Protocol updates include but are not limited to:
- Team member screening, including temperature checks, prior to the beginning of each working shift to ensure that anyone who has a temperature or is symptomatic can choose to return home or seek medical assistance
- Installed partitions and/or physical barriers between workstations in all areas where team members cannot reasonably social distance
- Contingency plans in place to reduce potential production downtime
- Modification of attendance policy for absences associated with COVID- 19
- Taking an individualized approach at each George's location and establishing procedures
and processes that are specific to local conditions and externally-reportedcases;
established a Crisis Response Team at each location - Established GMP monitors to conduct observations at handwashing stations to ensure
proper handwashing procedures are followed, educate team members of proper handwashing, and preform periodic symptom and temperature checks throughout the facility - Initiated a rigorous investigation process to identify any team members who may have been in close contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID19 and to instruct those team members to quarantine or follow CDC guidelines
- Increased systems to ensure adequate and increased ventilation in our facilities to help minimize potential exposures
George’s Inc., a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated company founded a century ago, is committed to keeping you informed about actions to safeguard team members and their families while maintaining essential operations to support the global food supply. These objectives have always been immensely important to us, but they are vital today.
• Mandated the use of face coverings for all team members while at work
• Installed partitions in the break rooms and created outdoor break spaces to allow more distance between employees (where our facility footprint allows for it and proper safety precautions can be taken). To date, three of our plants have experienced at least one confirmed positive COVID-19 case among
their teams. At each of the affected plants, we immediately implemented our COVID-19 response plan actions, making sure that all health, safety, and sanitation measures were implemented, including deep cleaning procedures and notification of any coworkers who had possible close contact with these
individuals. Our approach, and the practices we have adopted, follow the guidance issued by the CDC and utilize the hierarchy of controls. The George’s Crisis Response Leadership Team is working proactively to stay up to date with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and local health department guidelines to make the best adjustments to business operations and policies as needed.
Our team is closely overseeing all aspects of our strategies, and we are collaborating with our business partners across industries to prepare for all scenarios that may unfold. We will not compromise our safety, health, nor environmental values for profit or production. We are committed to continuous improvement and actively engaging all team members in our Journey to Safety
Excellence. For more information, please contact Belinda Mayo at [email protected]
