Our Management Approach
Our safety policies are designed to promote a safe working environment for our team of over 62,000 members. The Pilgrim’s Occupational Health and Safety Management System focuses on training, education, and the elimination of workplace hazards, while meeting all relevant government requirements in each country where we operate.
In the U.S., our facilities operate in alignment with U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. In Europe, our programs meet the Health Safety Executive Reporting of Incidents Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). In Mexico, our team tracks data according to the government Secretaria del Trabajo and the Safety and Health regulations, which are in line with OSHA standards.
Each Pilgrim’s facility is supported by a Safety Manager who leads a dedicated team focused on health and safety. Additionally, every facility has a safety committee, led by the Safety Manager or site director and composed of key team members from the site. In the U.S. and Europe, our Go for Zero Hero program encourages all team members to take an active role in safety by submitting observations through the Connect App, with opportunities for recognition and rewards.
To drive continuous improvement, we set companywide and facility-specific safety goals each year and monitor leading safety indicators. Performance metrics are reported daily, weekly, and monthly to management teams to support ongoing progress.
Our Management Approach
Our safety policies are designed to promote a safe working environment for our team of over 62,000 members. The Pilgrim’s Occupational Health and Safety Management System focuses on training, education, and the elimination of workplace hazards, while meeting all relevant government requirements in each country where we operate.
In the U.S., our facilities operate in alignment with U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. In Europe, our programs meet the Health Safety Executive Reporting of Incidents Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). In Mexico, our team tracks data according to the government Secretaria del Trabajo and the Safety and Health regulations, which are in line with OSHA standards.
Each Pilgrim’s facility is supported by a Safety Manager who leads a dedicated team focused on health and safety. Additionally, every facility has a safety committee, led by the Safety Manager or site director and composed of key team members from the site. In the U.S. and Europe, our Go for Zero Hero program encourages all team members to take an active role in safety by submitting observations through the Connect App, with opportunities for recognition and rewards.
To drive continuous improvement, we set companywide and facility-specific safety goals each year and monitor leading safety indicators. Performance metrics are reported daily, weekly, and monthly to management teams to support ongoing progress.
Our Management Approach
Our safety policies are designed to promote a safe working environment for our team of over 62,000 members. The Pilgrim’s Occupational Health and Safety Management System focuses on training, education, and the elimination of workplace hazards, while meeting all relevant government requirements in each country where we operate.
In the U.S., our facilities operate in alignment with U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. In Europe, our programs meet the Health Safety Executive Reporting of Incidents Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). In Mexico, our team tracks data according to the government Secretaria del Trabajo and the Safety and Health regulations, which are in line with OSHA standards.
Each Pilgrim’s facility is supported by a Safety Manager who leads a dedicated team focused on health and safety. Additionally, every facility has a safety committee, led by the Safety Manager or site director and composed of key team members from the site. In the U.S. and Europe, our Go for Zero Hero program encourages all team members to take an active role in safety by submitting observations through the Connect App, with opportunities for recognition and rewards.
To drive continuous improvement, we set companywide and facility-specific safety goals each year and monitor leading safety indicators. Performance metrics are reported daily, weekly, and monthly to management teams to support ongoing progress.
Promoting Team Member Health
At Pilgrim’s, we are dedicated to safeguarding the occupational health and well-being of our team members. We adhere to applicable state and federal regulations governing occupational healthcare delivery. Our Director of Occupational Health oversees the identification of opportunities for improvement and provides ongoing training for our occupational health staff. Our Ergonomic Improvement Program is designed to minimize the effects of repetition, contact stress, and static postures. This program is tailored for each facility to limit or eliminate any conditions or work activities that could potentially pose ergonomic risks at each specific site. Moreover, the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) for team members is a standard practice across all Pilgrim's facilities. Mandatory annual trainings and assessments are conducted for both ergonomics and PPE usage.
