Threshing separates the parts of the leaf and removes foreign matter
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As part of our Social Responsibility in Tobacco Production programme, we seek to align standards in leaf processing operations with our own environmental, occupational health and safety standards.
A green leaf threshing plant, where tobacco is processed after curing, is a busy place and, like any processing plant, a potentially hazardous workplace.
For green leaf threshing plants, Social Responsibility in Tobacco Production covers:
- Reducing the impact of noise, temperature, humidity, dust and similar on the occupational health and safety of the workforce;
- We expect comprehensive surveys of all risks to employees and clearly defined actions to rectify potential problem areas, including well run training and awareness programmes;
- We expect comprehensive evaluation of fire risk, evacuation plans and fire detection systems;
- Appropriate equipment, training and medical care should be available for all shifts;
- Actions should be taken to ensure that sub-contractors do not expose themselves or other employees to risk;
- We expect external environmental impacts to be minimised by controlling spillages and emissions to air and water.
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