Packaged food giant ConAgra Foods was found liable for $108.9 million in a civil lawsuit stemming from a 2009 fatal explosion at a Slim Jim plant in North Carolina.
With employees in Nebraska’s meat processing industry at higher risk for injury while on the job, OSHA has launched a local emphasis program focused on safety.
Designed for machines and work cells where access to a hazardous work area must be locked until safe conditions exist, the Schmersal AZM400 safety-rated motorized bolt lock has an integrated RFID-based electronic safety sensor.
Designed to help manufacturers meet OSHA and EPA requirements, eco-friendly Oil Eater Naturals absorbent pads, rolls and socks are used on production lines, loading docks and other areas where drips or spills can cause slippery conditions.
Customizable to accommodate various configurations, the Benko Protect-O-Gate pivot gate eliminates the potential for accidents associated with mezzanine loading areas.
