The employer is responsible for enforcing safety compliance but doing so would label supervisors as racist.
The standards for working around equipment have been in place for decades: steel-toed boots, high visibility clothing, no rings, no earrings, no exposed piercings, no loose clothes, no ties, no exposed long hair, etc. The rules were absolute: You will not enter the work area in violation; no ifs, ands nor buts.
Now it's wink and nod because of the Grievance Industry. The lawyers laugh as they make money on perceived grievances and then make money when the rules are broken for those who claim they're being discriminated against when they get injured or killed. It's nothing but a racket.
The insurer of the manufacturer of the conveyor is going to pay out a small fortune despite no negligence since the contract employer is likely a paperwork-only Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with minimal insurance coverage. My guess is $2.5 million.
Well said.