Michigan’s food and beverage manufacturers are navigating increasing regulatory complexity, workforce pressures, supply chain volatility and evolving consumer expectations. MMA’s Food & Beverage Manufacturers Committee brings industry leaders together to share operational insights, discuss emerging challenges and help shape the policies impacting the industry.
Safety and Compliance Insights for Food and Beverage Manufacturers
Join MMA’s Food & Beverage Committee for an in-person program addressing some of the key safety, compliance and regulatory issues impacting manufacturers today. Experts from Conn Maciel Carey, MTM and MIOSHA will discuss topics ranging from lockout/tagout requirements, sanitation practices, personal protective equipment to other workplace safety considerations. Attendees will also hear a legislative update and have an opportunity to connect with fellow manufacturing professionals.
Topics of Discussion
LOTO Minor Servicing Exception and Complying Sanitation Practices
Aaron Gelb and Anthony Casaletta
Conn Maciel Carey LLP
Jeff Edgerton
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
Conn Maciel Carey and MIOSHA will cover Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and the minor servicing exception from different perspectives, the manufacturers’ and the regulators’.
Loss Control and Personal Protection Equipment
Michele Gunderman, COSS
Manufacturing Technology Mutual Insurance Company (MTM)
MTM will focus on the requirements of the written program, hazard assessment and equipment selection under MIOSHA Standard Part 33 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as utilizing a hierarchy of controls practice for decision making prior to implementation of PPE.
Legislative Update
MMA will provide insights updates on legislative issues pertinent to the food and beverage industry.
Meeting Details
Date, Location and Time
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
MMA Headquarters, Lansing
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Pricing
There is no cost to attend. MMA members and non-members within the food and beverage manufacturing industry are welcome to attend.
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Mike Witkowski
Director of Environmental & Regulatory Policy
Call 517-487-8543
E-mail witkowski@mimfg.org
Niki Hill
Executive Coordinator
Call 517-487-8540
E-mail hill@mimfg.org