Increased OSHA Outreach in Wisconsin Until April 2027
attention food manufacturers in wisconsin
Due to an excessively high number of recorded injuries and fatalities, OSHA has deployed a Local Emphasis Program (LEP) effective April 19th, 2022, for the State of Wisconsin. This provides OSHA the authority to conduct inspections to evaluate an employer’s workplace pertaining to food production operations. The intent of this LEP is to encourage employers to take steps to identify, reduce, and eliminate hazards associated with exposure to machine hazards during production activities and off-shift sanitation, service, and maintenance tasks.
Affected statewide industries include but are not limited to:
Dairy Product Manufacturing
Fruit + Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing
Meat Processing
Department of Labor News Release: US Department of Labor Initiative Seeks to Protect Wisconsin Workers from Machine Hazards in Food Processing Plants
Wisconsin Regional OSHA Notice: Regional OSHA Instructions | Local Emphasis Program for Food Manufacturing Industry
If you’re ready to discuss a safety solution for your facility, or even audit the safety of the hardware/machines you have in place, please contact us. We have dedicated TUV Machine Certified safety experts on staff to assist you and recommend, as well as provide tailored solutions for you.