Safety First: Safety at Med-X-Press

The Med-X-Press Quality Unit is responsible for the safety of customer products. The physical integrity is regulated by the legal requirements for the storage and transportation of medicines. To ensure that all processes are carried out safely, employees are trained for normal operations and specifically for hazardous situations. Responsible persons are qualified and appointed for all relevant areas, such as the fire safety officer and first aiders. The safety officers at all locations deal with occupational health and safety issues to prevent accidents or work-related illnesses.

Last year, there was a hazardous situation at Med-X-Press that required the evacuation of all staff. The operation went according to plan, with everyone involved in the emergency acting in accordance with the instructions. According to the motto "Danger recognized, danger averted", the entire building was evacuated within a few minutes. The fire department, emergency doctor, DRK and police were on site. In the follow-up to the incident, however, it turned out that only two independent events had coincided. These triggered an alarm, which in turn triggered the evacuation and further safety measures. "It went well," commented Dieter Jordan, the company's fire safety officer. What can be described as a real-life scenario was in fact a realistic exercise. 

But, and this is the decisive factor: Everything worked smoothly in the emergency.

In order to prevent or reduce damage to life and property, employees receive regular training. Basic training courses provide all relevant information, such as fire safety, hygiene and other safety issues, so that all employees know exactly what to do in an emergency. Last year, the number of basic training courses rose to 923 compared to 696 in 2021. A valuable investment in safety for customers and employees.