Safety no accident in food factories

July 16, 2009 – Industrial accidents are not funny. Does anyone need a reminder?

July 16, 2009 – Industrial accidents are not funny. Does anyone need a reminder?

Apparently yes, judging by how some
headline writers and bloggers made light of the plight of Vincent Smith,
who died last week after falling into a vat of liquid chocolate at a
New Jersey processing plant.

Aside from the tragedy of an untimely death, this accident
underlines the disconnection between some commentators and the food
industry. It highlights too, the need to safeguard employees’ safety – particularly the safety of young, temporary workers. | READ MORE