True or False
The USDA ensures food and worker safety?
FALSE (the USDA regulates meat processing line speeds, but its primarily concerned with food safety.
What health issues do these workers experience from chemical exposure such as ammonia, chlorine, and peracetic acid?
The tongue goes numb, dry mouth, watery eyes, and constant headaches.
What are the basic protections that could be provided to workers to keep them safe from injuries and illnesses?
PPE (Cut-resistant gloves, aprons, goggles, hard hats, and slip-resistant footwear to protect against potential hazards), hazard identification and assessment, training and education.
U.S. meat workers are already 6 times more likely to suffer serious injury than the average American worker?
FALSE (3 times more likely).
What is the main negative effect of working in a meat production factory?
Carpal tunnel syndrome
What are the workplace hazards experienced at meat processing factories?
Burns, cuts and lacerations, slips, falls, strains, sprains, musculoskeletal disorders, hearing loss, and respiratory problems.
Does OSHA have the power to set line speed limits?
FALSE (the USDA regulates worker line speed limits).
Name 2 things that increase the likelihood of more severe injuries to the body?
Pace, repetitions, musculoskeletal disorders.
What role does OSHA play in food worker safety?
OSHA is responsible for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for employees.