Plant sanitation: Locker room facilities

When employee locker is provided, they should be separated from plant operation and storage area and should be equipped with self-closing doors. Locker room rooms provide plant employees with a secure area to store coats, shoes and personal items restricted by GMPs such as jewelry.

It also provides them with an area to prepare for their shift, so it is important to provide them with a changing room that is both comfortable and well equipped.

In order to keep production and ingredient, packaging and food storage areas free of personal item, locker rooms should be provided, separate for male and female personal, and a sufficient number of lockers should be available to provide one for each worker so that outside clothing may be stored. These locker rooms should be kept clean and tidy. Lockers should not, however be used for storage of food, drink or production equipment as this may lead to pest infestation and insanity conditions.

Lockers and locker room require periodic cleaning to remove dust and product residue attractive to pests. Process residue can build up inside lockers and become a source of insect activity.

Water leaks from sinks, showers and toilets should also be eliminated as these can supply a source of water and become a breeding found for drain flies and other insect pests.

Cleanliness of the lockers and locker room are is an integral part of the plant sanitation and housekeeping program to promote a food safe environment.
Plant sanitation: Locker room facilities