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US industry groups address poultry machinery hazards
The National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and Occupational Safety and Health Administration have joined hands to draw up and publish pre-purchase and pre-startup equipment safety checklists to minimise workplace injuries in the poultry industry.
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The checklists were developed by the Joint NCC and NTF Safety and Health Committee and were designed to help poultry companies address critical safety issues prior to purchasing, installing and starting up new equipment.
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The checklists can also be used to perform safety assessments on currently installed equipment.
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The checklist address safety considerations relating to:
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-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Equipment guarding
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Design and engineering
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Energy control
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ergonomics
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Training
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ingress/Egress
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ventilation
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Hazard communication
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Personal protective equipment
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Confined space and hazardous locations
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fall protection
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Process safety management
