Although this may seem obvious, with many food factories starting to increase production volumes and bring staff back into offices, this additional volume of staff will put existing procedures under stress. It is also made more challenging when agency staff and rotating shifts are involved, as different persons are always coming and going.
Consider setting up a specific factory entrance procedure involving a documented health check each time staff enter your facility. This should ideally be conducted in a dedicated area where it can be carried out consistently and safely – again, screens can help with this. Depending on shift lengths, checks may also need to be conducted every few hours rather than just at the start of the shift.
Other areas to consider include air quality and providing dedicated locations for correct PPE items, such as PPE stations; these help to ensure organisational efficiency and safe working conditions for all staff.