Promoting Team Member Health
At Pilgrim’s, we are dedicated to safeguarding the occupational health and well-being of our team members. We adhere to applicable state and federal regulations governing occupational healthcare delivery. Our Director of Occupational Health oversees the identification of opportunities for improvement and provides ongoing training for our occupational health staff. Our Ergonomic Improvement Program is designed to minimize the effects of repetition, contact stress, and static postures. This program is tailored for each facility to limit or eliminate any conditions or work activities that could potentially pose ergonomic risks at each specific site. Moreover, the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) for team members is a standard practice across all Pilgrim's facilities. Mandatory annual trainings and assessments are conducted for both ergonomics and PPE usage.
Promoting Team Member Health
At Pilgrim’s, we are dedicated to safeguarding the occupational health and well-being of our team members. We adhere to applicable state and federal regulations governing occupational healthcare delivery. Our Director of Occupational Health oversees the identification of opportunities for improvement and provides ongoing training for our occupational health staff. Our Ergonomic Improvement Program is designed to minimize the effects of repetition, contact stress, and static postures. This program is tailored for each facility to limit or eliminate any conditions or work activities that could potentially pose ergonomic risks at each specific site. Moreover, the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) for team members is a standard practice across all Pilgrim's facilities. Mandatory annual trainings and assessments are conducted for both ergonomics and PPE usage.
Health & Safety Training & Education Program
Our Occupational Health and Safety Management System focuses on proactive measures like comprehensive training, hazard identification and control, and continuous improvement to minimize work-related injuries and illnesses. From day one, new hires receive thorough training, including department-specific instruction through our Alchemy system. We also utilize written job-safety analysis (JSA) for every position to ensure safety procedures are clear and actionable.
Health & Safety Training & Education Program
Our Occupational Health and Safety Management System focuses on proactive measures like comprehensive training, hazard identification and control, and continuous improvement to minimize work-related injuries and illnesses. From day one, new hires receive thorough training, including department-specific instruction through our Alchemy system. We also utilize written job-safety analysis (JSA) for every position to ensure safety procedures are clear and actionable.
Health & Safety Training & Education Program
Our Occupational Health and Safety Management System focuses on proactive measures like comprehensive training, hazard identification and control, and continuous improvement to minimize work-related injuries and illnesses. From day one, new hires receive thorough training, including department-specific instruction through our Alchemy system. We also utilize written job-safety analysis (JSA) for every position to ensure safety procedures are clear and actionable.
Increasing Our Focus on Prevention
To ensure the successful implementation of our health and safety policies, we integrate safety data across a shared digital platform. This allows us to share best practices and identify trends across the entire organization.
Increasing Our Focus on Prevention
To ensure the successful implementation of our health and safety policies, we integrate safety data across a shared digital platform. This allows us to share best practices and identify trends across the entire organization.
Increasing Our Focus on Prevention
To ensure the successful implementation of our health and safety policies, we integrate safety data across a shared digital platform. This allows us to share best practices and identify trends across the entire organization.
2024 Progress
2024 Progress
2024 Progress
United States*
Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) is a metric used by OSHA to measure the impact of workplace injuries. We will continue to work on improving our company's safety performance by allocating resources to understand and correct the root cause of any issues, ensuring the safety of our team members.
United States*
Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) is a metric used by OSHA to measure the impact of workplace injuries. We will continue to work on improving our company's safety performance by allocating resources to understand and correct the root cause of any issues, ensuring the safety of our team members.
United States*
Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) is a metric used by OSHA to measure the impact of workplace injuries. We will continue to work on improving our company's safety performance by allocating resources to understand and correct the root cause of any issues, ensuring the safety of our team members.
* 2024 industry averages not yet available
** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Poultry Processing
*** Pilgrim’s Safety Index = number of severe injuries for every 100 employees ((Severe Injuries*200,000)/Total Hours Worked). Severe Injury = Any injury resulting in amputation, fatality, in-patient hospitalization, vision loss, second- or third-degree burns, or fractures that results in greater than 15 days lost time, and any other injury that results in greater than 15 days lost time.
