Tag Archives: HSENI

Foyle Omagh must confirm the number of cases of Covid-19 and take immediate action to ensure the safety of employees

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Company admits number of confirmed cases but so far fails to disclose numbers. The Health and Safety Executive conducted an inspection of the site last week and set recommendations to company requiring an Action Plan by Thursday [May 14th] Gareth … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Covid-19, Foyle Foods Group, Foyle Omagh, Gareth Scott, Health & Safety, HSENI, lockdown, meatpacking, NI Executive, Omagh, Omagh Meats, poultry | 1 Comment

Urgent action needed by Stormont Ministers after Moy Park worker dies from Covid-19 and clusters of infection reported at a growing number of poultry and meatpacking sites

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Moy Park’s Dungannon site must be temporarily shutdown while entire workforce, and families, is tested and assessed, with workers receiving full pay for duration Health and Safety Executive of NI must conduct responsive and unannounced physical inspections of meat processing … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 clusters in Northern Ireland meatpacking sector point to urgent need for sector-specific infection controls to protect workers

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Immediate programme of testing with quick turnaround needed for all meatpacking workers and their families along with wider package of measures including, where necessary, temporary closures for deep-cleanses without loss of pay Fears that meatpacking sites here could experience outbreaks similar … Continue reading →