Safeguarding Employees: Covia's Health and Safety Initiatives

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Covia, a leading industrial materials company, has implemented robust Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene programs to protect employee health. The company follows the NIOSH Hierarchy of Controls, which has helped lower its all-incidence rate since 2021. This five-step process includes eliminating hazards, substituting materials, using engineering controls, implementing administrative controls, and utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE).

Additionally, Covia employs the MSHA SLAM risk management process, requiring plant and operations managers to conduct regular quality control assessments. In 2023, the company achieved its goal of five in-field SLAM evaluations per month per manager. These initiatives demonstrate Covia's commitment to safety, health, and security, which extends beyond its own organization.

Positive

• Lowered all-incidence rate compared to 2021 baseline
• Achieved goal of five in-field SLAM evaluations per month per manager in 2023

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• None.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2024 / Covia

Covia is diligent in protecting the health of its employees through robust Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene programs, many of which rely on established external frameworks. For example, Covia rigorously follows the Hierarchy of Controls developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to safeguard occupational health at all of its locations. Using the Hierarchy of Controls, Covia successfully lowered its all-incidence rate compared to the baseline established in 2021.

The Hierarchy of Controls provides a five-step process to help reduce the risk of harm to employees by:

1. Eliminating hazards when feasible;

2. Substituting the material to reduce hazards when possible;

3. Using engineering controls when hazards cannot be eliminated;

4. Implementing administrative or work practice controls in addition to or in lieu of engineering control; and

5. Relying on personal protective equipment (PPE) as a last line of defense.

Covia also uses the U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA SLAM (Stop, Look, Analyze, and Manage) risk management process, and continues to require plant and operations managers to perform regular quality control assessments of completed SLAM risk checklists. In 2023, Covia achieved its goal of having plant and operations managers conduct five in-field SLAM evaluations per month.

To learn more about how Covia's commitment to safety, health, and security extends beyond our own organization by visiting page 36 of Covia's 2023 ESG report.

View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Covia on 3blmedia.com.

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SOURCE: Covia

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FAQ

What safety frameworks does Covia (CVIA) use to protect employee health?

Covia uses the NIOSH Hierarchy of Controls and the MSHA SLAM risk management process to protect employee health and safety.

How has Covia's (CVIA) safety initiatives impacted its incident rate?

Covia has successfully lowered its all-incidence rate compared to the baseline established in 2021 through its safety initiatives.

What was Covia's (CVIA) SLAM evaluation goal for 2023?

Covia's goal for 2023 was to have plant and operations managers conduct five in-field SLAM evaluations per month, which they achieved.

What are the five steps in the Hierarchy of Controls used by Covia (CVIA)?

The five steps are: eliminating hazards, substituting materials, using engineering controls, implementing administrative controls, and utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE).