The shared goals for the alliance include raising awareness of health and safety practices and programs through outreach and communication in addition to training and education.
During the two-year agreement, participants will share information on developments in national consensus standards for personal protective and safety equipment.
In May 2016, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) published a new recordkeeping rule, titled “Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses,” fundamentality changing the process and purpose of employer reporting of work-related injuries and illnesses.
In October 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a Regional Emphasis Program (REP) mandating comprehensive inspections at poultry-processing facilities.
