Old “Star Trek” fans marvel at how so many of the gadgets and ideas shown on the original show have come into being. One of these is the cell phone, which has now evolved into the smartphone. These devices are found and seen everywhere, even in the hands of very young children. Many people seem to feel naked if they don’t have their phone in hand, which has presented a challenge to food processors all over the world. What do we do with cell phones in our food plants?
With many people so resistant to detach from their phones, the question now is, “What kind of policy should we set up in our plant?” Should cell phones be allowed in the plant? Should they be banned entirely? Should they be allowed in locker rooms, or should they stay in the worker’s vehicle? Food plant managers should think hard on what kind of policy they are going to set up.