With OSHA set to issue a rule requiring employers with 100 or more employees to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations, organizations will be quickly imposing vaccine mandates to help reduce the risk of at-work infection and associated business disruption.  Experience tells us, however, that mandates alone are not enough to lower the risk of workplace transmission. So, […]

Many dusts are flammable. If you work around any combustible dusts, it is important to equip yourself and your team with proper FR protection. This webinar explores everything from combustible dust basics to details of the NFPA standards to help those who encounter combustible dust hazards improve their safety culture Register here.

Microorganisms are always present in food handling environments. Transient microorganisms can be introduced into the food environment through raw materials, water and employees. The goal of an Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) is to gauge and monitor the presence of microorganisms within the manufacturing site. The management of air quality can mitigate the incidental introduction of […]

The pandemic continues and employers still need to pivot as science learns and takes steps to fight it. From OSHA, the EEOC, and the CDC, among others, employers must be able to stay on top of guidance and adapt to the seemingly never-ending changes while treading carefully in the current tension-charged environment. Keeping employees safe […]

There are many practices that can be employed to assist in the reduction of allergen cross-contact, including the appropriate use of area and equipment segregation. However, if separate processing areas and equipment are not possible, cleaning becomes the major method of allergen control on shared production lines. As a prerequisite controlling a hazard, and as […]

Please join: J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. and Occupational Health & Safety for this complimentary webinar OVERVIEW Safety training is critical to ensure employees know how to perform their jobs safely and without injury so they can go home to their families each night. You'll walk away from this event knowing who should receive […]

An August, 2021 study by NielsenIQ and Walker Sands found that 60% of consumers with allergies and intolerances have switched to a product’s competitor because it had more robust and trustworthy information about their desired attribute. Join leaders from FARE and wellness industry experts from NielsenIQ for insights into the food allergy consumer journey, the implications […]