Manufacturing Food

Checklist for Anti-Harassment Policy

An anti-harassment policy is a key component of a complete harassment prevention effort.

Checklist for Anti-Harassment PolicyVicky Pickford2018-06-26T00:00:00+00:00

Heart Attack and Stroke in the Work Place: Do you know the Warning Signs?

Heart Attack and Stroke in the Work Place: Do you [...]

Heart Attack and Stroke in the Work Place: Do you know the Warning Signs?Vicky Pickford2018-05-31T00:00:00+00:00

Fall Hazards and Falls from Heights

What’s at Stake? New York Post - Two construction workers [...]

Fall Hazards and Falls from HeightsVicky Pickford2018-05-01T00:00:00+00:00

Twenty-four Alleged Serious Violations Cited at Witchita Dairy
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Twenty-four Alleged Serious Violations Cited at Witchita Dairy

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Twenty-four Alleged Serious Violations Cited at Witchita Dairy

An OSHA inspection found 24 alleged serious violations, most of [...]

Twenty-four Alleged Serious Violations Cited at Witchita DairyVicky Pickford2018-03-11T00:00:00+00:00

Understanding Safety Data Sheets

Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Working with hazardous chemicals is [...]

Understanding Safety Data SheetsVicky Pickford2018-03-01T00:00:00+00:00

Understanding Chemical Labels and Pictograms

Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Chemicals are present everywhere. We [...]

Understanding Chemical Labels and PictogramsVicky Pickford2018-03-01T00:00:00+00:00

Sauerkraut Maker Cited for 16 Alleged Safety Violations Issued $41,400 in Proposed Fines

OSHA says an inspection conducted under its Site Specific Targeting [...]

Sauerkraut Maker Cited for 16 Alleged Safety Violations Issued $41,400 in Proposed FinesVicky Pickford2018-02-25T00:00:00+00:00

Manufacturing Plant Cited for 29 Alleged Serious Violations Issued $109,500 in Proposed Fines

An OSHA inspection found that a worker was exposed to [...]

Manufacturing Plant Cited for 29 Alleged Serious Violations Issued $109,500 in Proposed FinesVicky Pickford2018-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

Manufacturing Plant Issued 30 Alleged Serious Violations Under OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting Program

An OSHA inspection found alleged hazards associated with cranes, scaffolds, [...]

Manufacturing Plant Issued 30 Alleged Serious Violations Under OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting ProgramVicky Pickford2018-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

Manufacturer Cited for 29 Alleged Safety and Health Violations after Employee’s Hand Was Amputated
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Manufacturer Cited for 29 Alleged Safety and Health Violations after Employee’s Hand Was Amputated

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Manufacturer Cited for 29 Alleged Safety and Health Violations after Employee’s Hand Was Amputated

A manufacturer of industrial and pharmaceutical food coatings is facing [...]

Manufacturer Cited for 29 Alleged Safety and Health Violations after Employee’s Hand Was AmputatedVicky Pickford2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Georgia Poultry Processing Plant Cited For Repeat, Serious Violations under Site-Specific Targeting Program
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Georgia Poultry Processing Plant Cited For Repeat, Serious Violations under Site-Specific Targeting Program

Agriculture, Article, English, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing Food, Topic, Type

Georgia Poultry Processing Plant Cited For Repeat, Serious Violations under Site-Specific Targeting Program

OSHA is proposing total penalties of $155,000 against a company [...]

Georgia Poultry Processing Plant Cited For Repeat, Serious Violations under Site-Specific Targeting ProgramVicky Pickford2018-02-10T00:00:00+00:00

Hearing Required on Worker’s Firing for Use of Medical Marijuana at Work Site

A worker employed by a construction company was working on [...]

Hearing Required on Worker’s Firing for Use of Medical Marijuana at Work SiteVicky Pickford2018-02-10T00:00:00+00:00

Georgia Peanut Producer Cited for Numerous Alleged Safety and Health Violations
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Georgia Peanut Producer Cited for Numerous Alleged Safety and Health Violations

Agriculture, Article, Combustible Dust, Electrical, English, First Aid and Emergency Response, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing Food, Topic, Type

Georgia Peanut Producer Cited for Numerous Alleged Safety and Health Violations

Birdsong Corp. has been cited for 21 alleged serious safety [...]

Georgia Peanut Producer Cited for Numerous Alleged Safety and Health ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-02-10T00:00:00+00:00

Employer Fined $3,000 for Failing to Report Crushing Hand Injury
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Employer Fined $3,000 for Failing to Report Crushing Hand Injury

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Employer Fined $3,000 for Failing to Report Crushing Hand Injury

A worker using a log saw machine had his hand [...]

Employer Fined $3,000 for Failing to Report Crushing Hand InjuryVicky Pickford2018-02-08T00:00:00+00:00

Six Things to Know About Lockout/Tagout

Countless workers have been seriously injured or killed because they [...]

Six Things to Know About Lockout/TagoutVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Six Tips for Responding Constructively to Disrespectful Treatment in the Workplace
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Six Tips for Responding Constructively to Disrespectful Treatment in the Workplace

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Six Tips for Responding Constructively to Disrespectful Treatment in the Workplace

If a co-worker says or does something to upset or [...]

Six Tips for Responding Constructively to Disrespectful Treatment in the WorkplaceVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Company Fined for Lockout Violation
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Company Fined for Lockout Violation

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Company Fined for Lockout Violation

Workers are frequently injured while trying to retrieve objects or [...]

Company Fined for Lockout ViolationVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Slips, Trips and Falls Safety Video

This new, engaging and fast-paced program will motivate your employees to recognize and respect the common causes of slips, trips and falls, and teach them procedures and techniques to prevent them from occurring and causing injury.
(11 Minutes)

Slips, Trips and Falls Safety VideoVicky Pickford2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

Basic Electrical Safety – Spanish

This video is designed to make employees aware of basic electrical safety in the workplace. It reviews safety requirements on plugs, cords, cables, disconnect switches, hand/power safety, and other electrical safety equipment.
(10 Min)

Basic Electrical Safety – SpanishVicky Pickford2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

Preventing Slips and Falls Safety Video

Designed to promote awareness in preventing slips and falls. Covers potential hazards, importance of proper maintenance and cleaning procedures, and many other aspects of slips and falls prevention. Focus is on engineering, education, and enforcement.
(10 minutes)

Preventing Slips and Falls Safety VideoVicky Pickford2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

Slips And Falls: Universal Language Safety Video

This program allows you to train in any language or country with equal results. Viewers are shown both the correct and incorrect ways to perform common tasks. Then, the clips are played back and viewers are asked to fill in a symbol-coded worksheet denoting which procedure they think is correct.
(14 minutes)

Slips And Falls: Universal Language Safety VideoVicky Pickford2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

Hearing Loss Prevention – You Decide What to Hear Safety Video

Hearing loss is one of the most common occupational diseases and the second most self-reported occupational injury or illnesses. Yet, because noise induced hearing loss occurs over a period of time and is not associated with instant pain and suffering, it is one of the least recognized and respected hazards by workers.
(12 minutes)

Hearing Loss Prevention – You Decide What to Hear Safety VideoVicky Pickford2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00