Animal Agriculture Environmental Sustainability Summit January 27-28, 2009 Atlanta, GA

A coalition of stakeholders in animal agriculture led by the U. S. Poultry & Egg Association has put together a blue ribbon summit to be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA on January 27-28, 2009. Leading experts from within the industry and representatives from the retail and food service industries will meet to identify and discuss the challenges for the future as they relate to sustainability and protecting the environment. Registration for the Summit includes complimentary registration to the International Poultry Expo, January 28-30, 2009.

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Processing plant line workers as young as 15?

After alleging unsafe plant conditions and falsification of OSHA documentation, the Charlotte Observer now accuses the industry of intentionally hiring underage workers.

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USPOULTRY develops Arsenic in Poultry Feed Issue Kit

USPOULTRY's Poultry & Egg Institute Issue Kits are resources addressing current topics which are important to the poultry and egg industry. The goal of each issue kit is to provide USPOULTRY members with current information on a specific topic based on available research, technology and best management practices.

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Where is the “Ergonomics Community”?

Every safety professional knows the importance of ergonomics. In the workplace, ergonomics is a fundamental part of ensuring comfort and safety for workers. We have heard a lot about online modules discussing forklift safety, conferences about fire protection and other media each focusing on almost every issue there is in the safety industry. But have you ever asked the question, “Where or how can I learn more about ergonomics in the workplace?”

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Unions look to President-elect Obama

Labor's wish list for the incoming president and the expanded Democratic majority in Congress includes making it easier to form unions, expanding the pool of workers who can join them, prohibiting employers from permanently replacing striking workers and expanding health care. Getting much of that, as one business leader puts it, won't be "a walk in the park."

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Brace yourself for dramatic changes in employment law

A recent article in the Opelika- Auburn News outlines a number of labor related bills and other employment issues that the Democrats support, some of which will demand immediate attention. Employers can expect to see more new workplace regulations now than during any time in the last two decades.

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Skimping on health care feared in tough times

Concerned that some employees may be scrimping on essential health care during the current economic downturn, experts advise employers to step up benefit communications to emphasize the importance of getting preventive screenings and taking prescription medications for chronic conditions.

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Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine

When to get vaccinated? Who should get vaccinated? How effective is the vaccine? What are vaccine side effects? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides the answers to these questions and more.

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