Cutler: It is, and thatâs a very good point. Hand sanitizers, which, for the most part, are alcohol-water combinations are very effective, at least equal, interestingly, to washing hands and take less time.
Minnesota is one of the countryâs most active meatpacking states, with just over 12,000 workers in various meat processing jobs. Meatpacking plants in Minnesota are characterized by high employee turnover and large numbers of immigrant workers.
When OSHA visits a meatpacking plant, it does not expect a small facility to have the same type of hazard prevention program or medical management program as a large plant. The guidelines provide a general framework for action by employers and employees.