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Md Fahad Jubayer
Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Md Shahidullah Kayshar
Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Md Al Emran
Department of Food Technology and Rural Industries, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Md Nasir Uddin
Department of Food Technology and Rural Industries, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Md Janibul Alam Soeb
Department of Farm Power and Machinery, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) poses significant risks to health in the workplace for employees in the manufacturing sector of Bangladesh. A variety of preventive steps are being taken by many food industries to sustain their production during this period by ensuring food safety. In response to the current outbreak, early identification, preparedness for the growing threat, and employee well-being are of utmost importance. Food health is also a concern in this regard, as workers in the food industry remain close to food and packages. The risk of spreading the virus within the industry can be held to a minimum with timely action and concerted efforts. A study was carried out in one baking industry of Bangladesh to investigate their regular activities during the pandemic period. Until the writing of this report, there were no cases of COVID-19 among employees. Thus this case study shows how one baking industry in Bangladesh prepares and responds to the COVID 19 outbreak.

  Bangladesh, COVID-19, Food industry, Hygiene, Workers health
  Dhaka division of Bangladesh
  
  
  Food Safety and Security
  Fortified food, Health hazard

To investigate the regular activities of one baking industry in Dhaka, Bangladesh during the pandemic period.

In the current study, the food industry was baking industry. It was located in the Dhaka division of Bangladesh. In total, 248 people were working in the industry during the study period. In Bangladesh, most industrial workers' socio-economic state makes them work even if they become ill. During the countrywide lockdown, many businesses remained closed, and a lot of people were sacked from their jobs. Those who keep production ongoing often cut wages and are unable to pay incentives before the Eid. Taking these facts into account, the baking industry's human resource (HR) policies had been modified, and some new actions were undertaken as follows for this pandemic period. – The staff affected by COVID-19 were declared full-pay vacations with all medical and financial assistance before full recovery. – In order to maintain social distance and help stop workers from entering the market, the HR team created a ‘simple inter-factory marketing’ theme for these 248 employees. Everyone was to provide the HR department with a list of their required things, and the next day they would receive their products properly packed in the factory premises. – For those living outside the area where the industry was located, transport facilities with adequate safety measures were arranged. – A registry was planned for employees suffering from diabetes, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), asthma, and high blood pressure, and they were instructed to visit the factory doctor twice a week as a mandatory practice. Three categories were defined as follows. Category A: Below 40 years and free from diabetes, CVD, asthma, and high blood pressure. Category B: Above 40 years and free from diabetes, CVD, asthma, and high blood pressure. Category C: Of any age and suffering from diabetes, CVD, asthma, and high blood pressure. An additional healthcare section was set up in the factory premises. A doctor and a nutritionist were therefore appointed immediately. A helpline facility for the employees had been established through which they could contact the physician and the dietician 24/7 via mobile phones. In the event of an emergency, an ambulance was also arranged at the station. The respective cleaner was instructed to wear disposable rubber boots, gloves (heavy duty), and a triple-layer mask during work. For successful cleaning, following standard operating procedures (SOPs) were established and implemented by the quality assurance (QA) department. ♦ All areas inside the factory such as lobbies, corridors, stairways, escalators, elevators, security booths, office, meeting rooms, and lunchrooms were used to clean with a disinfectant with 1% sodium hypochlorite. High contact surfaces such as elevator buttons, railings, call buttons, escalator handrails, intercom systems, telephones, printing and scanning machines, and other office equipment were cleaned three times every day with an absorbable piece of cloth soaked in 1% sodium hypochlorite solution. ♦ After each prayer, the floor of the prayer room was washed by mopping with disinfectant or 1% sodium hypochlorite. ♦ 70 percent of alcohol was used to scrub down surfaces where bleach is not suitable for metal surfaces. ♦ Hand sanitizing stations were set up at the entrance point and beside the high contact surfaces. ♦ In a conference room, whenever someone coughs or sneezes, without the use of respiratory etiquettes or masks, the areas around his/her seat were immediately vacated and cleaned with 1% sodium hypochlorite. ♦ At the end of each cleaning cycle, the equipment used for cleaning was carefully washed. ♦ Raw materials and finished goods carrying vehicles had frequently come and go to the industry. All incoming vehicles were ordered to disinfect with 1% sodium hypochlorite before entering the facility.

  Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 2 (2020) 100077
  www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-agriculture-and-food-research
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There is no evidence for the transmission of the respiratory virus by food. However, it can be spread by the touch, cough, and sneeze of an infected person. Therefore, throughout the production line, careful handling of raw and packaging materials and manufactured goods were ensured. On the other hand, the coronavirus can persist for up to a few days on metal, glass, plastics, and regular handling surfaces of the food industry. For safety, all packaging materials, including foil and blister were asked to use after 72 h from dispatching from the QA dept. The person receiving the raw materials and packaging materials used to wear the head cover, musk, and hand gloves. The unloading area was kept clean and disinfected after receiving of each shipment. Programmable logic controlled (PLC) sound module was used to instruct the online workers to change their hand gloves after every 30 min and change their mask every 2 h. With this sound module, it was also advised to maintain a safe distance with the coworkers with this sound module. It was highly advised that a brief conversation be conducted with colleagues if someone was mentally depressed or physically exhausted. It was so important for them to feel empowered. External Drivers and other staff delivering food to the premises were not allowed to leave their vehicles during delivery. Drivers were required to use hand sanitizer before handing over various documents to the factory staff. Drivers were also advised to be aware of physical distancing while picking up goods,  giving deliveries to customers by maintaining a high standard of personal cleanliness and wearing clean protective clothing.  Food health is also a concern in this regard, as workers in the food industry remain close to food and packages. The risk of spreading the virus within the industry can be held to a minimum with timely action and concerted efforts. A study was carried out in one baking industry of Bangladesh to investigate their regular activities during the pandemic period. Until the writing of this report, there were no cases of COVID-19 among employees. Thus this case study shows how one baking industry in Bangladesh prepares and responds to the COVID 19 outbreak.

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