Supervisor observations and training lead to employee behavioral change.

The groups petitioned OSHA to issue new work speed standards to protect meat processing line workers.

The facilities were recognized for outstanding safety performance through the implementation of innovative and effective employee safety and health programs.

The De Queen, Ark., poultry processing plant owned by Pilgrim's Pride Corp. has been cited with 11 safety violations and proposed penalties totaling $170,000.

Category 3 circuits ensure the safety function in the presence of a single fault by, for example, employing two redundant channels.

The Conference on Worker Safety, Human Resources and the Environment will be held March 20-21, 2013, at the Westin Crown Center, Kansas City, Mo.

In 2011, there were 6.4 cases of occupational injuries and illnesses per 100 workers in the meat and poultry sector, compared to 6.9 in 2010 – a reduction of 7.2%.

The Food Safety Summit's Executive Educational Advisory Committee (EEAC) has announced a Call for Speakers for the 2013 event.

The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council recognized 68 chicken and turkey facilities for outstanding safety performance through the implementation of innovative and effective safety and health programs.

The Butterball, LLC Huntsville, Ark., facility recently celebrated 7 million worker hours without a lost-time injury.