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COVID-19 Coverage

FDA issues social distancing guidance for food processing plants to fight spread of COVID-19

What processors should do when following the CDC recommendation is not possible

April 8, 2020

The FDA has been adding frequently asked questions along with answers to its Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition COVID-19 Updates section of its website as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds.

Technology and automation to improve employee safety and reduce injuries

Liz Parker

April 3, 2020

Technology and automation are essential in the food safety industry.

Coronavirus

How processors are adapting training during the coronavirus pandemic

Preparing for sick workers, hiring new employees makes training critical

Casey Laughman

April 1, 2020

As food and beverage processors deal with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, they face dual challenges when it comes to training: keeping the current workforce safe and training new employees they’re hiring to meet a sustained, nationwide surge in demand.

Intertek Alchemy launches mobile app for food safety workers

February 6, 2020

Intertek Alchemy, a provider of training and engagement solutions for frontline workers, is pleased to announce the launch of Alchemy Playbook, a mobile application that reduces unplanned downtime and increases production for manufacturers.

Perdue Virginia plant reaches safety milestone

December 29, 2019

Associates at cook operation in Bridgewater, Va., work one million consecutive production hours without experiencing an OSHA recordable lost-time case.

FSNS announces 2020 food safety training schedule

November 6, 2019

Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) has announced its course schedule for food safety training for the upcoming year.

Strategies for employee management, training and workforce development

Liz Parker

October 31, 2019

Training employees is an essential part of food safety, as is employee management and workforce development.

Poultry industry announces alliance with OSHA

September 9, 2019

The shared goals for the alliance include raising awareness of health and safety practices and programs through outreach and communication in addition to training and education.

Research shows value of wearable technology in reducing workplace injuries

The study demonstrated how to capture a worker’s safety performance and translate the data into personal fatigue levels.

August 7, 2019

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation, Park Ridge, Ill., released a fatigue research report that shows the value of wearable technology in the workplace.