1. HYGIENE & PROTECTIVE ATTIRE POLICY
1.1. The Company’s Protective Attire Policy has been developed to ensure that there is no contamination risk to the products produced within the Production area, and to ensure that the health and safety of all persons in the Production area is not compromised. In line with this, all persons entering the production floor are required to adhere to the Protective Attire Policy at all times.
1.2. You must wear the following protective attire:
1.2.1. Overcoat
1.2.2. Hairnet
1.2.3. Safety Shoes
1.2.4. Earplugs
1.2.5. Helmets (in designated areas)
1.2.6. Face Masks
1.3. You must be properly attired when entering the Production area.
1.3.1. Your disposable or designated overcoat must be worn to ensure that all personal clothing is covered by the overcoat.
1.3.2. Hairnets must cover your ears and contain all hair. To ensure that all hair is contained within the net, long hair should be tied into a neat bun before using the hairnet.
1.3.3. All persons are expected to wear safety shoes. Slippers, sandals, and all other foot apparel that is either not fully covered or worn outdoors, is strictly prohibited.
1.3.4. Hands must be washed and sanitised upon every entry or exit from the Production area, in accordance with the Company’s Clean As You Go Policy.
1.3.5. Fingernails must be kept short and clean, and false nails, nail polish, or any other nail accessory/nail art is strictly prohibited.
1.3.6. Face masks must be worn properly to cover the nose and mouth, and to contain any facial hair, to avoid any contamination risks to other employees or to products whilst they are within Company premises.
1.3.7. Earplugs must be worn throughout the designated zones (Zone A).
1.3.8. Any additional personal protective equipment that is provided for safety purposes must be used as instructed.
1.3.9. The use of perfume and/or aftershave is not permitted in the Production area.
1.4. PPE must be removed once leaving the Production area, and any PPE that requires disposal must be disposed of in the designated bin.
1.5. Good personal hygiene is also of paramount importance in ensuring that there is no contamination.