Tag: OSHA

How regulations may affect feed, grain industries in 2023

Several agencies within the federal government are working on new or updated regulations that would affect the feed and grain industries.

February 7, 2023

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What to expect in the feed regulatory space in 2023 [podcast]

AFIA's Gary Huddleston discusses the regulatory issues he's watching for 2023 and how they might affect the feed industry.

November 17, 2022

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Smithfield, OSHA agree on infectious disease plan creation

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. has agreed to create a team of internal and third-party experts to develop an infectious disease preparedness plan as part of a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

November 16, 2021

Collage of Flu COVID-19 virus cells in blood under the microscop

USDA to allow some pork plants to trial faster line speeds

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow nine pork processing plants to run at faster line speeds under a yearlong trial.

November 12, 2021

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OSHA cites Balchem unit for safety, health violations

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued 24 serious safety and health violations and proposed more than US$300,000 in penalties to BCP Ingredients, a subsidiary of Balchem Corp.

October 7, 2021

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How feed mills can reduce dust explosion risk

Dust control and mitigation is an important part of feed mill safety, and regular housekeeping is necessary to manage the risks posed by combustible grain dust – the main source of fuel for explosions in grain handling facilities.

June 8, 2021

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What will Biden’s election mean for feed regulations?

Newly elected President Joe Biden's approach to ag policy remains unknown, but his focus on COVID-19 could bring new regulations to the feed industry.

January 28, 2021

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Worker’s body recovered from Didion Milling silo

The body of a 52-year-old worker was recovered from a corn silo on December 8 at a Didion Milling facility in Cambria, Wisconsin.

December 9, 2020

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Smithfield cited for alleged COVID-related safety failures

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for failure to protect employees from exposure to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

September 10, 2020

Collage of Flu COVID-19 virus cells in blood under the microscop

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Grain Safety Week shifts to include COVID-19 prevention

Unable to hold in-person training for Grain Safety Week, event partners provide online COVID-19 prevention resources instead.

April 14, 2020

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Columbia Grain cited after grain bin death

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Columbia Grain International (CGI) LLC after a worker's death last summer.

January 7, 2020

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