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Posted:  29 Jun 2010 18:13

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I would be interested in knowing what cell phone policies are being used by MAPP member companies. Cell phone usage in the plant is becoming too common place. How are others controlling this?  Do you have a different policy for sallary vs hourly?
Posted:  06 Jul 2010 15:33

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We had to ban cell phone usage on the shop floor.  Too many operators either trying to take calls or messing around texting and so forth.  Basically cell phones are for use during break times for all production floor personnel.  We haven't had much issue off the floor to this point. 

James Doster
Posted:  12 Jul 2010 14:44

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In May 2005 we implemented the following: "Cellular telephones and other telecommunications devices are not permitted outside of the offices and the employee break rooms except for members of management."

Phone use had become too disruptive / distracting and in some instances had become a safety hazard.  Camera phones present an additional issue, because of confidential projects. 

Managers may have cell phones, because they need to take business calls.
Posted:  19 Jul 2010 19:51

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No use of cell phones is allowed on the floor by hourly or salary - biggest concern is safety of employees.  Cell phones to be used only during break times in cafeteria or outside the building.
Posted:  22 Jul 2010 21:40

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We currently do not have any policies specifically addressing cell phone use and no plans to add one. We consider abuse of cell phone use as a productivity issue and address it via disciplinary action to the appropriate individuals. Most people use their cell phones responsibly and we do not want to punish the majority for the minority offenders.

Craig Carrel
Posted:  23 Jul 2010 20:23

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We do have a policy banning cell phone use on the shop floor. There is a pay phone for employees near the cafeteria on break.

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