The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) announced that 108 meat and poultry plants received 2016 Worker Safety Recognition Awards. The awards, which are presented annually, recognize meat and poultry plants that have achieved high levels of workplace safety performance as part of the industry’s continuing effort to reduce occupational injury and illness rates.
Twenty-three plants were presented the highest award – the Award of Honor. Forty-four plants received the Award of Merit, while 21 were presented with the Award of Commendation. Twenty plants received the Certificate of Recognition.