Covid-19

COVID-19 Protection Committee

In March 2020, SSA created a multidisciplinary team to integrate the COVID-19 Protection Committee. The Committee will monitor the evolution and impacts of COVID-19 in all company processes, in order to ensure maximum protection for the team of employees, customers, and consumers of São Salvador Alimentos products.

Preventive Measures against COVID-19

São Salvador Alimentos has created a Contingency Plan to ensure the safety of all employees and everyone involved in the production chain. The document was developed following the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Ministry of Health, and other government agencies, and was approved by the Municipal Health Secretariat.

SSA currently has more than 100 COVID-19 prevention actions in place. The company is constantly improving, with its operations adapted to minimize the risks of virus contamination and ensure a healthy work environment for all.

The Contingency Plan also observes the recommendations of the Labor Public Prosecutor’s Office, established by the Conduct Adjustment Agreement (TAC) signed with the institution.

Check out some actions from the Contingency Plan below:

01

Distribution of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to all employees (masks, face shields, etc.).

02

Installation of acrylic dividers on work desks.

03

Creation of Covid-19 Monitors to instruct and monitor compliance with Covid-19 Prevention Regulations in the units.

04

Temperature check of all employees and third parties before entering the units and transportation.

05

Intensification of cleaning and disinfection of the units.

06

Installation of handwashing stations and alcohol gel dispensers at entrances and in internal areas of the units, as well as in transportation.

07

Installation of ultraviolet light for environmental disinfection.

08

Internal and external sanitization of service provider trucks.

09

Creation of new rest areas, with indication of distance between people and natural ventilation. Installation of new time clocks and exclusion of biometric registration.

10

Installation of new exhaust fans and maintenance of doors and windows open to increase air circulation.

11

Table distancing. Reduction of the number of employees per table. Installation of acrylic separators. Availability of alcohol gel at all tables. Floor marking to organize lines and avoid crowding.

12

Transportation of employees with a maximum of 50% seating capacity, with pre-assigned seats for each employee.

13

Social distancing: adoption of reduced working hours, shift work and scheduling of on-site work hours. Plus: paid leave for employees in high-risk groups, release of practical classes for young apprentices under 18 years old and conducting training, meetings and job interviews through digital means.

14

Advertising campaign launched in the cities where SSA operates to raise awareness among the population about Covid-19 prevention measures (“Don’t Let Your Guard Down”).

15

Suspension of national and international travel.

16

Guarantee of compliance with quarantine and/or isolation of employees without salary loss.

17

Daily information to employees, partners and the community about prevention measures through social media, email, banners, among others.

18

Distribution of masks to the families of employees and the community.

19

Vaccination of all employees against H1N1 (flu).

20

Conducting Covid-19 tests, paid for by the company, on employees with suspected symptoms.

Social Actions during the Pandemic

São Salvador Foods understands its social responsibility. For this reason, during the new coronavirus pandemic, the company intensified its efforts to assist various institutions throughout Brazil. The company donated dozens of tons of food so that philanthropic entities could overcome this crisis period and, mainly, assist the communities where they operate.

SSA also donated equipment to the Municipal Hospital of Itaberaí/GO and sent financial resources to the Ministry of Health through the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). Regardless of the amount of donations during the pandemic, SSA did not interrupt any of its monthly donations to partner institutions.