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.
These should be part of the employer's overall safety and health management program. The publication and distribution of these guidelines is OSHA's first step in assisting the meatpacking industry in implementing a comprehensive safety and health program including ergonomics.