Learn more about food safety protection systems in the meat industry. Within the meat industry, there are various processes involved in the treatment, transformation, preservation and packaging of this product, which means that companies are seeking to make their methods, processes and packaging more innovative, sustainable and efficient every day.

Risks for the meat product worker

In meat processing there are some risks for collaborators and workers involved in the processes if they do not have the appropriate equipment to carry out their work. These are the most frequent:

• Falls: Falls can be seen in all sectors and industries, however, in the meat industry they can be seen in greater quantities, due to the substances involved in the processes that can make floors more slippery.
• Cuts: These are usually due to the use of hand tools and machinery, such as knives used to cut meat. They can also be injured when working with glass containers.
• Burns: Employees may suffer injuries and burns when in contact with parts or machinery that are exposed to high temperatures.

That is why the meat industry must have rigorous processes in place to protect the integrity of its collaborators.

Sanitation standards

Meat companies are expected to comply with certain standards and criteria to ensure the integrity of their employees. These are some of the prevention and protection measures that your meat processing company should take into account:

• Have non-slip floors: This is mainly to prevent spilled substances from causing your employees to fall, which could result in injuries of varying degrees of severity.
• Use of sleeves, aprons, coveralls and leggings: It is extremely important to take these protections into account when making your list of necessary items for your meat company to ensure the integrity of your collaborators.
• Disposable, cut-protection and impermeable gloves: There are various types of gloves designed to meet the specific needs of the different processes to which meat products are subjected. With them you will be able to protect the integrity of your collaborators, avoiding cross contamination, cuts, infections, blows, among other accidents. Remember that there are various types of protection and that it is necessary to use the most suitable ones according to the processes involved in the treatment, transformation, preservation and packaging of the meat product in order to guarantee the desired results.

That is why when designing your protection protocol it is of vital importance to approach a specialist and receive his advice, remember that you have a great responsibility with your collaborators and with the consumers of your products.

At Ansell we have specialists ready to provide you with the advice you need; we have more than 100 years of experience and a wide range of products that have stood out for their innovation and design.

We are committed to you, your company, your collaborators and end consumers to provide them with advice and protective equipment so that your meat products maintain the highest quality.