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Posts by Intertek Alchemy
How to Build & Sustain an Effective Workforce with Cross-training
Cross-training is helping manufacturers overcome labor shortages to build and maintain a consistent and reliable workforce. Find out how.
Hiring and Retaining Employees with Better Training
Q&A: As record numbers of workers quit their jobs, we sat down with Ajinomoto Training Administrator Audra Shelton to find out how the company is using cross-training and engagement to combat “The Great Resignation.”
Solidify Your Hazardous Chemical Safety Plans
Chemicals remain one of the most common and dangerous elements in manufacturing sites. And they’re one of the most common sources of injuries and OSHA violations. Keep reading for insights from expert industry analyst Holly Mockus on the importance of training in chemical safety.
USDA Undertakes New Efforts to Curb Salmonella in Poultry
Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced new and comprehensive measures designed to reduce Salmonella illnesses associated with poultry products. The agency said the new efforts are needed to help achieve its goal of reducing Salmonella illnesses by 25% in the U.S.
Easing the Challenge of Workforce Vaccine Mandates
When the COVID-19 Delta variant began surging in June, OSHA issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) to protect healthcare workers. Since then, many healthcare organizations have been struggling to gain the full compliance of their doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professions. Guidance from a new vaccine policy handbook can help companies develop their vaccine policies.
Time to Take a Second Look at Your COVID Relief Eligibility
Since President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in March, businesses have been using emergency funds to help keep payrolls active and employees working. However, some businesses might be misjudging their eligibility for the relief package.
Five Ways to Keep Workers Safe from the Heat
This summer broke record temperatures – again. Here are five ways to protect workers from the heat.
Get Ready for OSHA Safe + Sound Week
This annual event promotes awareness and understanding of workplace safety and health programs that help improve sustainability and the bottom line by identifying and managing workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness. See how your company can get involved.
JBS Foods Vaccinates Thousands of Frontline Employees with Innovative COVID-19 Training Program
Read how JBS, one of the largest food producers in the United States, is meeting the COVID vaccine challenge head-on with an employee training and education program.
Meet Paul Reynish – President of Intertek Alchemy
We’re proud to welcome Paul Reynish as the new company president. He comes to Intertek Alchemy with more than 25 years of international executive leadership experience with high-profile hospitality and quick service restaurant brands…
Dept. Homeland Security Tips for Building an Active Shooter Program
We sat down with Susan Schneider, Branch Chief of Active Assailant Security DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), to learn how to create an active shooter preparedness program that protects and saves lives.
Combating Labor Shortages by Digitizing Institutional Knowledge
Capture the institutional knowledge of your aging workers before they leave with OJT videos that also help with the worsening manufacturing labor shortage.
