Thus meat cutters and butchers must pay attention to their work. Slips and falls from the damp floors are also common. Repeated slicing and lifting can lead to injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. To reduce the chance of this type of injury, many employers have reduced workloads. They also have redesigned jobs and tools as well as educated worked about preventing injuries.
Many meat cutters belong to a union.
Wages vary with level of training, experience and location. Entry level wages may be lower. Pay varies with the employer and location. Meat cutters and butchers who work for grocery stores earn top wages. Butchers generally receive paid vacations, sick leave, health insurance, and life insurance.