Abstract
For over a century, meatpacking has been one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. Currently, hundreds of workers are injured each year despite increased government oversight and regulation. In 1993, OSHA drafted Ergonomic Program Management Guidelines for Meatpacking Plants, however industry compliance with these guidelines is voluntary. This letter was drafted and sent to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy to propose that adherence to OSHA’s Ergonomic Guidelines should be mandatory for all meatpacking employers in an effort to reduce the current high rate of worker injury.