* 2024 industry averages not yet available
** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Poultry Processing
*** Pilgrim’s Safety Index = number of severe injuries for every 100 employees ((Severe Injuries*200,000)/Total Hours Worked). Severe Injury = Any injury resulting in amputation, fatality, in-patient hospitalization, vision loss, second- or third-degree burns, or fractures that results in greater than 15 days lost time, and any other injury that results in greater than 15 days lost time.
* 2024 industry averages not yet available
** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Poultry Processing
*** Pilgrim’s Safety Index = number of severe injuries for every 100 employees ((Severe Injuries*200,000)/Total Hours Worked). Severe Injury = Any injury resulting in amputation, fatality, in-patient hospitalization, vision loss, second- or third-degree burns, or fractures that results in greater than 15 days lost time, and any other injury that results in greater than 15 days lost time.
Europe
Pilgrim’s Europe tracks data according to the Health Safety Executive RIDDOR Regulations, in accordance with OSHA standards. From 2023 to 2024, Pilgrim’s Europe experienced an increase of 37% in DART rate and increased their Safety Index by 25%.
Europe
Pilgrim’s Europe tracks data according to the Health Safety Executive RIDDOR Regulations, in accordance with OSHA standards. From 2023 to 2024, Pilgrim’s Europe experienced an increase of 37% in DART rate and increased their Safety Index by 25%.
Europe
Pilgrim’s Europe tracks data according to the Health Safety Executive RIDDOR Regulations, in accordance with OSHA standards. From 2023 to 2024, Pilgrim’s Europe experienced an increase of 37% in DART rate and increased their Safety Index by 25%.
* Pilgrim's Safety Index = number of severe injuries for every 100 employees ((Severe Injuries*200,000)/Total Hours Worked). Severe Injury = Any injury resulting in amputation, fatality, in-patient hospitalization, vision loss, second- or third-degree burns, or fractures that results in greater than 15 days lost time, and any other injury that results in greater than 15 days lost time.
* Pilgrim's Safety Index = number of severe injuries for every 100 employees ((Severe Injuries*200,000)/Total Hours Worked). Severe Injury = Any injury resulting in amputation, fatality, in-patient hospitalization, vision loss, second- or third-degree burns, or fractures that results in greater than 15 days lost time, and any other injury that results in greater than 15 days lost time.
* Pilgrim's Safety Index = number of severe injuries for every 100 employees ((Severe Injuries*200,000)/Total Hours Worked). Severe Injury = Any injury resulting in amputation, fatality, in-patient hospitalization, vision loss, second- or third-degree burns, or fractures that results in greater than 15 days lost time, and any other injury that results in greater than 15 days lost time.
Mexico
In Mexico, our team tracks data according to the government Secretaria del Trabajo and the Safety and Health regulations, which comply with OSHA standards. We had a 0.01 Safety Index and 0.048 DART Rate from 2023 to 2024.
Mexico
In Mexico, our team tracks data according to the government Secretaria del Trabajo and the Safety and Health regulations, which comply with OSHA standards. We had a 0.01 Safety Index and 0.048 DART Rate from 2023 to 2024.
Mexico
In Mexico, our team tracks data according to the government Secretaria del Trabajo and the Safety and Health regulations, which comply with OSHA standards. We had a 0.01 Safety Index and 0.048 DART Rate from 2023 to 2024.
* Pilgrim’s Safety Index measures the frequency of severe incidents per hour of operation. A severe incident is defined as an amputation, hospitalization, vision loss, fracture or second- or third-degree burns resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time, any injury resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time or a fatality.
* Pilgrim’s Safety Index measures the frequency of severe incidents per hour of operation. A severe incident is defined as an amputation, hospitalization, vision loss, fracture or second- or third-degree burns resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time, any injury resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time or a fatality.
* Pilgrim’s Safety Index measures the frequency of severe incidents per hour of operation. A severe incident is defined as an amputation, hospitalization, vision loss, fracture or second- or third-degree burns resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time, any injury resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time or a fatality.
