OSHA to poultry industry: Time to prioritize safety
In a recent address to attendees of the National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Loren Sweatt expressed the hope that a “turning point” was just ahead in the sometimes-rocky relationship between OSHA and the industry.
I have met with several of you regarding the state of the agency’s relationship with the poultry industry and how we can continue to improve that relationship. My message to you today is that the door is open to continuous improvement on how the agency interacts with you as the regulated community, either through education and training, cooperative partnerships, or enforcement.