Here is why the meat industry is characterized as a highly unsafe and injury-prone environment for manual workers

For those who are unfamiliar, the meat industry is characterized as a highly unsafe and injury-prone environment for manual workers due to the nature of operations carried out. There have been several instances of workers losing their limbs, arms, or fingers resulting in temporary or permanent damages. As a result, this industry has witnessed a high turnover of labors due to voluntary or involuntary reasons.

According to Technavio Research, Labor cost in the meat industry has been observed to account for around 50% of the total variable cost. Also, low availability of labors for the meat industry has added to the woes of business owners.