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To: Publix Supermarket
Allow Beanies in the Meat Room
Beanies aren't allowed in the Meat Department. If it gets cold outside its an exception to all Associates. Publix even provides beanies to you if needed or have them available for purchase.
In the Meat Department however, it is constantly cold. Yet for no logical reason, it's not allowed. I believe the option to wear beanies in the Meat Department should be essential due to the working environment.
Why is this important?
It is important to allowed beanies in the Meat Department because of how cold it is. Associates from other departments cannot step in the Meat room without rushing to get out. Meat Cutters are in that environment their entire shift. We're cutting under a blowing fan that maintains the temperature of the department. Which in fact, causes constant runny nose which also leads to a pause mid-production at least 3-4 times every hour. An article published Jan 31, 2022 by Times Of India states the following: "When your scalp is exposed to the cold weather, you lose more heat from the body and you are at a greater risk of cold and flu. Keeping your scalp warm is as important as keeping your body warm." Hopefully you can now understand how important it is for the health of your associates.
