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.
From OSHA's perspective, an effective safety and health program for the meatpacking industry must concentrate on ergonomic hazards to prevent cumulative trauma disorders, machine guarding to avoid direct contact with dangerous equipment, and training on the proper use of knives to prevent cuts.