Meat Industry Ireland has agreed safety protocols with the SIPTU trade union which will deal with the risks of Covid-19 in the sector.
Both sides welcomed the development saying the measure in place would help protect workers in the sector. There have been more than 1,500 cases of the virus confirmed in the sector over recent months and some facilities have closed as a result of the virus.
Under the protocols agreed, serial testing of the workforce is to continue. Temperature testing of workers on arrival at work will also continue.
The use of Personal Protective Equipment by workers will be mandatory in some circumstances under the new agreement. It was also agreed today that joint employer/worker forums will be established to ensure full