This was definitely something HR took into consideration - the job descriptions when posted & acceptance letters included a provision of no facial hair. As such, they were required to wear breathing masks, and facial hair impedes the seal.
We fogged with dichlorovous and my guys were the team that cleared the building for entry. I have had direct reports who I required to be clean shaven. Is there some kind of law in the US or something avoiding me from asking such a thing? It is my policiy but you know how people get when it comes to freedom of speach, dress, etc. I don't allow facial hair, beard or mostach of any type or length, this is in our company policy for every person who works directly in the plant (office does not apply) so from cheese maker to lab personnel all must be shaved. Since we use scrubs to clean and sanitize our hand up to the bicep, me are all lacking arm hair (as if we have shaved). I own a dairy plant and we produce cheeses the artisan way, therefore hair is one of our problems. PS you may find this sort of parallel thread of interest also. kk2 - haccp manual, 1999.pdf 4.73MB 161 downloads
Personnel hair and facial hair shall be fully enclosed within the hair-net cap or facial hair snood while in the processing area. kk1 - WQA standard, 2011.pdf 1.1MB 210 downloadsģ. Snoods should be provided for use by people with beards and/or moustaches based on risk assessment. Most companies prefer to avoid ambiguous hygiene rules IMEX although one can find examples of both approaches in the literature (maybe also related to local legislation) – includes snoods for beards and moustaches where required to prevent product contamination.Įtc,etc.(7.4.3 - 7.4.6)The above text essentially avoids the decision IMO. fully contains all scalp hair to prevent product contamination is of suitable design to prevent contamination of the product (as a minimum containing no external pockets above the waist or sewn on buttons). is provided in sufficient numbers for each employee removal before entering toilets, use of canteenħ.4.2 Protective clothing shall be available that: This shall also include policies relating to the wearing of protective clothingĪway from the production environment (e.g.
Rules regarding the wearing of protective clothing in specified work areas (e.g. Or visitors working in or entering production areas.ħ.4.1 The company shall document and communicate to all employees, contractors or visitors the Suitable company-issued protective clothing shall be worn by employees, contractors Previous discussions here on this topic hv provided mixed opinions, eg –īRC6 global food standard contains something like –Įmployees or visitors to production areas It does not refer to certain other undesirable conditions or contaminants such as insects, hair, filth and spoilage, which would be considered in the context of a broader quality assurance system. In the terminology of HACCP systems, "hazard" refers to conditions or contaminants in foods that can cause illness or injury. It is maybe of interest that hair is not necessarily considered a safety related contaminant. Yr specific legislation likely depends on where you are however I don’t remember seeing any specific country laws quoted on this forum.