Simmons Foods has developed a comprehensive program to prevent COVID-19 adapting standard procedures to specific challenges in plants. The company operates care-clinics providing medical care, health screening and testing for members and families with no out-of-pocket cost.
- Temperature screenings are required for all persons entering Simmon’s facilities if workers have been on leave of absence or have shown symptoms or subjected to potential exposure they are tested before returning to work.
- Physical distancing has been introduced were possible in both plant and outdoor areas.
- All team members are required to wear masks if a six foot distance is not possible. The company provides masks and face shields as required. Protective barriers are placed between workstations.
- Intensive cleaning of plants is carried out on a routine basis.
Simmons provides workers with masks to be used in the community by themselves and family members. Hand-gel is supplied and workers are continually updated with safety remainders.
Todd Simmons, CEO stated, “Simmons is grounded in the idea there is always a better way. During times like these, we are putting that concept to work in evolving health and safety measures. We are evaluating what we have learned over the last few months and making plans for the next phase of responding to COVID-19.” Simmons complemented the Safety, Occupational Health Department and the Simmons Care Clinic teams for their service to the company and communities.