{"id":23326,"date":"2021-03-01T20:42:03","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T01:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=23326"},"modified":"2021-03-01T20:42:03","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T01:42:03","slug":"genesee-orleans-health-dept-national-weights-and-measures-week-celebrated-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/03\/01\/genesee-orleans-health-dept-national-weights-and-measures-week-celebrated-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE ORLEANS\/Health Dept.\/National Weights and Measures week celebrated this week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Public Service Announcement <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orleans, Genesee celebrate Fairness and Equity in the Marketplace with \u2018National Weights & Measures Week\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Genesee \u2013 Orleans County Department of Weights & Measures (GO Health W&M) is responsible for testing all commercial devices used to weigh and measures various commodities. These inspections are done annually at over 220 businesses which include grocery stores, delis, bakeries, produce stands, laundromats, farms, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, stone quarries, gas stations and non-commercial locations as requested. The department is also responsible for testing the quality of fuel sold within the counties, a task that is 100% reimbursed by NYS (132 fuel samples were taken in 2020). We celebrate this marketplace protection annually on March 1st, the start of National Weights & Measure Week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prior to 2020, Genesee and Orleans County operated separate W&M departments. This changed last January when Ronald P. Mannella was appointed Director for both \u2013 a move with estimated annual savings of over $54,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2020 resulted in 1,138 total devices tested between the two counties, including a 4.11% increase in Genesee County devices compared to 2019. \u201cIn our first year functioning as a shared department, we were able to serve both communities better than ever before,\u201d stated Mannella. \u201cWe pumped over 13 thousand gallons of fuel and used over 5 million pounds for testing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tested and approved<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These seals indicate a device was tested and approved for use by a Weights & Measures inspector. New for 2021, our seals will incorporate two public health messages acting as reminders for residents and visitors to the area. \u201cOur new seals for this year will address drunk driving and hand washing in an attempt to better the health outcomes of our residents,\u201d expressed Mannella. \u201cI believe we are the first in the state, potentially the nation, to use health and safety messaging on inspection seals – which have gone relatively unchanged for decades. It\u2019s a great opportunity and use of the space allotted to us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protection at the pump<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With support from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Genesee-Orleans and the surrounding counties are cracking down on credit card skimmers and those responsible. W&M inspectors perform random sweeps of fuel stations looking for these fraudulent devices. Arrests have been made and we want it known that New York will not tolerate these criminal acts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have suspicious credit card activity, call your bank immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about Weights & Measures visit https:\/\/orleanscountyny.com\/weights-and-measures-home\/ or call Genesee County at 585-344-2580 ext. 5555 or Orleans County at 585-589-327<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Public Service Announcement Orleans, Genesee celebrate Fairness and Equity in the Marketplace with \u2018National Weights & Measures Week\u2019 The Genesee \u2013 Orleans County Department of Weights & Measures (GO Health W&M) is responsible for testing all commercial devices used to weigh and measures various commodities. These inspections are done annually \u2026<\/p>\n

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