USPOULTRY leads the development
of employee training programs, available
to USPOULTRY members. Certain programs
may be available to USPOULTRY members only.
Currently available programs are listed
below.
For
USPOULTRY membership details see the Membership
Information section.
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 Poultry & The Hormone Myth DVD Order Form
One of the most common...and frustrating...questions for U.S. poultry producers is why hormones are used to grow birds bigger and faster. Of course, the actual simple answer is no hormones are used. To address this continuing misinformation, U.S. Poultry& Egg Association has prepared a new video to explain the scientific, economic and legal reasons hormones are not needed or used by the U.S. poultry industry.
Copies of the DVD may be ordered online. The video may also be viewed via
YouTube player by clicking the play button below. Two options are available below if you would like to download the video to your system.
Long Version (266 MB - .MOV) Containing folder is .ZIP
Short Version (155 MB - .MOV) Containing folder is .ZIP
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| Carbon Footprint Estimation Toolkit CD Order Form
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association has released the carbon footprint estimation toolkit for the poultry and egg industries. The toolkit is an Excel based program used to assist facilities in evaluating their carbon footprint and was developed in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting requirements and potential GHG regulatory requirements associated with the Greenhouse Gases Tailoring Rule. The toolkit allows facilities to calculate the emission of GHGs generated by stationary sources (i.e. boilers and generators) by inputting the volume of various fuels used at the facility into a spreadsheet that has been populated with the necessary arithmetic equations. Additionally, the toolkit provides facilities with anaerobic processes operated at wastewater treatment plants with the ability to calculate and log those GHG emissions to evaluate their need to report as required by the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule.
The CD is available at no charge to Association members. Nonmembers may purchase copies of the CD for $200 each. |
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| Raising Chickens and Turkeys...for today and tomorrow
We invite you to take a peek behind America's dynamic poultry industry in this new video from the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. From the hatchery to the farm, chickens and turkeys follow quite a journey as they feed the demands of a hungry world. The poultry industry is well-recognized for its leadership in addressing the world demand for food that is safe, rich in healthy protein and affordable. Through research and innovation the industry will continue to be at the forefront of advances in food production, and all the while, preserving the heritage of the family farm and contributing to a healthier planet. The American consumer - along with the rest of the world - deserves nothing less.
Copies of the DVD may be ordered online. The video may also be viewed via
YouTube player by clicking the play button below or downloaded as a Windows Media file (.wmv).
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Pre-Trip Post-Trip Inspection Driver Training
Pre-Trip Post-Trip Inspections is a driver training video available free-of-charge to USPOULTRY members. Non-members may order the program for $200. This video is designed to help drivers develop a consistent procedure to thoroughly inspect commercial motor vehicles the right way, the same way, every time. It will help newer drivers develop a standard procedure to follow and will remind experienced drivers of the importance of a thorough inspection procedure. The program was developed by USPOULTRY's Poultry & Egg Institute working with a group of experienced poultry industry safety professionals. |
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| Poultry & Egg Production Curriculum
USPOULTRY announces the release of a new free resource for high school agriculture educators. Created in collaboration with the California Poultry Federation, California Polytechnic State University and California State University, Fresno, the thirteen lesson plan series provides agriculture educators with a comprehensive curriculum resource needed to teach students about the commercial poultry and egg industry. A professional curriculum consultant aligned the lesson plans to national Education Content Standards in Agriculture.
This curriculum kit includes lesson plans, quizzes and PowerPoint presentations for the following:
| Introduction to the Poultry Industry |
History of Poultry Production |
| Chicken Genetics and Reproduction |
Turkey Reproduction |
| Broiler Production |
Egg Laying Hens |
| Turkey Production |
Egg Processing |
| Poultry Processing |
Niche Poultry Markets |
| Poultry Anatomy and Physiology |
Poultry Health and Welfare |
| Biosecurity |
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CD versions may be ordered online or the lesson plans can be viewed and downloaded online.
A version aligned with California curriculum content standards is available from the California Poultry Federation, www.cpif.org.
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Employment Eligibility Verification and I-9 Training is a PowerPoint based training program available free-of-charge to USPOULTRY members. Non-members may order the program for $200. The program is intended for human resources personnel who are responsible for hiring new employees. The program is presented in a narrated slide presentation and traditional PowerPoint formats and includes a quiz to evaluate comprehension. It teaches persons responsible for hiring new employees the basic provisions of the U.S. immigration laws which require employers to make a good faith effort to confirm that newly hired employees are authorized to work in the United States and explains each section of the required Form I-9. The program was developed in conjunction with the Joint Poultry Industry Human Resources Council, comprised of members from USPOULTRY, the National Chicken Council and the National Turkey Federation.
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Machine Guarding for the Poultry & Egg Industry is a PowerPoint based training program available free-of-charge to USPOULTRY members. Non-members may order the program for $200. The program is intended for safety and health, maintenance and sanitation personnel who are responsible for machine guarding. It outlines a risk management approach to identifying and correcting machine exposures and provides practical solutions to address the hazards. |
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| Your Future is Now - Careers in the Poultry & Egg Industries is a new video for high school and college students, encouraging them to consider a career in the poultry & egg industry. In the video, industry Executive and HR managers discuss the multitude of good jobs and unlimited opportunities that are available. View online or order a free DVD. |
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Introduction
to Incident Investigations is a PowerPoint
based training program available free-of-charge
to USPOULTRY members. Non-members may
order the program for $200. The program
is intended for safety and helath personnel,
supervisors and others who are involved
in accident and incident investigations.
It outlines the benefits of successful
incident investigations and provides
various processes to assist in determining
the root cause of the incident and possible
corrective actions to prevent a reoccurrence.
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The Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Training Program provides
the history and rationale behind the
development of the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System permitting
program and also details the requirements
of an acceptable Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan.
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A
driver training program, Single
Vehicle Rollovers, discusses the factors
that lead to rollover accidents including
vehicle design, road conditions and driver
behavior.
The programs may be ordered
securely online by clicking the links above. |
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| The
U.S. Poultry & Egg
Association funded the development of a biosecurity
training CD. "Infectious Disease Risk Management:
Practical Biosecurity Resources for Commercial
Poultry Producers" is available at no charge
to growers and others involved in the poultry
and egg industry. It is designed to aid in
developing more effective biosecurity practices.
For more information and to order the CD
go here.
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Interested in learning
more about export opportunities in other
countries? The U.S. and Foreign Commercial
Service and the U.S. Department of State
have developed a free CD to give American
companies the inside scoop on export markets
in Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico, Nigeria,
Pakistan, and Venezuela. Subjects covered
include: doing business in the country,
leading sectors for U.S. export and investment,
trade regulations, business travel, and
contacts.
To order your
free CD go here.
If you need more information about exporting,
go to www.export.gov. |
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POULTRY INDUSTRY WORKPLACE
SAFETY - March
2009
This issue kit is
available online.
A CD version is available free-of-charge
to USPOULTRY members ($50 for non-members)
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Issue Kit outlines some of the many safety
challenges the industry has faced over
the years, a few of the interventions employed
to address them, and some of the many educational
endeavors undertaken and collaborations
pursued with OSHA (the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration of the U.S. Department
of Labor), all with the goal of not just
complying with safety regulations but tackling
plant challenges head-on in a proactive
and progressive manner. The progress that
has been made and the successes that have
been achieved need to be understood, appreciated,
and continued.
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