Agency Employee

Induction Pack

McGhee’s Bakery Agency Induction Pack 29.11.2021

 WELCOME TO MCGHEE’S BAKERY

Contents

• McGhee’s Family Bakers - Company Profile & Background

• Health & Safety Awareness & Expectations

• Fire Safety Procedures & Evacuation

• Hygiene Awareness & Expectations

• Accidents - What To Do

• Potential Hazards

• Understanding the Use & Need of Personal Protective Equipment

• Dust & Manual Handling

McGhee’s Bakery Agency Induction Pack 29.11.2021

McGhee’s Family Bakers

McGhee’s Bakery has been a family baker since 1936, with the original bakehouse in Oran
Street, Maryhill, Glasgow.

McGhee’s Bakery has steadily grown to become one of the largest bakeries on the West
Coast of Scotland moving to a purpose built, state of the art facilities, at the M8 Food Park in
Glasgow in 2005.

McGhee’s has an extensive range of bakery and confectionary products and supply major
catering groups, local authorities, independent retailers and Cash & Carry groups.

The premium product of rolls is currently selling over 3 million per week, of which over ½
million are the famous ‘crispy rolls’.

All the products are delivered daily across central Scotland and as far afield as Edinburgh,
Dunfermline, Stirling and Perth, all through the fleet of 40 wholesale delivery vans.

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Health & Safety Awareness & Expectations

McGhee’s takes health and safety very seriously.

All of our clients and suppliers are committed to protecting and promoting the health,
safety and welfare of their employees.

If you have any issues you would like to raise you may talk to;

o Your line manager/supervisor at McGhee’s

o Your agency contact manager

As an employee you have the following responsibilities;

o Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of your fellow
workers

o Co-operate with McGhee’s and your agency in all health and safety matters

o Avoid interfering with or misusing anything provided for your health and
safety welfare

o Inform your manager of any situation or shortcoming in health and safety

that you might notice

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Fire & Evacuation Procedures

To ensure we can account for everyone in an evacuation you must scan in and out at the
start and end of your shift.

The fire alarm is a continuous bell and it is used for ALL emergency situations

When the alarm sounds, leave the building by the nearest exit and proceed to the muster
point

YOUR MUSTER POINT IS CLEARLY MARKED AND IS AT THE COMPACTOR AREA (near to the
main gate). IN THE EVENT OF AN EVACUATION, A ROLL CALL WILL BE TAKEN TO ENSURE
THAT EVERYONE IS OUT OF THE BUILDING SAFELY.

Evacuation procedures are posted throughout the site to remind you in the event of an
emergency.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU DO NOT;

o Run

o Stop to collect your possessions

o Use a fire extinguisher unless you have been trained

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Hygiene Awareness & Expectations

Personal Hygiene Policy

McGhee’s requires all of its employees, visitors and contractors to maintain strict standards
of personal hygiene, to ensure that they can produce clean, safe food, which is free from
germs or other cross contaminants that could make people ill.

Adherence to the personal hygiene policy by all employees sends a clear message to their
customers that everyone in this business takes product quality very seriously.

THE GOLDEN RULES OF HYGIENE

Please ensure you wash your hands thoroughly with hot water and soap BEFORE starting
work, AFTER breaks for eating, smoking & cleaning and ALWAYS after using the toilet. You
must wash your hands as you enter the bakery, even if you have washed them before.

Jewellery must NOT be worn, with the exception of a plain wedding ring

Watches or fitness trackers must not be worn

Rings and studs in exposed parts of the body, such as the ears, nose, tongues and eyebrows,
must NOT be worn

Fingernails must be kept short, clean and unvarnished. False nails are NOT permitted.

Excessive perfume or aftershave must not be worn

Please ensure any cuts, burns and abrasions are covered with a site issued blue metal
detectable plaster, which are available from the first aiders

Alway report any pests

Always ensure you clean as you go to ensure surfaces and working areas are kept clean, tidy
and free from trip hazards

Glass, china, porcelain and hard plastics are restricted on this site and absolutely NO glass,
china or hard plastics must enter the bakery

No smoking allowed onsite except at the designated smoking shelter. A smokers’ overcoat
must be worn over PPE. Employees found smoking out with the designated area may face
disciplinary action.

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POTENTIAL HAZARDS

ALLERGEN CONTROL

You MUST NOT bring products that contain nuts or sesame seeds on site. This is to ensure
that allergen sufferers can safely consume McGhee’s product. Vending machines do not
contain nut products.

