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WCMA Health & Safety Group Meeting

WCMA Health & Safety Group Meeting

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (CDT)

Event Details

Register now for WCMA's Health & Safety Group meeting on Wednesday, September 27 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (CT).

This meeting will focus on workplace emergency preparedness and product solutions to the most common employee safety challenges, and provide the latest updates on OSHA's Local Emphasis Program for Food Processors. Here's a look at our agenda:

  • 10:30 a.m.: Registration Begins for In-Person Attendees
  • 11:00 a.m.: Meeting Call to Order
    • Agenda & Introductions
    • Emergency Preparedness Practices for Dairy Processors
      • Presenter: Kelli Humber, WisCon
  • 12:15 p.m.: Networking Lunch for In-Person Attendees
  • 1:00 p.m.: Meeting Resumes
    • OSHA Local Emphasis for Food Processors Update
      • Presenter: David Schott, OSHA Region 5
    • Product Solutions to Employee Safety Challenges in Dairy Processing Plants
      • Combustible Dust Solutions, presented by Nelson-Jameson
      • Advancements in Equipment Guarding, presented by Kelley Supply
      • Chemical Program Solutions, presented by Kelley Supply
      • Panel Discussion with Live Q&A
    •  Group Business
      • Upcoming Employee Safety Trainings
      • Upcoming Meetings & Topics
  • 3:00 p.m.: Adjournment

WCMA is offering two ways to participate: in-person at WCMA's offices in Madison, Wisconsin or online via Zoom. In-person attendees will enjoy a networking lunch.

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

For More Information:

Rebekah Sweeney
Rebekah Sweeney
Senior Director, Programs & Policy Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association