Cow/Calf
Adopting principles of good stockmanship and safety procedures on the ranch improves the safety and well-being of farm and ranch employees by reducing injury and allowing more confidence and pride to be cultivated in their work. In addition, trained employees using these practices reduce cattle stress and injuries, thereby improving the health and well-being of the animals.
WHAT IS THE EXISTING METRIC?
- Are all individuals who are involved in the operation trained in stockmanship and safety and are they implementing these practices on the farm or ranch?
WHAT IS THE SECTOR TARGET?
- 10% year-over-year increase in individuals trained for stockmanship and safety.
Auction Market
An auction market employee safety program can offer the dual benefit of protecting the safety and improving the well-being of those who are employed at the auction, as well as reducing stress and potential injury to cattle, thereby also improving the Animal Health and Well-being Indicator and metric.
WHAT IS THE EXISTING METRIC?
- Is an employee safety program in place?
WHAT IS THE SECTOR TARGET?
- All livestock marketing businesses handling cattle represented by USRSB member organizations will have documented and implemented an employee safety plan by 2030.
Feedyard
Making an employee safety program a priority at a feedyard has the dual benefit of protecting the safety and improving the well-being of those employed at the feedyard, as well as reducing stress and potential injury to cattle.
WHAT IS THE EXISTING METRIC?
- Are feedyard employees trained and is an employee safety program implemented at the feedyard?
WHAT IS THE SECTOR TARGET?
- All feedyard employees will be trained in relevant safety protocols by 2030.
Packer & Processor
Providing a safe workplace has rewards for both the employee and the employer and can be seen in improved morale, increased productivity, reduced costs, and less absenteeism. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was established in 1970 and was the first comprehensive safety and health regulation covering U.S. workplaces. Employers are held responsible for meeting those standards, which include training, implementing effective safety programs, maintaining equipment, and reducing workplace hazards.
WHAT IS THE EXISTING METRIC?
- Level 1
- Does the company have a documented employee safety and well-being program that engages front-line employees and leadership?
- Level 2
- Does the company track Total Recordable Incident Rates (TRIR)?
- Level 3
- Does the company track trends and reference rates against the NAICS industry standard rate to set goals for the upcoming year?
- Does the company participate in partnerships, initiatives or programs to further advance employee safety and well-being?
WHAT IS THE SECTOR TARGET?
- All companies have a robust employee safety program by 2023.
- Sector reduction in TRIR by 50% by 2030.
Retail & Foodservice
Employee safety, training, and well-being are essential to accomplish day-to-day business operations. The metrics for this indicator are designed to build a work culture that includes robust safety and training programs along with focusing on the safe handling of beef.
What are the existing metrics?
- Level 1
- Does the company have clearly documented policies and procedures around employee workplace safety and training programs?
- Does the company require training on food safety and handling techniques for beef?
- Level 2
- Does the company have a supplier code of conduct (or equivalent) that includes employee health and safety policies and have a system for tracking compliance of its beef suppliers?
- Level 3
- Does the company track the number of direct company employees (not value chain) completing safety and training programs?
What are the sector targets?
- All USRSB member retail and foodservice companies have employee workplace and food safety training in place by 2023.
- All USRSB member retail and foodservice companies have a public code of conduct (or equivalent) that includes employee health and safety policies and have a system for tracking compliance of their own operations and their U.S. beef supplier by 2023.
