Health and Safety
What must employees do if they are sick or have a health condition?
Report it to their supervisor.
What type of garments must be worn in production areas?
Clean, sanitary, company-approved uniforms that protect against contamination.
Where can employees consume food, gum, or tobacco?
In designated areas only.
When must employees wash their hands?
Before work, after breaks, after restroom use, or anytime hands may be contaminated.
True or False: Leaning or sitting on equipment is allowed if the line is not running.
False
Where are PPE Stations set up?
Restrooms, Locker rooms, Receiving Areas, and any entrance to the Plant floor.
What type of jewelry is allowed without site approval?
Plain wedding bands without stones, if approved by the site.
What type of water bottles are allowed in production areas?
Transparent, non-colored bottles with water only.
What must be available at handwashing stations?
Hot and cold water and soap.
What should you do if you drop a tool or part on the floor in a GMP area?
The tool or part should be picked up and sanitized.
True or False. It is okay for you to walk through an overhead door.
False. Employees must walk through man-doors.
True or False: Taping over visible piercings is acceptable.
False – piercings must not be worn or simply covered.
Can employees bring food into control rooms?
No – personal food and belongings are not allowed in these areas.
Can hand sanitizer replace handwashing?
No, but it can be used in addition to handwashing to prevent microbial contamination.
Why should tools, cleaning supplies, and materials always be stored in designated locations instead of being left on equipment or floors?
Floors are not sanitary, risk of slips, trips, and falls.
Bonus 300 pts!! - Where should cleaning/sanitation tools be stored?
When are badges scanned?
Clocking in and out, in certain areas with badge access, and when entering the facility.
What must be done with mustaches that extend below the corners of the mouth?
They must be covered.
Where should opened food containers be stored?
They must not be stored in personnel lockers.
True or False: Sites only need one handwash station per area.
False – sites must have an adequate number.
What action should you take if you notice a coworker breaking a GMP rule?
Remind the coworker of the GMP policy.
Where must First Aid Kits be stored?
At all sites, accessible to employees.
What’s the rule about pockets on uniforms?
No items can be stored in pockets above the waist.
What happens if a visitor has nail polish or false nails?
They must wear gloves that are clean and maintained if entering product zones.
What personal hygiene standard applies to clothing?
Clothing must be clean, and personal cleanliness must be maintained.
Why is it critical to report and document even minor GMP deviations or spills immediately, rather than fixing them quietly yourself?
Fixing minor GMP deviations/spills without reporting hides the true issue.