Mobile phones are not allowed in the bakery unless for authorised business use.

SICKNESS REPORTING

It is important that you are ‘fit to handle food’

Therefore, if you are suffering from, or develop any food poisoning symptoms, such as
sickness or diarrhoea, you MUST inform your supervisor before you start work or as soon as
your symptoms start

GLASS & HARD PLASTIC BREAKAGE PROCEDURE

In the event of a glass or hard plastic breakage there is a specific glass breakage procedure
which must be followed;

All employees have a role to play in containing the breakage;

o If you are in the immediate area of the breakage DO NOT MOVE

o Ask for a colleague to contact your supervisor
o Isolate the area and equipment immediately
o DO NOT let any other employees enter the contaminated area

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ACCIDENTS

Accidents and near misses - what to do

Our aim is to identify circumstances where someone could be injured and remedy them
BEFORE anyone is injured.

We need all employees to report any circumstances they believe may lead to an injury, or
any situation that nearly caused an injury, to their supervisor or manager so that the
appropriate action can be taken.

If you are injured at work YOU MUST REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY to your supervisor.

o Request the assistance of a first aider

o With the first aider, complete the accident form. This can be found in the
production office.
o Your supervisor, with your assistance, will complete the accident
investigation report

First aiders on site;

o Raymond Templeton
o Michal Wieczorek

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PPE

Understanding the use and need for personal protective equipment (PPE)
You will be provided with protective equipment and clothing appropriate to your job. This
may be;

• To protect the food you are making from contamination such as hair
o OR/AND
• To protect you from hazards in the workplace

You must wear the following to protect the product

o Hair net (covering all of your hair and the ears). To be put on before your
overalls

o Snood (to cover facial hair)

o Disposable jacket/overall/coveralls

o White t-shirt or top

o White or light-coloured trousers

o Change of footwear

Additional protective clothing may be provided to you depending on the job you are going
to be doing. This may include;

o Gloves
o Apron
o Eye protection/face shield
o Wet weather/outdoor clothing

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE CORRECT PPE YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO DO YOUR SHIFT
YOU AND YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE SITE

YOU MUST WEAR PPE CORRECTLY

If provided with overalls or boiler suits, these must be done up with the sleeves rolled
down. All outdoor clothing must be covered.

PPE IS MANDATORY - YOU MUST WEAR ALL THE PPE PROVIDED TO YOU AT ALL TIMES - IT IS
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO WEAR THE CORRECT PPE

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Dust

Dust from flour, grain and powdered ingredients can affect your health. They may irritate
the nose and chest and, in some cases, may cause sensitization. You MUST advise your
supervisor if you suffer from;

o Itchy eyes
o Chest tightness
o Wheezing
o Shortness of breath

Manual Handling

Moving things the wrong way can cause;

o Back pain
o Slipped disc
o Neck pain
o Shoulder and arm pain
o Other joint problems

How should I lift?

o Assess the load

o Bend the knees
o Load and arms close to body
o Straight back
o Tuck the chin in
o Get a good grip

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The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Do not use any substances unless you have been given appropriate information about the
substances and the safe method of using it

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and always read the label

Wear the correct protective clothing for the substance being used - if in doubt, ask

Never mix chemicals

Store chemicals safely

Clear up spillages immediately using the correct spillage procedure

Dispose of empty containers correctly

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Confirmation of understanding prior to employment at McGhee’s bakery

Samuel marioghae confirm that I have attended the induction for

I ____________________________
McGhee’s Bakery
Modern staff
administered by _______________________ 28/1/2022 (date).
(agency) on ___________
recruitment

I have ticked the boxes that confirm I understood the key elements highlighted throughout
the induction.

ELEMENTS COVERED TICK HERE IF UNDERSTOOD

Company Profile and background
Health & Safety
Fire and Evacuation Procedures
Hygiene awareness and expectations
What to do in event of an accident
Potential Hazards whilst at work (dust, manual handling,
chemicals)
Understand the need for protective clothing
understand reporting of absence, signing in and out

Sign and date below if you agree and confirm understanding and willingness to work with
the outlined process and procedures;

28/1/2022
_____________________________________________ _______________
Client Service Manager Signature Date Completed

A signed copy of this page must be returned to McGhee’s Bakery

(technical@mcgheesbakery.co.uk)

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