Worker Safety
Workplace Safety in Pork Production Jim Lummus Learning and Performance Manager National Pork Board
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Your Investment. Your Future.
Ethical Principles for U.S. Pork Producers Approved March 7, 2008, by Pork Act Delegates Produce
safe food Protect and promote animal well-being Ensure practices that protect public health Safeguard natural resources in all of our practices Provide a work environment that is safe and consistent with our other ethical principles Contribute to a better quality of life in our communities
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Your Investment. Your Future.
Ethical Principles for U.S. Pork Producers Employee Care: We affirm our obligation to provide a work environment that is safe and consistent with our other ethical principles. Pork Producers: Provide a work environment that promotes the health and safety of employees. Educate employees on the Ethical Principles for U.S. Pork Producers and prepare them to meet their obligations consistent with these principles. Provide a work environment where employees are treated fairly and with respect.
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Your Investment. Your Future.
Current Status Workplace Safety
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2007 Data from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics list accident and injury incidence rates for Hog Production at 8.4. All Industries is 4.2. DART rate for Hog Production is 3.8 while all Industries is 1.2.
Your Investment. Your Future.
Insurance Company Loss Analysis Overview of Losses 12 - Months Ending 12/31/07
WC
# of Claims Total Incurred Estimated Payroll Total Temporary Disability Cases Disability Days PPO Penetration Median Report Lag
802 $3,146,205 $112,122,800 120 5,908 60.49% 2 Days
23.5 5
Employee years of Disability Days Your Investment. Your Future.
# of Claims
% of Total Claims
Incurred Total
% of Incurred
548
68.33%
$1,842,603
57.02%
ASST MGR OR MGR
88
10.97%
$490,665
15.18%
FARROWING
23
2.87%
$316,265
9.79%
FEED MILL DRIVER
20
2.49%
$146,498
4.53%
BREEDING
7
0.87%
$95,889
2.97%
LIVE HAUL DRIVER
6
0.75%
$95,794
2.96%
FEED MILL
8
1.00%
$87,573
2.71%
TRUCK WASH
21
2.62%
$42,400
1.31%
MAINTENANCE
31
3.87%
$33,101
1.02%
TRUCK DRIVER
12
1.50%
$25,746
0.80%
CONSTRUCTION
1
0.12%
$19,641
0.61%
GILT DEVELOPMENT
5
0.62%
$14,384
0.45%
COURIER
2
0.25%
$5,443
0.17%
POWER WASHER
4
0.50%
$4,903
0.15%
NURSERY
6
0.75%
$3,025
0.09%
SOW OP TECH
4
0.50%
$2,173
0.07%
PART TIME
6
0.75%
$1,596
0.05%
OFFICE
3
0.37%
$1,490
0.05%
GROW/FINISHERS
5
0.62%
$1,404
0.04%
GROUNDS CREW
1
0.12%
$735
0.02%
VET
1
0.12%
$0
0.00%
802
100.00%
$3,231,327
100.00%
Occupation HERDSPERSON
Grand Total
# of Claims
% of Total Claims
Incurred Total
% of Incurred
SOW
186
23.19%
$766,898
23.73%
TREATING
107
13.34%
$558,291
17.28%
FEED CART
16
2.00%
$240,192
7.43%
MAINTENANCE
31
3.87%
$220,661
6.83%
POWERWASHING
58
7.23%
$160,823
4.98%
FLOORS
27
3.37%
$141,212
4.37%
BOAR
41
5.11%
$132,466
4.10%
MORTALITY
36
4.49%
$127,474
3.94%
GILTS
30
3.74%
$122,525
3.79%
OBJECT ON FLOOR
14
1.75%
$107,501
3.33%
CRATE
59
7.36%
$103,452
3.20%
2
0.25%
$86,810
2.69%
13
1.62%
$73,845
2.29%
OUTSIDE SURFACE
9
1.12%
$71,177
2.20%
BIN
6
0.75%
$69,244
2.14%
ICE/SNOW
17
2.12%
$55,014
1.70%
VEHICLES
18
2.24%
$41,107
1.27%
HERNIA
5
0.62%
$37,685
1.17%
BENCH
3
0.37%
$27,987
0.87%
21
2.62%
$19,491
0.60%
8
1.00%
$18,069
0.56%
Agency Description
APPAREL HAND TOOL/NO POWER
CHEMICAL
RAMP
Top 10 Claims Occupation
Total Incurred
Bending down to euthanize a pig and his back just gave out.
