Tyson Foods’ Health and Safety Department has launched a pilot project designed to improve workplace safety communication, awareness and practices as well as provide more detailed data about safety, company officials reported today. The findings of the pilot project, being conducted at nine plant locations, are expected to provide the groundwork for a company-wide improved safety initiative.
The initiative is being led by Greg Spencer, who was recently appointed to the new position of senior vice president of Health and Safety. Tyson Foods’ health and safety management was previously combined with management of the company’s environmental responsibilities. The company has separated these functions to allow more focus on each area.