Hello all:
Recently the women in the facility have approached me and asked if I would do a risk assessment on false fingernails (to include nail polish) for them. They are willing to wear gloves in our laminate converting facility if they have nails. I am inclined to deny this even though I, myself would love to have my nails done. I just don't want the added risk and additional monitoring. On the other hand, in this competitive work environment it is also essential to keep employees happy and if I could do this small thing for them, it would go a long way.
At this time, we do mostly pet food bags but that could change at any time and we could easily be doing human food bags for meat products. I know that there are packaging facilities that allow gloves over false nails, and I would love to hear your insight. I would like to know what type of gloves you use and something about your glove program. Our safety department is fine with this idea so at this point it comes down to my risk assessment. Any insight will be helpful.
Thanks in advance.