Asst. Mgr or Mgr
$150,078
Feed cart got caught on feeder, when pulled cart off felt pain in back.
Farrowing
$90,798
Feed Cart
Soreness from feeding
Herdsperson
$89,853
Feed Cart
Employee was moving sows and a sow turned around and smashed his knee against the breeding crates.
Breeding
$83,203
Sow
Employee was cutting wire that got wrapped around a lawnmower blade when the wire flew up and cut his eye.
Live Haul Driver
$82,615
Maintenance
Accident Description
Agency Treating
Employee was picking up board that was being used to roll dead cart over and tripped over it and broke her left ankle.
Asst. Mgr or Mgr
$81,905
Object on floor
Unsure of specific cause, hands numb while processing and cramps in feet leading to numbing sensation when pushing cart.
Herdsperson
$74,385
Treating
Employee was pulling off her coveralls when she reinjured her left shoulder.
Farrowing
$71,865
Apparel
Cleaning up corn spill and motion of shoveling caused pain.
Feed Mill
$67,371
Tool/No Power
Pain from repetitively sleeving sows.
Herdsperson
$65,723
Sow
Tenure
% of Claims
< 1 year
35.0%
1-2 years
15.0%
2-4 years
20.0%
5-9 years
30.0%
10 + years
0.0%
Not Classified
0.0%
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Injuries and Accidents
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Your Investment. Your Future.
OSHA AND THE PORK PRODUCTION INDUSTRY
Swine Industry changing Independent family farmer to industrialization Not on OSHA’s radar screen in early years With industrialization comes increased awareness by OSHA – employer size
OSHA AND THE PORK PRODUCTION INDUSTRY
Between October 2004 and May 2006 Federal OSHA conducted 18 inspections in this industry – hog and pig farming 51 violations of OSHA standards 7 worksites in compliance In the 11 sites not in compliance total penalties = $197,575 – that’s approximately $20,000 per inspection on average
One farm’s experience
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Missing covers on ceiling receptacles, light switches, and J boxes Cords improperly spliced outside of box and using electrical tape to insulate which does not bring cord back to manufacturers' specifications. Electrical panels had missing covers exposing energized conductors and bussbar areas. Electrical panels with no access due to materials being stored in front of the box. Flexible cords used in lieu of permanent wiring: Charger for boar bot, washing machines in mechanical rooms, air conditioner in break room, and other areas. Electrical panel not properly installed. The panel was holding rain water when inspected and mostly rusted through, a case of improper installation. Electrical panels and other electrical J boxes with knockouts missing. Conduit lines which had been disconnected were not plugged or capped. GFCI receptacles near wet or damp locations not working. Breakers in panel boxes not marked. Your Investment. Your Future.
One farm’s experience
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Did not ensure that employees were protected from fire and collapse hazards. The employees working in the barns were not provided with adequate emergency exits. Only one exit was available for egress from the barns. All other exits were padlocked from the outside and secured from the inside with brackets and 2x4s. Total Penalties $87,000
Your Investment. Your Future.
When can OSHA come to your farm?
15
A farmer who employs one or more persons has the legal responsibility to assure safe and healthful working conditions Occupational Safety and Health Administration is prevented from spending any funds to issue or enforce any regulations that apply to any person who farms and employs 10 or fewer employees Your Investment. Your Future.
OSHA
11 or more employees OSHA requires records of work related injuries and illness OSHA standards are regulations you must follow – Few standards specific for pork production
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Your Investment. Your Future.
OSHA Standards
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OSHA standards are regulations you must follow Few standards specific for pork production
Your Investment. Your Future.
General Duty Clause
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The general duty clause states that every employer must furnish each employee a place of employment free from all recognized hazards causing or likely to cause death or serious injury. The general duty clause will be used only in situations where no specific standard has been adopted.
Your Investment. Your Future.
What does OSHA look for? The things they are familiar with!
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Your Investment. Your Future.
OSHA will look for
Office – Records » Accidents » Training
– Information on hazards at the farm
In the barns – – – –
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Electrical Machine guarding Egress (marking) Hazards Communication (labeling) Your Investment. Your Future.
Mock OSHA Walk Through
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Your Investment. Your Future.
Injuries and Accidents in the barns Majority involve animal handling. Why?
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Your Investment. Your Future.
Injuries and Accidents in the barns
23
Facilities design Training Structure and Processes Motives Information
Your Investment. Your Future.
Where do I start? Conduct
your own Safety Assessment Identify Gaps Make a plan to fill the Gaps
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Your Investment. Your Future.
Resources from National Pork Board
Pork.org 25
Your Investment. Your Future.
