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How processors can use digital tools to adapt to COVID-19

June 5, 2020

Food Engineering Editor-in-Chief Casey Laughman and RizePoint CEO Dean Wiltse discuss the digital tools available for processors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OSHA poster about how to wear a respirator

COVID-19

Poster: How to wear a face mask correctly

OSHA also made a video on how to put on and take off a respirator

Rose Shilling

May 12, 2020

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A new COVID-19 poster and video from federal safety authorities provide helpful tips for workers who wear masks.

Social distancing at a Gray construction site meeting

Editor's Note

Although coronavirus dominates the headlines, other safety concerns still matter

Casey Laughman

May 12, 2020

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Day-to-day operations are still the highest priority, even as food and beverage processors work to protect employees and contractors from coronavirus.

Don't overlook safety issues such as slips and falls, PPE and cleaning/sanitizing during the pandemic

Sharon Spielman

May 12, 2020

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Food and beverage employees on the front line need to remain safe and healthy to continue to bring the food and beverage supply to the masses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How the COVID-19 pandemic is changing CPG production

May 11, 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing manufacturers of food, beverages and other consumer packaged goods to adapt how they clean, protect workers and meet production goals.

Protecting against physical violence

Wayne Labs

May 11, 2020

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While we can't pretend to cover in one article what an entire publication devoted to security does, we will look at some key pointers in keeping employees safer in the workplace.

Food Safety

Keeping employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic

Richard F. Stier

May 4, 2020

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Given the ongoing issues with the COVID-19 virus and the reactions by government, which is treating the ongoing battle as if it was a war, the food industry is going to have to step forward.

COVID-19

OSHA releases guidance on recording COVID-19 cases

The goal is to simplify reporting so companies can concentrate on protecting workers

Wayne Labs

April 13, 2020

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim guidance for enforcing OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements (29 CFR Part 1904) as it relates to recording cases of COVID-19.

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FDA issues COVID-19 best practices on food handling, health

How to best protect workers, customers in retail food settings during the pandemic

Sharon Spielman

April 10, 2020

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The FDA has issued information and best practices for retail food stores, restaurants, and pick-up and delivery services during the pandemic to protect workers and customers.

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FDA issues social distancing guidance for food processing plants to fight spread of COVID-19

What processors should do when following the CDC recommendation is not possible

Sharon Spielman

April 6, 2020

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The FDA has been adding frequently asked questions along with answers to its Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition COVID-19 Updates section of its website as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds.

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