If there is any possibility of lead they are in contravention of the Lead Regs.

 

This suggests that there may be some wording in that doc which might be useful.

 

Would the managers eat food served from under the bonnet of their cars?

 

What about the benefits of rest, proper digestion, encouraging a bit of exercise (they have to at least walk to the seating area) in the role of increased energy to give to tasks after lunch

 

What about partioning a corner off the factory and putting in some chairs and tables and if its near the wash area they can at least eat with clean hands.

 

Basic human decency to give them somewhere clean to eat I would say .(I say this even tho I always eat at my desk but at least its clean cos I clean it).

 

Regards

Sue

 

Susan Gorton | OH Nurse Manager | Occupational Health Department | Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust | Level 3, Ormond House, 26-27 Boswell St., London WC1N 3JZ |020 7450 9200 Ext 0247 | DD to OHD 020 78138554 | Direct Fax 020 78138355 | Mobile 07833294568

 

From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kay Baxter
Sent: 20 February 2012 12:58
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Eating in the shop floor

 

Hi all
 
I work for an engineering company and currently many of the staff eat their dinner on the shop floor, often at their workstation (i.e. large metal oily object).
 
For some time we have been looking at ways of getting them to the canteen - lack of time and culture seem to be the main stumbling blocks; however I have been tasked with gathering evidence on the adverse health effects of eating in a dirty area with contaminated hands (oil, paint, grinding dust, welding dust etc). There seems to be little hard evidence out there and I was wondering if anyone has any knowledge, experience or ideas as to where I can find some information. I have the workplace helath, safety and welfare regs as well as working safely with metalworking fluids and know that COSSH sheets may highlight possible effects of ingestion.
 
All ideas, advice, resources or personal experiences appreciated.
 
Thanks
 
Kay
 

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