WCMA Health & Safety Group Meeting (Hybrid) - October 2026

Join WCMA's Health & Safety Group on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (CT) for a day of practical learning, peer networking, and the latest updates on workplace safety.

Choose the participation option that works best for you:

• Attend in person at Masters Gallery Foods in Oostburg, Wisconsin, for an exclusive facility tour, networking opportunities, networking lunch, and the full meeting experience. In-person attendance is limited to 30 participants, so early registration is encouraged.
• Attend virtually from anywhere to participate in the afternoon educational presentations only, beginning at 12:30 p.m. (CT).

WCMA's Health & Safety Group is open to all WCMA member employees. Meetings bring together dairy processing professionals to share best practices, hear from industry experts, and build valuable connections with peers facing similar workplace challenges.

Agenda

10:15 a.m. – Participant Check-In & Networking (In-Person Only)

10:30 a.m. – Morning Programming (In-Person Only)

Welcome & Agenda Overview
Presenter: Rebekah Sweeney, WCMA Senior Director of Programs & Policy

WCMA Member Spotlight: How Masters Gallery Foods Maintains a Strong Safety Culture
Presenter: Paul Rutledge, Masters Gallery Foods Vice President of Risk & Loss Control

Our host, Masters Gallery Foods, was honored as WCMA's 2025 Employer of the Year, recognized in part for its exceptional commitment to employee health and safety. During this meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to learn firsthand how the company has built and sustained its award-winning safety culture, with a presentation focused on:

• Building a proactive safety culture
• Reducing workplace injuries through targeted initiatives
• Engaging employees in safety programs
• Lessons learned from continuous improvement efforts
• Measuring and sustaining safety performance

Facility Tour: See Safety in Practice at Masters Gallery Foods (In-Person Only)

12:00 p.m. – Networking Lunch (In-Person Only)

12:30 p.m. – Afternoon Programming (Hybrid)

OSHA's Top Ten Most Frequently Cited List & Regulatory Updates

Get the latest OSHA insights directly from WCMA's OSHA Alliance partners. This session will examine OSHA's 2026 list of most frequently cited violations, emerging enforcement trends, regulatory and policy developments, and resources available to help dairy processors strengthen compliance. Bring your questions; audience Q&A is encouraged. 

Featured Panel Discussion: When the Unexpected Happens - Emergency Preparedness Lessons from Dairy Processors 

Emergency plans are put to the test when a tornado hits, an ammonia leak occurs, or a fire breaks out. Hear directly from dairy processors who have experienced these emergencies firsthand as they share what happened, how their teams responded, what worked, and where they discovered gaps in their preparedness.

The panel will go beyond the immediate response to explore the lessons learned afterward, including changes made to emergency plans and procedures, communication strategies, employee safety practices, and recovery efforts. Attendees will gain practical insights and ideas to help their own facilities prepare for the unexpected.

Committee Business
Presenter: Rebekah Sweeney, WCMA Senior Director of Programs & Policy

3:00 p.m. – Adjournment (Hybrid)

Have questions?  Please contact WCMA Senior Director of Programs & Policy Rebekah Sweeney.