Personal protective equipment (PPE) for food industry workers must not only perform its intended function but also protect food products from harmful effects. PPE should also be selected based on the required comfort level to ensure comfortable working conditions over long periods of time.
What are the requirements for PPE in food industry facilities?
.jpg)
The most important requirements for the production of quality products:
- identification of an employee in accordance with his/her workplace
- wearing comfort
- avoid contamination through personal clothing
- Visibility of the hygienic condition of clothing due to its white or light color (a possible exception may be clothing for service personnel). Colored trim on special-purpose clothing and footwear may be used, and the employee's name or production/product logo may only be permanently applied to clothing elements. Regarding the design and construction of workwear, the following requirements apply: - Clothing must be appropriate for its function . - All external pockets may only have a closing flap, and internal pockets must close appropriately. - No buttons on workwear . - Fabrics used to make this clothing must have a low tendency to release particles . - Clothing must be differentiated depending on the risk class.
.jpg)
Depending on the specific requirements of a particular workplace, additional protective equipment may be required, such as long, waterproof aprons (for slaughtering and eviscerating animals), insulated clothing for working in low-temperature environments, or gloves with a variety of functions.
.jpg)
Footwear, first and foremost, should be easy to clean. Depending on the workplace, you may wear boots, heavy wooden-soled shoes, or overboots. Occupational health and safety regulations are taken into account when selecting footwear. It's important to ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, drying, and storage of footwear.
How can I order PPE that meets the requirements?
Purchase workwear directly from the manufacturer in our online store!