Through the Alliance, OSHA, NCC and NTF will provide the organizations' members and others with information, guidance and access to training resources that will help them protect the safety and health of employees, including those who speak languages other than English. In particular, the Alliance will focus on machinery hazards and provide potential solutions to reduce injuries (e.g., amputations). The Alliance's goals include:
Training and education
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for the poultry industry on equipment safety and to provide expertise in communicating such information in English, as well as other languages to employers and employees in the industry.
Outreach and communication
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and the NCC's and NTF's Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on equipment safety that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
Promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions or stakeholder meetings on equipment safety issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.
Products and Resources
Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
- Equipment Safety Review Process Guidelines. Through the OSHA and National Chicken Council (NCC) and National Turkey Federation (NTF) Alliance, NCC/NTF developed voluntary guidelines outlining best practices for equipment safety review, including pre-purchase, pre-start up, and post-start up, to help focus attention on potential hazards associated with machinery.
- Machine Guarding for the Poultry and Egg Industry. Through the OSHA and National Chicken Council (NCC) and National Turkey Federation (NTF) Alliance, NCC/NTF developed a slide presentation explaining the basics of machine guarding and identifying the machine parts, functions, or processes that may create hazards if the operation of the machine or accidental contact with it can injure the worker.
- Equipment Safety Pre-Purchase Checklist. Through the OSHA and National Chicken Council (NCC) and National Turkey Federation (NTF) Alliance, NCC/NTF developed "Equipment Safety Pre-Purchase Checklist." The checklist helps to focus attention on the safety and health issues to be evaluated and addressed before purchasing new equipment.
- Equipment Safety Pre-Startup Checklist. Through the OSHA and National Chicken Council (NCC) and National Turkey Federation (NTF) Alliance, NCC/NTF developed "Equipment Safety Pre- Startup Checklist." The checklist helps to focus attention on the safety and health issues to be evaluated and addressed before starting up new equipment.