USPOULTRY Offers Machine Guarding Training Program
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association's Poultry & Egg Institute announces the release of a new training program, “Machine Guarding.” The PowerPoint-based program is a training aid in protecting workers against the hazards of moving machine parts. The program outlines many of the mechanical hazards presented by machines common throughout the poultry and egg industry and describes ways to ensure that effective guards are in place to reduce the frequency of injuries. The CD is available at no cost to USPOULTRY members and may be ordered on-line at http://www.poultryegginstitute.org/training/index.cfm .
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Ergonomics – What’s Real and What’s Not
Ask anyone to define ergonomics and you likely will get a widely varied response. The word “ergonomics” has been overused by marketers to describe the next “magical” product or to describe a service that may not be sound applications of ergonomic principles. What can company managers do to better understand true ergonomics and to gain benefits for themselves, their people and their profits?
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After the Storm: Disaster Recovery and Employee Safety
Recent hurricanes, flooding, earthquakes, and tsunamis are all reminders of how merciless and unpredictable Mother Nature can be. When and where the next disaster will strike is anyone’s guess. For employers who are obligated to keep their employees safe during working hours, disaster preparedness is critical. This article outlines ways to protect employees before, during, and after an emergency and offers recommendations to employers in the following areas: (1) preparing for an emergency; (2) taking action during an emergency; and (3) cleaning up and resuming business after an emergency.
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A Four-Part Safety Model
It is a common assumption that if workers would simply do their jobs safely, accidents would go away. This might be true if workers were the only variable in the safety formula but in most work environments worker behavior is influenced by a number of factors. The following is a simple four-part model that hundreds of organizations have used effectively to improve safety.
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"OSHA Listens" Webcast on March 4th
OSHA has rescheduled the “OSHA Listens” public meeting for March 4. The meeting’s goal is to solicit comments and suggestions from OSHA stakeholders on key issues facing the agency. While attendance for the Washington DC event is full and registration is closed, a live Webcast of the meeting will be available from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST on March 4.
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OSHA Proposes to Restore MSD Column on 300 Log
In a move sure to be viewed by some as a prelude to a new ergonomics rulemaking, OSHA has proposed adding a separate column on the OSHA 300 log for employers to record work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
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Tyson Selected as a Top 50 Employer
Tyson Foods, Inc. as been selected as one of the nation’s “Top 50 Employers” by the readers of Equal Opportunity magazine. In the publication’s 17th annual survey Tyson ranked No. 30, and was the highest ranking meat company. According to the magazine, “the readers selected the top companies in the country for which they would most prefer to work or believe are progressive in hiring members of minority groups.”
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