Jewellery Policy
I have just given a presentation to all staff at my company regarding what the BRC/IOP standard is all about and how it will affect them. We are looking to gain Cat A certification and a couple of queries were raised which I hope someone can help me with.
1 A small minority of our production staff have wedding bands which contain a stone. They are adamant they will not remove a wedding ring. Could a blue metal detectable plaster be placed around the ring to contain the risk of contamination? Or as it is only a small number of rings could they be controlled in some way?
2 With eyebrow hoops, would it be acceptable to cover it with a blue metal detectable plaster?
Anyones comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Louise
My guess is that a stoned ring is not acceptable but when covered with a blue plaster it is, this would have to be controlled - we'll see.
Regards,
Simon
Hello everyone.
I have just given a presentation to all staff at my company regarding what the BRC/IOP standard is all about and how it will affect them. We are looking to gain Cat A certification and a couple of queries were raised which I hope someone can help me with.
1 A small minority of our production staff have wedding bands which contain a stone. They are adamant they will not remove a wedding ring. Could a blue metal detectable plaster be placed around the ring to contain the risk of contamination? Or as it is only a small number of rings could they be controlled in some way?
2 With eyebrow hoops, would it be acceptable to cover it with a blue metal detectable plaster?
Anyones comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Louise
Hi Louise and all
1. The standard is equally adamant. In Packaging - no stones, in Food only plain wedding ring or wrist band. Unless there are religious, medical or ethical reasons but even then the jewellery must be one-piece which eliminates the stone.
Putting a blue plaster on doubles the risk of contamination of product if the plaster falls off.
If it is NOT POSSIBLE to remove the ring because of swollen fingers or arthritis I might consider a request to wear suitable gloves.
2. Eyebrow hoops are not permitted.
All my clients find it possible to persuade their employees not to wear stoned rings.
If I audit certain companies who have very strict safety policies I am required to take off my wedding ring as well as the tie I must wear as a properly dressed evaluator.
Sorry Louise
Brian Fowler
Ps dare I suggest that the spouse of your employee buy a plain ring next time. Just joking
Thanks Brian,
Simon
You have both been a great help in clearing up this query.
Now I can go and deliver the verdict to the masses!
Thanks
Louise
Let us know how you get on Louise.
Regards,
Simon
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