Information for your Safety

Safety is our top priority!

AustroCel operates plants that are subject to the Industrial Accidents Act. In line with our safety philosophy, you, as our neighbors or interested stakeholders, receive relevant behavioral information.

In recent years, AustroCel has made considerable financial and human investments in the areas of safety and the environment to significantly reduce the likelihood of an industrial accident. Dangers for people and the environment can arise from the leakage of certain hazardous substances if all our technical and organizational safety precautions fail at the same time.

In the unlikely event that a industrial accident should occur despite all the precautionary measures, we will inform you immediately via this website.

In such an event, for your own safety, please follow the instructions below or contact our environmental helpline with any questions or concerns.

Follow the information

Follow the loudspeaker announcements

The executive and fire departments will tell you what to do. Follow the instructions you receive from the loudspeaker.

Pay attention to siren signals

Warning = 3 minutes 

ALARM = at least 1 minute rising and falling wailing sound, 

All-clear = 1 minute continuous sound.
Siren signals are used only in the event of a disaster alert by the authority.

Follow the alarm horn warning system

An alarm horn warning system has been fitted on the bio-ethanol plant. Follow the instructions you receive from the warning system.

Switch on the radio

Reports of a serious industrial accident, the code of conduct and all-clear warnings are announced on regional radio stations.
Radio Salzburg: 95.6 MHZ,
Ö3: 88.6 MHZ,
Antenne Salzburg: 106.7 MHZ

Environmental helpline and website of AustroCel Hallein GmbH

+43 6245 890 500 

www.austrocel.com

Behavior outside

Locate closed buildings

Immediately go to a safe building for protection. Call children into the house immediately so that they are under supervision and do not react incorrectly due to ignorance.

Pick up passersby, help senior citizens and the disabled

Allow passersby, senior citizens, and disabled persons who cannot safely reach their homes into the building.

Behavior in the building

Close windows and doorsImmediately close windows and exterior doors on every floor (including the basement) to keep gases out. Turn off air circulation.
Do not block the telephone linesOnly call the police, fire department or other agencies in case of an emergency. The phone lines are needed to coordinate relief and rescue efforts.
Get wet cloths readyIrritation of the respiratory tract and impairment of breathing can be reduced by holding a wet cloth in front of the mouth and nose.
Avoid basement roomsPlease do not go to the basement or leave the basement and go to the first floor, as higher rooms offer better protection.

Behavior in case of an evacuation

Keep calm

Follow the instructions of the emergency personnel. Lock buildings to prevent looting.

In the case of health impairments

Follow the instructions of the emergency personnel. Lock buildings to prevent looting. Contact your primary care physician or emergency medical services.

Further information is available form the following information persons at the company:

Dr. Wolfram KaltCEO
Thomas PrimetzhoferCOO
Franz DieterichHead of Energy & Utilities
Thomas EndlHead of Pulp Production
Gerhard PichlerHead of Technical Services
Johannes HeitgerSafety Manager
Roland RettenbacherCommander Company Fire Brigade

AustroCel company fire brigade

Active safety for prevention, extinguishing, rescue and protection

The AustroCel Hallein plant fire department is a reliable partner for safety at the Hallein site. With 45 well-trained members and modern equipment, the plant fire department is always ready for action.

History

Our company fire department in Hallein has a long history. Founded in 1902, it evolved from a compulsory fire service established in 1893.

Today, under Commander Roland Rettenbacher, 45 active members ensure fire protection around the clock, prevent emergencies, and support external operations like major fires and search missions.

Vehicles and equipment

Our company fire department has 4 emergency vehicles, a boat, a boat trailer and a powder extinguishing trailer. Ongoing purchases of equipment and devices ensure the operational readiness and technical capability of the fire brigade.

Since 2017, our fleet has been strengthened by a state-of-the-art Rosenbauer / MAN 18 fire engine with 340 hp, a tank capacity of 5,000 liters of water and 500 liters of foaming agent.

Training and education

To ensure that the team's knowledge is always up to date, our team carries out various theoretical and practical exercises.

In addition, special training courses such as respiratory protection exercises, radio exercises, driver training and first aid courses take place. The content taught is compiled in accordance with the ÖBFV training regulations. Regular courses and seminars are also held at the Salzburg State Fire Brigade School.