May 27, 2022
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The team will include subject-matter experts recommended by the
The agreement will affect workers at the following seven facilities: FacilityLocationFacilityLocation Swift Beef Co.Greeley, ColoradoJBS Souderton Inc.Souderton,
Swift Pork Co.Beardstown, IllinoisSwift Beef Co.Cactus,
Swift Beef Co.
Swift Beef Co.Omaha,
Following two inspections in April and
"This settlement is intended to ensure that, going forward, protective measures are in place to protect workers at these facilities from COVID-19 and from other infectious diseases as well," said
After a COVID-19 outbreak, the
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"Employers are legally obligated to provide workers with a safe and healthful workplace, and the
Under the agreement, the JBS subsidiaries and affiliates will use an updated Safe Work Playbook to reduce employee exposure to coronavirus while working with third-party experts to assess plants' operating procedures and develop the infectious disease preparedness plan. The team of experts must evaluate work areas and other areas where employees congregate to minimize employee potential exposure to infectious diseases. The team of third-party multi-disciplinary experts and company representatives will also: Review JBS's existing programs and procedures, including its occupational health system. Evaluate and provide recommendations regarding engineering, administrative, and work practice controls, including ventilation, employee and visitor screening protocols, and cleaning. Identify personal protective equipment and respiratory protection needs, including the number of respirators and other PPE to stockpile in preparation for future outbreaks, epidemics, or pandemics. Address occupational health issues related to infectious disease prevention and response, and provide recommendations on a continuity of operations plan. Following development of its infectious disease preparedness plan, the seven JBS facilities will designate a plan administrator at each facility to implement and monitor the plan. JBS will ensure that safety and health training related to the plan is provided in languages and at literacy levels that the workforce understands. JBS and authorized employee representatives will also evaluate the plan annually.
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