When I took over a new plant, this is what I found, employees wearing earplugs with broken cords and hairnets worn incorrectly.
It might seem minor, but it was a reflection of something much bigger, a lack of management engagement and enforcement, poor GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) discipline, and low accountability for not following simple rules.
Not long after, we received a complaint from a mother whose child nearly choked on an earplug that had a missing cord (which allowed it to fall into the product).
After increasing floor walks, I saw more evidence of this, with earplugs on the floor and broken cords.
This isn’t just about PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). It’s about leadership.
Walk your floor today, then ask yourself,
Are you reinforcing the standards or silently allowing the next complaint to happen?
These small, simple steps are the foundations for building a robust food safety culture.
This photo was AI Generated.
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