Washington – A group of House Democrats, led by Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), is urging Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to reject a renewed call to increase line speeds in poultry-processing plants. In a letter sent June 29, the group states that a recent request from Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) to bump maximum line speeds …
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Grill Safely This Memorial Day- Grilling Safety Tips from NFPA
Summer bring the peak outdoor cooking season to North America, with U.S. grill masters “reaching for their spatulas, eager to usher in the long-awaited cooking season,” notes the National Fire Protection Association, which is already asking grillers to follow smart cooking safety precautions. NFPA’s most recent “Home Grill Fires” report indicated three out of five …
Managing Food Allergies in the Workplace
Food allergies, whether mild or serious, are medical conditions that affect up to 15 million people in the United States, according to Food Allergy Research & Education, a nonprofit organization. For workers, having a food allergy can present a number of challenges. First steps When you’re hired for a new job, FARE recommends you talk …
Food Flavorings Causing Respiratory Illness in Production Workers
Respiratory illnesses account for about 2.5 percent of the total recordable illness distribution in food manufacturing, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As research is performed on the effects on additives and flavorings during the production process, the CDC and NIOSH continue to make recommendations to protect workers. The latest published recommendations focus on …
Safety in Meat and Poultry Industries Better But Need More Improvement
Although injury and illness rates in the meat and poultry processing industries have declined in recent years – similar to rates in all U.S. manufacturing – the rates continue to be higher than rates for manufacturing overall, according to the report “Workplace Safety and Health: Additional Data Needed to Address Continued Hazards in the Meat …
FDA Rules Requires Registration of Food Facilities
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finalized another rule to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act, with this one requiring the registration of domestic and foreign facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for consumption by people or animals in the United States. Facilities will be required to provide a unique facility identifier …
Food Service Safety Infographic: Workplace Safety in Food Service
Food service safety is vitally important to maintain, as food service environments can house an immense amounts of safety hazards. Between high heat industrial equipment, sharp objects, and foodborne illnesses, it’s critical that there is a tight safety plan in place. Without it, employees could be seriously at risk for injuries and illnesses, as well …
New Safety PowerPoints for 2015 – Download Free
All safety PowerPoints listed below are BRAND NEW for 2015. Distracted Driving Training Powerpoint 2015 Electrical Safety in the Workplace Powerpoint 2015 Workplace Stress Powerpoint 2015 Safety Culture Powerpoint 2015 HazCom / GHS Training Powerpoint 2015 Risk Assessment and Safety Management Powerpoint 2015 Heat Illness Powerpoint 2015 Food Safety in Schools Powerpoint 2015 HACCP and …
OSHA cites food processing plant after worker exposed to refrigerant ammonia
Sept. 10, 2015 OSHA cites food processing plant after worker exposed to refrigerant ammonia Employer name: Reser’s Fine Foods, Topeka, Kansas Citations issued: Sept. 2, 2015 Investigation findings: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Wichita Area Office cited the food processing facility for 13 serious safety and health violations. OSHA opened …