COVID-19 has created a dynamic, challenging regulatory compliance environment for health and safety professionals and in-house counsel. Holland & Hart attorneys Robert Ayers and Dora Lane will provide pragmatic guidance to help you understand: Latest guidance from OSHA, CDC, and the EEOC Interplay of federal agency guidance and state guidance Best practices for employers to […]
This webcast will explore the most frequently cited OSHA standards. We will look at the most common trouble spots in each standard, as well as what OSHA compliance officers look for and cite the most under each standard. Issues will include: Hazard communication Machine guarding Lockout/tagout Respiratory protection and other PPE requirements Electrical safety Powered […]
Accidents don’t just happen. Something causes them, and usually more than one thing. An investigation should identify those causes, but the cause of an accident is not the same as the cause of an injury. Injuries may be caused by over-exertion, falls, and being struck by objects. Factors that caused the accident, however, are more […]
Over the past 15 years as a food safety professional, Amit M. Kheradia has been consulting companies on the regulations, standards, and best practices influencing the U.S. and global food industries. He believes that companies should work towards adopting simpler strategies for achieving food safety compliance. A color-coding system used as a preventive control can […]
For every tail, there’s a tale to tell. Most likely one you’d like to forget! As the Summer heat fades. your facility will face a different set of pest pressures. While flies, ants, and stored product pests may be the focus now, the change in season will bring increased rodents and perhaps other pests searching […]
This webinar will discuss the advances in dry steam technology for surface and conveyor belt cleaning and the benefits they can have to your organization. Topics covered will include: The latest trends in surface and conveyor belt cleaning and sanitation A technical overview of the how dry steam works How it can help your plant […]
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 […]
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 […]
