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Investing in safety and excellent working

conditions – because only satisfied employees

deliver best quality

The health of our employees is a top priority for us. emergency colleagues, first aiders and the shift super-
Every year we invest in employee safety and modern visor are alarmed instantly and are thus able to help
working conditions. quickly.

For example, the special fall protection device in the
boiler production halls in Gunzenhausen (Germany) is
unique. The workers are completely and safely secured
without being limited in their mobility. Working at
height on boilers which are up to 9 metres high in a
standing position is always carried out with this fall
protection. Basic safety equipment for production
employees includes climbing harnesses, special head
impact protection and safety clothing.

A special fresh air supply system avoids circulation of
dust and thus provides excellent production condi-
tions and a healthy climate. "A few years ago hardly
anyone could imagine that the air quality can be
improved to today’s high standard", emphasises Ferdi-
nand Smola, production manager at Gunzenhausen.
“It makes me especially proud that suggestions from
Our welders wear special helmets that ensure a con- us in production are also considered and implemented
stant supply of filtered fresh air. There are also brand to constantly improve our boilers.”
new special devices which measure the vital functions
of the workers. This ensures that in the case of an Lukas Gruber, certified boiler welder