In 2015, there were “519 fatalities from being struck by an object or equipment in the United States, and 247 were caused by a falling object,”...
Postproduction food manufacturing poses a number of unique safety and sanitation challenges for manufacturing line workers. The U.S. Department of Labor reported “2.9 million workplace injuries in 2016,” with the most severe injuries resulting in death.
Even with technological advances and new regulations, workers are still being injured on the job. Sharp knives, hot ovens, cold storage, debris on floors and bacteria are just some of the dangers industry workers encounter on the job.
Common industry hazards include:
The 5S Lean Manufacturing Method originated in Japan and consists of five major principles utilizing color-coding and visual cues. The 5S method has been proven to increase employee satisfaction and safety, while decreasing product waste.
The 5 steps include:
A 6th S can be achieved after the first five have been met. This S stands for Safety, representing what you, your team and your facility will have achieved once you fully implement the first 5 steps.
For years, ORR Safety has been a leader in helping businesses promote efficiency and productivity while also eliminating waste. We’re committed to helping you streamline your facility’s operations with everything from KPI boards to 5S red tag supplies, motivational banners, marking tapes, and beyond.
Click here to download the 5S Lean Solutions Guidebook to learn more about how you can incorporate this method in the workplace.
Keeping up with regulation changes can be tough, not to mention time-consuming. Learn the new ASTM/ANSI icons and cut levels, what’s changed from the old system, and appropriate uses for each level in our easy to read infographic.
Click here to download the Glove Protection Infographic.
Do you have a plan in place to handle a spill in your facility? If so, does everyone know this plan and what to do in the event that a spill occurs? Whether we like them or not, accidental spills are bound to happen. You should have a plan in place for cleanup, the right materials, and training for anyone who may be involved.
Click here to read about how to plan ahead for spills and train your team.
Food safety and sanitation can have real, permanent consequences for both workers at your facility, families all over the country, and your own freedom.
In one company alone, several plant managers and executives were sentenced to between 3 and 28 years in a federal penitentiary for their role in the deadly 1993 Jack in the Box E. coli outbreak.
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