The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released new guidance in mid-October for animal slaughtering and processing industry inspections.
The agency said the updated guidelines are intended to reduce injuries and illnesses resulting from occupational hazards.
“According to employer-reported data, meat and poultry workers suffer serious injuries at double the rate of other workers,” OSHA said. “These workers also face other serious hazards, such as exposure to high noise levels, dangerous equipment and machinery, slippery floors, hazardous chemicals and biological hazards associated with handling animals.”
To view the updated guidelines, visit tinyurl.com/3x479v7c.
