Digger-giant JCB has unveiled a comprehensive list of new safety measures being introduced at its 海角视频 factories as production re-starts at a 'low level'.
The Staffordshire manufacturer is rolling out a string of new measures in the wake of the coronavirus crisis to protect employees on their return to work.
From today, production is partially re-starting at five JCB factories in Rocester, Cheadle, Uttoxeter and Wrexham. The move will see the return of around 400 employees.
The 'far-reaching package' of safety measures will see employees self-assess for Covid-19 symptoms before leaving home and undergo temperature checks overseen by medical staff on their arrival at work.
Surgical masks will be issued to all employees while visors will also be provided for shop floor staff for extra protection. Staff who can work from home will be encouraged to do so where possible.
Other measures include the widespread provision of hand sanitiser, clearly-marked walkways and a reduction in office desks to maximise social distancing as well as the closure of canteen facilities and vending machines and the suspension of car-sharing schemes.
Lavatory hand dryers will also be swapped in favour of paper towels.
In a step further, JCB is also looking to introduce thermal imaging cameras later this month.
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JCB CEO Graeme Macdonald said: "Production has resumed at a very low level, mainly to satisfy demand for agricultural machinery.
"Ahead of this re-start, an exhaustive review was undertaken to enable us to introduce wide-ranging measures that will best protect our employees.
"The actions we have taken ensure that safe distancing between employees on-site can be achieved at all times.
"In circumstances where risks are greater, additional protective visors are being provided.
"The health and safety of our employees is absolutely paramount as we all adjust to this new normal and the measures we have put in place will ensure we all stay healthy and avoid risks."
British production lines fell silent on March 18 and the vast majority of JCB’s 6,500 海角视频 employees have been furloughed since April.