Eleven representatives of the Joint Poultry Industry Safety & Health Council met with officials from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration in Washington, D.C., recently to reestablish a dialogue with OSHA and seek opportunities to collaborate in the development of future standards and industry-specific programs.

 As with other business sectors in the US, the poultry industrycontinues to see more regulations related to employment law. 

Aggressive support for unions by the Obama Administration and National Labor Relations Board is changing the landscape of labor relations within the poultry and egg industries. Most recently, a proposed rule by the NLRB shortens the time frame for union election campaigns to as little as 10 days from the filing of a Notice of Hearing.

Institute partners with trade associations, universities and others to broaden offerings

US Poultry & Egg Association enhances their educational curriculum through the Poultry & Egg Institute.

The industry needs to look closely at many of the factors that impact the likelihood of a rollover accident to increase the awareness of both driver and trucking supervisor, leading to safer fleet operations.