Report Highlights Ergonomics Progress in the Poultry Industry

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the poultry industry have declined 75 percent during the last 25 years, according to a recently released report. The study, “Ergonomics in the Poultry Industry: A Review of 25 Years of Industry Efforts,” chronicles the progress and successes the U.S. poultry industry has experienced in ergonomics and subsequent decrease in workers’ musculoskeletal disorders.

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Online Registration Now Open for 2010 Feed Mill Management Seminar

The 2010 Feed Mill Management Seminar is designed to provide mill managers with updates on Best Practices and other vital information to make feed mills operate at peak performance. Sponsored by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s Poultry & Egg Institute, the conference will be held March 10-11, at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, TN. Register now.

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Top Three Myths about Workplace Injuries

How many times have you heard people saying something completely untrue or that you know just isn’t right in regards to injuries within the workplace? You don’t have to go very far these days to encounter such statements. With blogs, YouTube, and even the nightly news, you probably hear this sort of thing several times a day. A recent poll lists the top three safety myths - you've probably heard them or something similar in your career.

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Taking the Stress Out of Work

We have all heard that stress kills, but something less publicized is that stress also costs. However, differentiating "work stress" from the general, day-to-day stress that everyone experiences can be problematic. How should employers respond to direct or implied complaints of job related stress?

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Free Live Webinar: How to Achieve a World-Class Ergonomics Process

Legislated ergonomics standard or not, recession or boom time, companies are realizing the benefits of integrating a sustainable ergonomics process within their business operations. Presenting the current trends and best practices for improving workplace ergonomics, this free one-hour EHS Today webinar, will share the results from Humantech’s 2010 Ergonomics Benchmarking Study.

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USPOULTRY Presents Industry Service Awards

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association presented the organization’s annual Lamplighter Awards during the 2010 International Poultry Expo. The award honors individuals for “sustained and exemplary service” to the poultry and egg industry. This years’ honorees included Henry Kuhl, Andrew Rhorer and Craig Wyvill.

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