Worker safety - Articles - Page 5

Protecting against physical violence

May 11, 2020

While we can't pretend to cover in one article what an entire publication devoted to security does, we will look at some key pointers in keeping employees safer in the workplace.

Food Safety

Keeping employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic

Richard F. Stier

May 4, 2020

Given the ongoing issues with the COVID-19 virus and the reactions by government, which is treating the ongoing battle as if it was a war, the food industry is going to have to step forward.

COVID-19

OSHA releases guidance on recording COVID-19 cases

The goal is to simplify reporting so companies can concentrate on protecting workers

Wayne Labs

April 13, 2020

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim guidance for enforcing OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements (29 CFR Part 1904) as it relates to recording cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 Coverage

FDA issues COVID-19 best practices on food handling, health

How to best protect workers, customers in retail food settings during the pandemic

Sharon Spielman

April 10, 2020

The FDA has issued information and best practices for retail food stores, restaurants, and pick-up and delivery services during the pandemic to protect workers and customers.

COVID-19 Coverage

FDA issues social distancing guidance for food processing plants to fight spread of COVID-19

What processors should do when following the CDC recommendation is not possible

Sharon Spielman

April 6, 2020

The FDA has been adding frequently asked questions along with answers to its Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition COVID-19 Updates section of its website as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds.

Coronavirus and worker safety

Worker safety issues during the coronavirus pandemic

Although the food supply is safe, worker safety is paramount

Casey Laughman

March 23, 2020

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic offers no threat to the safety of ingredients or finished food and beverage products, as it is a fragile virus that can’t stand up to cooking temperatures or the industry’s already rigid cleaning and sanitation requirements. But the pandemic does present challenges for worker safety, and processors must be proactive in addressing those challenges in an effective way.

New Plant Products

Lockout/tagout system

March 18, 2020

Designed to work with any piece of equipment from 200 to 500 V, this lockout/tagout system (LOTOS) replaces standard disconnect operations on processing equipment.

Coronavirus

FDA postpones most foreign inspections through April

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak

Sharon Spielman

March 12, 2020

According to a press release issued by the FDA, the agency is postponing most foreign inspections through April, effective immediately, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Inspections outside the U.S. deemed mission-critical will still be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Dry Processing Technology

Cover lift davit system

December 19, 2019

The Witte cover lift davit system is designed for full access to the entire interior via manual winch to promote complete cleaning, thorough visual inspection and speedy maintenance with reduced downtime.

New Plant Products

Omron F3SG-SR safety light curtain

December 18, 2019

The F3SG-SR Series is made to help manufacturers comply with global safety standards and reduce complexity and setup time by minimizing wiring connections.