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Hazard Recognition

The meat slaughtering, processing, and packaging industry has long been associated with a high rate of accidents, injuries, and illnesses. The following references aid in recognizing workplace hazards within the meat packing industry.
  • Small Business Handbook. OSHA Publication 2209-02R, (2005). Also available as a 260 KB PDF, 56 pages.
  • Job Hazard Analysis. OSHA Publication 3071, (2002). Also available as a 497 KB PDF, 50 pages.
  • Worker Safety in the Meat and Poultry Industry. American Meat Institute (AMI) Fact Sheet, (2005, January), 510 KB PDF, 4 pages. Describes AMI's purpose, background, voluntary guidelines, and gives injury and illness rates.
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