposure to hazardous chemicals amid hot and humid working environments. Moreover, slip and fall incidents, as well as noise-related hazards, are prevalent in this line of work. The diverse range of dangers faced in the pulp and paper manufacturing sector necessitates the utmost caution and adherence to safety protocols.
Using EcoChemPro to Clean & Degrease.
EcoChemPro, a prominent company in the chemical industry, took its first stride towards partnering with Paper Mills in the year 2016. The remarkable journey of collaboration reached new heights when a specific Mill situated in Louisiana decided to implement EcoChemPro's innovative solutions, yielding impressive outcomes. Members of the mill's team were highly appreciative of the safety measures provided by EcoChemPro's product, which enabled them to clean the entire mill extensively without having to bear the burden of uncomfortable and cumbersome hazmat suits, relief which they had long sought.
The Mill Manager commented “I was a little sceptical when I first heard about EcoChemPro. I knew caustic cleaned effectively but I also knew it was hazardous and the teams doing the cleaning needed to wear uncomfortable PPE. EcoChemPro gives us a safe to use solution for cleaning the Paper Machines, the Mill Basement, Motors, Pumps. Pipework & Floors. During machine outages we have a lot of subcontractors on site and it's good to know they can work whilst cleaning takes place. As a leader it's great to know my teams can clean safely "
News Travels when Safety is improved!
As news swiftly circulated within the Paper & Pulp industry, countless mills eagerly sought firsthand evidence of how they could enhance their safety protocols during cleaning operations. Presently, numerous paper mills spanning the United States have adopted EcoChemPro as their preferred choice to achieve superior cleaning and degreasing outcomes.
