Occupational Health and Safety

Doritos makes a range of 'Flamin' Hot' nachos which are sold around the world
January 02, 2024

Too hot? Spicy Doritos seasoning sparks Adelaide workplace safety complaint

Workers at a crisp factory in South Australia have complained that a spicy ingredient is affecting their health.
United States Department of Labor
November 02, 2021

As temperatures rise, US Department of Labor prepares legislation to protect workers, outdoors and indoors, from heat hazards

The United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is publishing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings
Patatas Meléndez aprueba un plan para asegurar la 'igualdad real y efectiva' de sus trabajadoras
March 29, 2021

Patatas Meléndez aprueba un plan para asegurar la 'igualdad real y efectiva' de sus trabajadoras

Patatas Meléndez, la empresa vallisoletana líder en el sector de la patata fresca, pone en marcha el I Plan de Igualdad con el objetivo de alcanzar la equiparación real y efectiva entre hombres y mujeres en todos los niveles de la empresa.
Washington Potato lays off 62 workers at Warden facility
February 12, 2021

Washington Potato lays off 62 workers at Warden facility

The Washington Potato Co. facility in Warden still smolders the next morning and smoke fills the air after a fire broke out in a potato dehydrator the afternoon of Jan. 21, prompting a response from fire departments across Grant and neighboring Adams counties.
Overnight, the Washington Potato Company potato dehydration plant in Warden, Washington, burned down.
January 22, 2021

Washington Potato Company Dehydration Plant in Warden destroyed by fire.

The Washington Potato Company potato dehydration plant in Warden, Washington, was destroyed by a massive fire overnight. The fire caused the immediate evacuation of about a third of nearby town of Warden (pop: 2700) for several hours due to concerns that an ammonia tank located in the plant could burst.
Grand Forks Simplot plant to close for two weeks
April 28, 2020

Grand Forks Simplot plant to close for two weeks

The J.R. Simplot potato processing plant in Grand Forks has closed for two weeks, beginning on Thursday, April 23.
UK potato farmers pleased to see restrictions on Maleic Hydrazide lifted
August 01, 2019

UK potato farmers pleased to see restrictions on Maleic Hydrazide lifted

In the United Kingdom, restrictions on the use of products containing Maleic Hydrazide (MH) - used to control volunteers and to suppress sprouting during storage - have been removed following a review by the Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) of the HSE.
Tips for keeping farm workers safe from heat stress
July 15, 2019

Tips for keeping farm workers safe from heat stress

Heat-related illness is one of the most common maladies to befall outdoor workers, particularly in agricultural settings.
Major fire destroys snack factory of Agro Tech Foods in Unnao, Utar Pradesh
November 06, 2018

Major fire destroys snack factory of Agro Tech Foods in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh

One of the snack factories of Agro Tech Foods limited, a subsidiary of Conagra Brands in India, was destroyed by fire Sunday.
Simplot potato processing plant in Grand Forks damaged by fire
September 23, 2018

Simplot potato processing plant in Grand Forks damaged by fire

An equipment fire at the Simplot potato processing plant in Grand Forks, ND late last Wednesday, forced employees to evacuate and caused an estimated USD 150.000 of damage.
Planting Late? AHDB Potatoes offers guidance to make
April 24, 2018

Planting Late? AHDB Potatoes offers tips to avoid pitfalls

The weather has not been kind to potato growers in the United Kingdom. AHDB potatoes offers some helpful tips and guidance to make it a successful potato growing season nevertheless.
Farmers: Ammonia gas leak from cold storage destroys potato crop in 4 villages
January 03, 2018

Farmers: Ammonia gas leak from cold storage destroys potato crop in 4 villages

An ammonia gas leak from a cold storage plant near Agra (UP, India) has caused damage to potato crops across four nearby villages, affecting some 500 farmers in the area.
Potato Farmers reminded to consider safety during the potato harvesting season
September 07, 2017

Potato Farmers reminded to consider safety during the potato harvesting season

Potato Farmers are reminded to consider safety during harvest, since incidents during the potato harvesting season remain a common cause of serious and fatal injury.
Lutosa invests in Burgmetaal lifting tools to facilitate handling of VFFS bag forming shoulders
February 15, 2017

Lutosa invests in Burgmetaal lifting tools to facilitate handling of VFFS bag forming shoulders

Belgian metalworking specialist Burgmetaal has installed 20 lifting systems at Lutosa to facilitate the handling and exchange of the (bag) forming shoulders for the VFFS packaging machines.
Starch Europe announces winners of 2015-2016 Safety Awards
October 26, 2016

Starch Europe announces winners of 2015-2016 Safety Awards

Improving safety practices and achieving a safer working environment is a priority for all the EU starch producers. Starch Europe announces today the winners of this year’s safety awards.
Washington Potato Company fined $213,160 for repeating workplace safety violations
June 20, 2016

Washington Potato Company fined $213,160 for repeating workplace safety violations

Repeated serious safety violations have resulted in a serious workplace injury and in a large fine for the Washington Potato Company, a potato processing company in Warden, Washington.
Fire at Olde York Potato Chip Plant.
June 18, 2016

Fire at Olde York Potato Chip Plant

A fire broke out at the Olde York Potato Chips plant in Brampton, Ontario early Friday morning (June 17).
Potato Processor Dickinson Frozen Food fined 273 K for Major Health and Safety violations related to Ammonia Leak.
June 02, 2016

Potato Processor Dickinson Frozen Food fined 273K for Health and Safety Violations related to Ammonia Leak

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration found an Idaho frozen food manufacturer failed to safeguard employees and was unprepared to respond to a potentially lethal release of 1,300 lbs. of anhydrous ammonia on Dec. 1, 2015.

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