We are all conscious of the need for communicationand interaction with others, and in this digital age the emphasis on the need for a social media presence seems to be one of the most important factors in our daily lives. It appears that our lives are controlled by the number of texts we receive or the number of virtual friends we can claim.

Social media corporations spend millions on promoting the importance of so called friends, games & virtual worlds to give us a sense of being wanted and an elevated importance.

Our whole lives are exposed and placed on line for all to see which is a risk and major distraction to both our mental and ultimately our physical well-being.

I am sure by now you are asking what’s this all about! Well as employers colleagues and friends we would be failing in our duty if we were to be seen to contribute to any mishap in the workplace, we have a
responsibility. Under guidance from our insurance company the use of phones in the workplace should be restricted lf not banned.

Our Response…

Here at Glenn Wood we are advocating the ultimate response. With immediate effect all personal phones are banned on the factory floor, stores, and any area that has machinery of working parts.

Phone calls from sites must be through the main lines and a
number of phones will be issued to the principle operatives in each area.

The purpose of this action is
for our own protection and the safety of others around us. Any person found to be in breach of this regulation will have either the offending object confiscated or a temporary suspension applied. Continuous infractions could result in dismissal. In brief the use of personal phones within the factory or during working hours is henceforth Banned.

Please cooperate voluntarily and maybe you will be
able to save the life or limb of yourself or others.

Procedures will be worked on with staff to bring this
update into action.

Thank you.