Worker Safety
Assessing Worker Health in the Pork Industry
Publish Date: April 30, 2012
Worker health is an important concept for the pork industry. Not only should worker health be assessed during employment, but before employment as well. Pre-employment physicals can help pork producers match a potential employee with a specific job in the operation. In addition, pre-employment physicals should be part of an overall occupational medicine and health promotion program. Worker health should also be assessed periodically for active employees. This may include hearing tests and measurement of respiratory function.
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Needle Free Injection Systems
Publish Date: April 23, 2012
Needle-free injection techniques can be used to administer vaccines and medications in the pork industry. Needle-free injection offers a fast, effective route of administration. There are hazards that must be addressed to safeguard employees who utilize needle-free injection systems; therefore, an enforced education program is crucial to the success of using needle-free injection in any pork operation.
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Confined Spaces
Publish Date: April 9, 2012
The purpose of this Confined Space Program is to establish a safe working procedure for the employees of this facility and to ensure the protection of all employees from the hazards associated with confined space entry. This program will describe reasonable and necessary policies and procedures for management and employees to follow during confined space…
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Bloodborne Pathogens
Publish Date: April 5, 2012
Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) are microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Swine pathogens are NOT defined as BBP – even those that are zoonotic (can be transmitted to humans). Pork producers are not required to comply with OSHA Bloodborne pathogens standard (also known as 1910.1030). However, pork producers should be aware of BBP because workers may be exposed to human blood or in the event of an injury.
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Confined Spaces
Publish Date: April 6, 2012
The purpose of this Confined Space Program is to establish a safe working procedure for the employees of this facility and to ensure the protection of all employees from the hazards associated with confined space entry. This program will describe reasonable and necessary policies and procedures for management and employees to follow during confined space entry
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