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The Biden Administration officially took charge of the executive functions of government on Jan. 20, Inauguration Day. What that will that mean for the meat processing industry is becoming increasingly clear as President Joe Biden’s nominations are announced and policy positions are clarified.

Appealing COVID-19 fines shows how industry perceives value of employees

Sam Gazdziak

September 16, 2020

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You can put a value on a person’s work with a salary, but can you put a price on their life?

OSHA fines JBS $15,000 for failing to protect plant workers from COVID-19

Industry News

September 14, 2020

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Reports state there have been 290 confirmed employee cases to date, 3 probable cases and the six reported deaths of plant employees.

U.S. Department of Labor cites Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. for failing to protect employees from Coronavirus

Industry News

September 11, 2020

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OSHA proposed a penalty of $13,494 after 1,294 Smithfield workers contracted Coronavirus and four employees died at South Dakota plant.

North American Meat Institute announces alliance agreement with OSHA

Industry News

August 17, 2020

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Alliance will provide Meat Institute members, the public, and other stakeholders with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect workers.

Poultry industry partners with OSHA on Safe + Sound Week

Industry News

July 9, 2020

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Safe + Sound Week is scheduled for August 10 – 16.

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Food Marketing Institute, National Assn. of Convenience Stores among groups suing OSHA to stop vaccine mandate

U.S. Department of Labor awards more than $11.6M in grants to educate workers, employers on workplace safety, health

U.S. Department of Labor cites Foundation Food Group Inc. for exposing workers to safety hazards, proposes $154K in penalties

New president, new rules? What to expect in the next four years

Appealing COVID-19 fines shows how industry perceives value of employees

OSHA fines JBS $15,000 for failing to protect plant workers from COVID-19

U.S. Department of Labor cites Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. for failing to protect employees from Coronavirus

North American Meat Institute announces alliance agreement with OSHA

Poultry industry partners with OSHA on Safe + Sound Week

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