2015 Best Overall Safety Record in the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) annual safety ben

Position: (HSE'S) Manager (Canada Plant). (2015)

Challenges: Louisiana Pacifique Goal is always ZERO injuries. Mr. Deshaies challenges were to first integrate the safety culture and support the local management teams to comply with the HSE management system and lead the Safety Indicator Metrics of 0 TIR.

Accomplishments & Contributions:

Reduced and maintain Total Incidence Rate (TIR) of 0 for over 2 years in multisite operations

OSHA incidence rate of 0.0 TIR; over 500,000 men/hours worked without a lost time accident (2 years)

Contributed to EHS Today's list of America’s Safest Companies twice (2007 and 2013)

Winner of the 2015 Best Overall Safety Record in the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) annual safety benchmark review

To implement and sustain a world-class safety culture that led to LP Building Solutions being awarded the 2015 Best Overall Safety Record by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA). This recognition was a result of strategic risk management, AI-driven safety analytics, workforce training, and compliance with international safety standards, achieving zero recordable incidents over 500,000 work hours.

Target Industry
Forestry, Engineered Wood, and Pulp & Paper Manufacturing

Problem Statement
The engineered wood and forestry sector is inherently hazardous, with common risks including:

Heavy machinery incidents
Ergonomic injuries from repetitive tasks
Fire and explosion hazards from wood dust
Exposure to chemicals used in wood treatment
Prior to this initiative, LP, like many companies in the sector, faced challenges in maintaining a world-class Total Incident Rate (TIR) and ensuring long-term workforce safety. Despite the company’s longstanding commitment to safety, the goal was to further reduce risks proactively and integrate data-driven safety innovations to set a new industry benchmark for workplace safety.