WCMA Health & Safety Group Meeting (Hybrid)

You’re invited to join us for WCMA's Health & Safety Group meeting on Thursday, June 13 from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (CT).  During this program, we'll look closely at new recommendations regarding the safe handling of unpasteurized milk amid the outbreak of avian influenza in dairy herds, with an engaging and in-depth question-and-answer session with occupational health leaders.  We'll feature strategies for you to establish and execute an employee disciplinary policy related to safety violations - fairly and legally. We'll also provide a primer on the prevention of heat-related illnesses, and updates from OSHA on its Regional Emphasis Program for Food Processors and on a key clarification on its final rule related to non-employee representatives in employee inspection interviews.

Here's a look at our detailed agenda:

• 10:30 a.m.: Sign-In Begins (in-person attendees only)
• 11:00 a.m.: Introductions, Announcements, & Agenda Overview
• 11:15 a.m.: Featured Presentation: H5N1 Safety Practices for Dairy Processors
  • Speaker: Dr. Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Department of Health Services
• 12:15 p.m.: Networking Lunch (in-person attendees only)
  • Committee Survey & Small Group Discussions of Industry Needs
• 12:45 p.m.: Featured Presentation: Managing Employee Disciplinary Actions Related to Safety Violations
  • Speaker: Bethany McCurdy, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
• 1:30 p.m.: Featured Presentation: Strategies to Prevent Heat Illness in Dairy Processing Plants
  • Speaker: Mary Bauer, OSHA
• 2:10 p.m.: OSHA Updates
  • Regional Emphasis Program for Food Processors
  • Rule Clarification on Non-Employee Representatives in Employee Inspection Interviews
• 2:20 p.m.: Committee Business
  
  • WCMA Safety Trainings
  • OSHA Partnership Proposal
  • Next Meetings
• 2:30 p.m.: Adjournment

WCMA is offering two ways to participate: in-person at WCMA's offices in Madison, Wisconsin or online via Zoom. WCMA's Health & Safety Group is open to all WCMA member employees, including both dairy processors and industry suppliers.

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