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II Scope
The scope of GMPs is for all departments on the Unilever HPC NA, Hammond factory. All
employees, contractors, and visitors must comply with applicable GMPs at all times when on
site of the Hammond factory. The intent of these rules is to provide the safest working
conditions for our employees and protect our brand name.
III. Responsibilities
There are different levels of GMP requirements in various departments and it is required that
employees enforce the appropriate GMPs in the respective departments. It is the
responsibility of the SHEQ Manager to review, audit and revise GMPs.
Not following the stated GMPs is classified as Class III violation of the Standards for
Personal Conduct.
IV. Procedures
GMPs are to be followed while working at this plant include, but are not limited to the
following:
1. No smoking or the use of tobacco products is allowed within the buildings of the
Hammond factory. This includes chewing tobacco.
2. All hair that is shoulder length or longer must be tied back or contained in a hair net (or
bonnet). This requirement is for the manufacturing areas of process and pack floors.
3. Fingernails must be neatly trimmed. Fingernails should not protrude past the ends of the
fingertips more than ¼ in length. If nails extend over ¼ inch length, appropriate gloves
must be worn throughout the manufacturing areas.
4. Clothing and other personal belongings must be stored in designated areas (lockers).
5. All union employees are required to wear a uniform shirt that is supplied by the company.
Uniforms must be worn at all working times and be kept reasonably
clean. Other Company issued Unilever/Hammond shirts may be worn but these shirts
must be clean and presentable.
6. All jewelry is prohibited in all manufacturing areas of the Hammond factory with the
exception of one smooth ring (no stones) on finger. This includes and is not limited to
watches, multiple rings, ear, nose, tongue, eye, belly piercings or rings...etc. are not
allowed. The exception is “green line” areas.
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7. No items are allowed in pockets or affixed to clothing above the waist in the
manufacturing area. The exception is for PPE or for Company issued communication
devices. (i.e. the mouth piece for 2-way radio…etc.)
8. The uses of personal electronic devices are not allowed in Business Units of the
Hammond plant. These items may be stored in a pocket below the waist. Employees may
use these devices only in designated areas during breaks, lunch, before and/or after work.
(cell phone, IPods, blue tooth, radio, pager, MP3, handheld games…etc.) Company issued
communication devices will be allowed. (i.e. cell phone, pager, and the mouth piece for
2-way radio…etc.)
9. Areas must be left in a clean and organized manner at the end of each break and shift.
This includes the lunchrooms. Good housekeeping practices must always be followed.
10. No food (including gum, candy, nuts and/or similar snacks) and/or drinks can be stored or
consumed in manufacturing areas of the plant. All food and/or drink must be stored
and/or consumed only in areas designated by Management. Exception is a Company
issued clear plastic cup with a lid may be kept at your work station; however the cup can
not sit on any piece of equipment.
11. Hearing protection will be required in the Defi manufacturing areas of process and pack
floors or in designated areas
Glass, brittle plastic or ceramics are not permitted in any Business Unit unless it forms an
essential part of the building or installation. Exception is a Company
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