OSHA addresses safety concerns in Nebraska meat processing industry
With employees in Nebraska’s meat processing industry at higher risk for injury while on the job, OSHA has launched a local emphasis program focused on safety.
The program will concentrate on educating employers on hazards common to the meat processing industry such as musculoskeletal and repetitive motion injuries, machine guarding, control of hazardous energy and process safety management. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ data indicates that 7.5 percent of meat processing workers experienced recordable injuries or illness in 2014.