Euro Fruits takes preventive measures and has a system in place to ensure that contagious and other diseases / conditions that could affect the safety of the fresh produce are reported, and addressed in such a way that food safety is not compromised.
Every year, prior to the start of the season, managers and workers undergo a pre season medical examination. This includes a check for contagious or other diseases that could affect food safety. The results are maintained in the Medical Examination Report. Only persons cleared by the doctor are employed / allowed to work for the season. If medical treatment is needed, the employee will not be allowed to work in the factory until she clears the medical tests for the disease found. The Daily Personal Hygiene Checklist records instances of day-to-day medical conditions. The entry path and procedure is as follows:
- Food & personal belongings are deposited in the canteen area, in the racks provided.
- Footwear is removed and kept in racks in the designated area near the canteen
- Employees proceed to the hand and foot washing area.
- Hands and feet are washed with non-scented germicidal soap
- Hands are dried with paper towels / disposable napkins.
- Employees proceed into the factory to male / female change rooms.
- They put on their protective gowns and cap/ hairnets and company provided footwear, and proceed to their work areas.
- Disposable gloves have are provided to packing hall personnel and harvesting personnel.
- Smoking in the Packhouse is prohibited
- Clean as you go policy is maintained
- Eating and Drinking in the Packouse is strictly prohibited
Two sets of protective gowns & cap/ hair net have been provided per person. The laundry services are outsourced. Footwear is cleaned on periodical basis by the housekeeping team. |