1
Your Investment. Your Future.
Ethical Principles for U.S. Pork Producers Approved March 7, 2008, by Pork Act Delegates Produce
safe food Protect and promote animal well-being Ensure practices that protect public health Safeguard natural resources in all of our practices Provide a work environment that is safe and consistent with our other ethical principles Contribute to a better quality of life in our communities
2
Your Investment. Your Future.
Ethical Principles for U.S. Pork Producers Employee Care: We affirm our obligation to provide a work environment that is safe and consistent with our other ethical principles. Pork Producers: Provide a work environment that promotes the health and safety of employees. Educate employees on the Ethical Principles for U.S. Pork Producers and prepare them to meet their obligations consistent with these principles. Provide a work environment where employees are treated fairly and with respect.
3
Your Investment. Your Future.
Current Status Workplace Safety
4
2007 Data from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics list accident and injury incidence rates for Hog Production at 8.4. All Industries is 4.2. DART rate for Hog Production is 3.8 while all Industries is 1.2.
Your Investment. Your Future.
Insurance Company Loss Analysis Overview of Losses 12 - Months Ending 12/31/07
WC
# of Claims Total Incurred Estimated Payroll Total Temporary Disability Cases Disability Days PPO Penetration Median Report Lag
802 $3,146,205 $112,122,800 120 5,908 60.49% 2 Days
23.5 5
Employee years of Disability Days Your Investment. Your Future.
# of Claims
% of Total Claims
Incurred Total
% of Incurred
548
68.33%
$1,842,603
57.02%
ASST MGR OR MGR
88
10.97%
$490,665
15.18%
FARROWING
23
2.87%
$316,265
9.79%
FEED MILL DRIVER
20
2.49%
$146,498
4.53%
BREEDING
7
0.87%
$95,889
2.97%
LIVE HAUL DRIVER
6
0.75%
$95,794
2.96%
FEED MILL
8
1.00%
$87,573
2.71%
TRUCK WASH
21
2.62%
$42,400
1.31%
MAINTENANCE
31
3.87%
$33,101
1.02%
TRUCK DRIVER
12
1.50%
$25,746
0.80%
CONSTRUCTION
1
0.12%
$19,641
0.61%
GILT DEVELOPMENT
5
0.62%
$14,384
0.45%
COURIER
2
0.25%
$5,443
0.17%
POWER WASHER
4
0.50%
$4,903
0.15%
NURSERY
6
0.75%
$3,025
0.09%
SOW OP TECH
4
0.50%
$2,173
0.07%
PART TIME
6
0.75%
$1,596
0.05%
OFFICE
3
0.37%
$1,490
0.05%
GROW/FINISHERS
5
0.62%
$1,404
0.04%
GROUNDS CREW
1
0.12%
$735
0.02%
VET
1
0.12%
$0
0.00%
802
100.00%
$3,231,327
100.00%
Occupation HERDSPERSON
Grand Total
# of Claims
% of Total Claims
Incurred Total
% of Incurred
SOW
186
23.19%
$766,898
23.73%
TREATING
107
13.34%
$558,291
17.28%
FEED CART
16
2.00%
$240,192
7.43%
MAINTENANCE
31
3.87%
$220,661
6.83%
POWERWASHING
58
7.23%
$160,823
4.98%
FLOORS
27
3.37%
$141,212
4.37%
BOAR
41
5.11%
$132,466
4.10%
MORTALITY
36
4.49%
$127,474
3.94%
GILTS
30
3.74%
$122,525
3.79%
OBJECT ON FLOOR
14
1.75%
$107,501
3.33%
CRATE
59
7.36%
$103,452
3.20%
2
0.25%
$86,810
2.69%
13
1.62%
$73,845
2.29%
OUTSIDE SURFACE
9
1.12%
$71,177
2.20%
BIN
6
0.75%
$69,244
2.14%
ICE/SNOW
17
2.12%
$55,014
1.70%
VEHICLES
18
2.24%
$41,107
1.27%
HERNIA
5
0.62%
$37,685
1.17%
BENCH
3
0.37%
$27,987
0.87%
21
2.62%
$19,491
0.60%
8
1.00%
$18,069
0.56%
Agency Description
APPAREL HAND TOOL/NO POWER
CHEMICAL
RAMP
Top 10 Claims Occupation
Total Incurred
Bending down to euthanize a pig and his back just gave out.
Asst. Mgr or Mgr
$150,078
Feed cart got caught on feeder, when pulled cart off felt pain in back.
