Ensuring safe chemical handling for meat and poultry sanitation workers
How to avoid a chemical calamity: The safety of workers who clean and sanitize meat and poultry facilities and equipment is highly dependent on the training they receive in the handling and use of chemicals.
Cleaning meat and poultry plants can be hazardous.
With many workers using potentially dangerous chemicals to sanitize facilities and machinery, the prospect of sickness or injury looms. Employees who mishandle materials or fail to use the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) are at risk for a host of ailments, ranging from burns to respiratory issues, analysts note.