Worker Safety, Human Resources and the Environment
March 9, 2011 through March 10, 2011
With nearly half a million people working in the meat and poultry industry, worker safety, health and human resource issues are vitally important to the success of our businesses. A growing interest in environmental issues means many industry professionals may also find that their duties have been expanded to include worker safety, human resources and the environment.
Meat and poultry industry workplaces continue to pose unique challenges. The industry faces climbing health care and insurance costs, as well as difficulty finding and retaining and adequate number of employees. Meanwhile, government initiatives related to worker safety and personnel management require companies to stay abreast of complex technical, regulatory and legal issues.
For the third year, this conference features a track on key environmental issues for the industry. Come learn how the industry is dealing with natural resource conservation, climate change and federal regulation on the environment.
The meat and poultry industry has exhibited significant leadership in all of these areas through voluntary ergonomics programs, participation in government on-line screening programs, increased focus on sustainability and other efforts.
Conference sessions will focus on critical topics that address the needs professionals working in the Worker Safety, Human Resources and Environment arena.
March 8, 2011 Pre Conference Workshop*
Arc Flash/Blast Injury Prevention for Maintenance Operations
for Business Owners, Management, and Supervisors
This one-day course is designed to train employers, management, and supervisors about electrical safety that includes arc flash/blast protection for maintenance operations in an industrial or commercial environment. The course will discuss OSHA regulations, best practices, and electrical hazards. Topics to be addressed throughout this course include:
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An overview of electrical safety for maintenance
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A discussion of pertinent OSHA regulations
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General safety hazards associated with maintenance operations
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Personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Establishing an electrical safety program (the role of management in the program)
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Best practices to reduce or eliminate arc flash/blast hazards
*All materials given to the participants during the course are theirs to keep for use in training. The training course is offered free. Registration fees cover the cost of participant’s food and beverage.
Join us in Kansas City to learn about these pertinent issues.
For more information contact Rosie Levine or visit: http://meatami.com/ht/d/sp/i/10422/pid/10422