Farrowing
$90,798
Feed Cart
Soreness from feeding
Herdsperson
$89,853
Feed Cart
Employee was moving sows and a sow turned around and smashed his knee against the breeding crates.
Breeding
$83,203
Sow
Employee was cutting wire that got wrapped around a lawnmower blade when the wire flew up and cut his eye.
Live Haul Driver
$82,615
Maintenance
Accident Description
Agency Treating
Employee was picking up board that was being used to roll dead cart over and tripped over it and broke her left ankle.
Asst. Mgr or Mgr
$81,905
Object on floor
Unsure of specific cause, hands numb while processing and cramps in feet leading to numbing sensation when pushing cart.
Herdsperson
$74,385
Treating
Employee was pulling off her coveralls when she reinjured her left shoulder.
Farrowing
$71,865
Apparel
Cleaning up corn spill and motion of shoveling caused pain.
Feed Mill
$67,371
Tool/No Power
Pain from repetitively sleeving sows.
Herdsperson
$65,723
Sow
Tenure
% of Claims
< 1 year
35.0%
1-2 years
15.0%
2-4 years
20.0%
5-9 years
30.0%
10 + years
0.0%
Not Classified
0.0%
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Injuries and Accidents
10
Your Investment. Your Future.
OSHA AND THE PORK PRODUCTION INDUSTRY
Swine Industry changing Independent family farmer to industrialization Not on OSHA’s radar screen in early years With industrialization comes increased awareness by OSHA – employer size
OSHA AND THE PORK PRODUCTION INDUSTRY
Between October 2004 and May 2006 Federal OSHA conducted 18 inspections in this industry – hog and pig farming 51 violations of OSHA standards 7 worksites in compliance In the 11 sites not in compliance total penalties = $197,575 – that’s approximately $20,000 per inspection on average
One farm’s experience
13
Missing covers on ceiling receptacles, light switches, and J boxes Cords improperly spliced outside of box and using electrical tape to insulate which does not bring cord back to manufacturers' specifications. Electrical panels had missing covers exposing energized conductors and bussbar areas. Electrical panels with no access due to materials being stored in front of the box. Flexible cords used in lieu of permanent wiring: Charger for boar bot, washing machines in mechanical rooms, air conditioner in break room, and other areas. Electrical panel not properly installed. The panel was holding rain water when inspected and mostly rusted through, a case of improper installation. Electrical panels and other electrical J boxes with knockouts missing. Conduit lines which had been disconnected were not plugged or capped. GFCI receptacles near wet or damp locations not working. Breakers in panel boxes not marked. Your Investment. Your Future.
One farm’s experience
14
Did not ensure that employees were protected from fire and collapse hazards. The employees working in the barns were not provided with adequate emergency exits. Only one exit was available for egress from the barns. All other exits were padlocked from the outside and secured from the inside with brackets and 2x4s. Total Penalties $87,000
Your Investment. Your Future.
When can OSHA come to your farm?
15
A farmer who employs one or more persons has the legal responsibility to assure safe and healthful working conditions Occupational Safety and Health Administration is prevented from spending any funds to issue or enforce any regulations that apply to any person who farms and employs 10 or fewer employees Your Investment. Your Future.
OSHA
11 or more employees OSHA requires records of work related injuries and illness OSHA standards are regulations you must follow – Few standards specific for pork production
16
Your Investment. Your Future.
OSHA Standards
17
OSHA standards are regulations you must follow Few standards specific for pork production
Your Investment. Your Future.
General Duty Clause
18
The general duty clause states that every employer must furnish each employee a place of employment free from all recognized hazards causing or likely to cause death or serious injury. The general duty clause will be used only in situations where no specific standard has been adopted.
Your Investment. Your Future.
What does OSHA look for? The things they are familiar with!
19
Your Investment. Your Future.
OSHA will look for
Office – Records » Accidents » Training
– Information on hazards at the farm
In the barns – – – –
20
Electrical Machine guarding Egress (marking) Hazards Communication (labeling) Your Investment. Your Future.
Mock OSHA Walk Through
21
Your Investment. Your Future.
Injuries and Accidents in the barns Majority involve animal handling. Why?
22
Your Investment. Your Future.
Injuries and Accidents in the barns
23
Facilities design Training Structure and Processes Motives Information
Your Investment. Your Future.
Where do I start? Conduct
your own Safety Assessment Identify Gaps Make a plan to fill the Gaps
24
Your Investment. Your Future.
Resources from National Pork Board
Pork.org 25
Your Investment. Your Future.
