About the Program

A team of industry specialists and Georgia Tech Safety, Health, and Environmental Services professionals developed and reviewed the training and certification. The training is the first third-party certification to cover sanitation safety. The USPOULTRY offers training to member companies and sanitation contract company members doing business with USPOULTRY members. If you would like to request training for your company, don't hesitate to contact us at mspencer@uspoultry.org or 678-514-1982.

 

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Sanitation Safety Certification

The Sanitation Safety Certification can be obtained by attending certification training scheduled by a poultry company and performed by a certified Sanitation Safety trainer. Poultry members approved by USPOULTRY and holding a current trainer certification are eligible to conduct this training. Each attendee will receive training materials and participate in a training session with a written test at the end of the workshop. Individuals will receive a Certificate of Completion upon completing the training.

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Types of Certifications Available

Sanitation Safety Certification - Certified Poultry Sanitation Worker

The Sanitation Certification courses can be tailored to meet your company's specific needs. The training modules of the course can be taught individually or together if desired. The Sanitation Safety Certification is valid for 3 years, and individuals must retake the training after this period.

Sanitation Safety Certification - Train the Trainer

The Sanitation Safety for the Poultry Industry Train the Trainer courses authorize and prepare trainers to teach poultry sanitation workers, management, maintenance personnel, and other industry professionals involved in sanitation within the poultry industry. The trainers receive guidance on preparing a class and teaching poultry workers safe sanitation practices.

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Course Overview

This course is designed as a train-the-trainer course to provide safety and health training resources to sanitation workers in the poultry industry.

Topics to be covered:

• Introduction to OSHA
• Safety and Health Programs/ Management
• Workplace Task Analysis
• Machine Guarding
• Lockout Tagout
• Electrical Safety
• Hazard Communication
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Slips, Trips, and Falls (Walking and Working Surfaces)
• Ergonomics
• Confined Space Overview

The train-the-trainer course is designed to be taught over 1½ days. Each topic will be addressed, along with the associated course materials and resources available to students and instructors taking the course.

The student version of this course will be a modified version of the Train-the-Trainer course, focusing on potential hazards to sanitation workers in the poultry industry. No time frame is mandated for completion; however, the training should be scheduled for at least 3-4 hours to cover the material provided effectively.

After becoming a certified Trainer, you can independently hold certification workshops for individuals and companies on behalf of USPOULTRY. All courses taught by certified Trainers must be approved by USPOULTRY staff before the workshop.

"Train the Trainer" Workshops are scheduled based on the needs and requests of industry members.

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Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Train the Trainer course in Sanitation Safety, you must meet the following requirements:

• The trainer must demonstrate proficiency and understanding of the material to be transmitted to trainees, e.g., hazard recognition, site-specific health and safety plans, site cleanup engineering controls, and personal protective equipment, and have some instructional credentials or experience in training others. Additionally, we note that trainers must continue to attend training to maintain their knowledge and skill base.
• Applicants need to be involved in relevant work within commercial poultry.
• The USPOULTRY staff will review all applications before the Train the Trainer program admission.
• All successful trainers must agree to maintain a "Code of Ethics" and confidentiality of the training material.
• Trainers must recertify every 3 years and remain current with industry standards.

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Disclaimer

The content provided herein serves exclusively for training and educational purposes. While it endeavors to present the user with occupational safety and health best practices and general guidelines for regulatory compliance during sanitation, it should not be regarded or relied upon as a comprehensive representation or interpretation of the provisions outlined in the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970, or any other specific regulations instituted by any governmental regulatory body.

It is incumbent upon users to consult the original statutory provisions or obtain professional legal advice where necessary. U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is not connected or affiliated with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Trainers providing training are prohibited from using any personal proprietary materials or tools in training or online training content.