Case Studies of Value Added Production and Marketing

What needs to be recorded
• All deaths.
• Non fatal illnesses due to events or exposures on premises or work site.
• Nonfatal injuries that involve loss of consciousness, restriction of work or motion, transfer
to a new job, or medical treatment (not including simple first aid).
• Injuries are distinguished from illness- injuries are due to an instantaneous event,
whereas longer term exposure, inhalation, repetitive movements, etc are contributing
factors to illness.
• Incidents occurring while on the premises for any reason relating to employment are
reportable.
OSHA and state plans
Currently, 25 states have OSHA approved plans. These plans are stricter than, or the equivalent
of, OSHA regulation. In states with OSHA plans (list attached), the state agency is the primary
authority for inspections, etc.
Resources for Compliance
• Small businesses (< 250 employees) are eligible to participate in the free OSHA on site
consultation plan. Plans are administered through state agencies. Consultations are
separate from inspection visits, and no fines or citations can be issued. A directory of
consultation programs is attached.
• Publications such as record keeping guidelines, inspection booklets and other hand
books are available from the OSHA publications office
• Training courses are available at the OSHA Training Institute (private sector) 1555 times
Drive, Des Plaines, IL 60018. Courses are offered at 8 locations. Call 847.297.4913 for
info.
OSHA Standards Relevant to Meat Packing
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required for employees using particular equipment
(i.e. safety glasses or mesh metal gloves for meat cutters).
• Machinery must be equipped with guards to stop flying chips, sparks, etc
• Any sprockets, chains, rotating drums, etc, must be enclosed and rendered inoperable
if guard is removed.
• Electrical stimulation devices for meat tenderizing must be grounded and the live wires
guarded.
• ‘Ergonomic Program Management Guidelines for Meat Packing Plants’ OSHA pub
#3123 is available, as are case studies of several plants ergonomic interventions.
Grain Inspection and Packers and Stockyards Agency (GIPSA)
The Regulations and Statements of General Policy, together with the rules of practice governing
proceedings under the P&S Act and the organization and functions of the Packers and
Stockyards Programs, are contained in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 9, Chapter II,
parts 201-205.
The Packers and Stockyards Act is generally concerned with fair practices in the exchange of
livestock. Following are the broad categories of the regulation:
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