{"id":6231,"date":"2022-09-14T15:59:32","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T10:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfatec.com\/blog\/when-should-a-company-upgrade-its-work-uniforms-copy\/"},"modified":"2022-09-14T16:11:19","modified_gmt":"2022-09-14T10:41:19","slug":"head-to-toe-personal-protective-equipment-for-the-food-processing-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sfatec.com\/blog\/head-to-toe-personal-protective-equipment-for-the-food-processing-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Head-to-toe personal protective equipment for the food processing industry"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n
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Food is a basic necessity\u00a0in life. Product\u00a0safety\u00a0and process hygiene need to be taken seriously by the food processing industry. Contamination can happen very easily and the most common source of contamination is the human body. The staff working in food processing industries are continuously exposed to bacteria, chemicals, sharp objects, etc. They need to be protected from head to toe by giving them appropriate personal protective equipment or PPE and proper training to use it. Food production uniform\u00a0ensures process and product hygiene. Without proper work uniforms, the food processing company can face severe consequences involving loss of money and loss of reputation.<\/p>\n

Food processing companies must\u00a0understand how contamination occurs in the various workstations and how to choose the right protective food production uniform. Here is a guide that can help decide how to select head-to-toe protective workwear\u00a0for employees in the food processing industry.
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Head<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hair is one of the biggest sources of contamination in the human body. Thus, head protection is necessary to ensure the safe handling of food products. Work caps are often used in food processing industries. There are many types available depending on the kind of work.
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Body<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Appropriate protective garments\u00a0are\u00a0a\u00a0necessity\u00a0in the food processing industry. Depending on the kind of work\u00a0and the sources of contamination, there are a variety of industrial\u00a0uniforms\u00a0that protect the wearer and ensure the safe handling of food. Here are some types of workwear\u00a0that are generally used in the food processing industry.
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–<\/b><\/strong>Coats and trousers<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Short coats that reach up to mid-thigh and long coats that reach above the knee, made using durable blended cotton are\u00a0used in the food processing industry. Durable cotton or poly cotton tunics are also used.
\nTrousers that are designed specifically for men and unisex trousers designed for both genders made with blended cotton are used in such industries.
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–<\/b><\/strong>Bib trousers<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bib trousers with adjustable shoulder buckles are considered safe workwear in the food processing industry.<\/p>\n

–Coveralls<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Coveralls are commonly used in the food processing industry as they are functional and professional.<\/p>\n

–Aprons<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Protective aprons\u00a0are used by both genders. They usually cover up to the knee and generally\u00a0come without pockets.
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Hands<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hand protection is vital in any industry. In the food processing industry, employees may come in contact with various harmful objects. Companies should provide concerned staff with the right kind of gloves based on the requirement. The gloves should fit comfortably and must not be a hindrance to the wearer while working. Different types of work within the industry require different kinds of hand protection. Thus the choice of hand protection should be made based on the kind of work.
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Feet<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Feet protection may not sound as important as others. However, it is very essential and must not be taken lightly. Footwear chosen for staff working in the food processing industry must be comfortable, and durable and must ensure safety too.
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How can Sfatec <\/b><\/strong>workwear rental<\/b><\/strong> service company help?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sfatec has years of experience as a rental uniform\u00a0service provider with immense knowledge about the constantly intensifying quality requirements in the food processing industry. This makes them the best workwear brand\u00a0that provides great workwear rental solutions. All workwear\u00a0provided by Sfatec is of high quality and has been tried & tested by actual users at different food processing locations of their\u00a0customers. Sfatec follows the DIN 10524 Standard with respect to the development of Fabric and New products assuring that their workwear is at par with International Food Safety requirement standards.
\nThey follow Food Safety Management System (FSMS) based Workwear service which operates on three fundamental practices \u2013 GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), GHP (Good Hygiene Practice), and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
\nSfatec provides Third Party Audit support through advanced information technology-based workwear service management.
\nHere are some of the workwear provided by Sfatec\u00a0for the food processing industry:
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–<\/b><\/strong>Coats and trousers<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sfatec provides Full Sleeve Short Coat and Long Coat Without Pockets made with extra durable blended cotton. It comes with concealed front snap buttons and without pockets for extra safety.
\nThey provide Men’s trousers with a front fly zipper and shank at the waistband. They also provide unisex trousers with a full elastic waistband.
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–<\/b><\/strong>Tunics<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sfatec provides Short Sleeve Tunics and Full Sleeve Tunics made with two snap buttons for neck closure and without pockets.
\nSfatec also provides Sfatec Women’s Tunic which is made using extra-durable poly cotton. It comes without pockets and with two pleats in the front.
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–<\/b><\/strong>Bib trousers<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sfatec Bib Trousers\u00a0are made with\u00a0extra durable blended cotton\u00a0and come with adjustable shoulder\u00a0buckles\u00a0and waist\u00a0area.
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–<\/b><\/strong>Coveralls<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sfatec Coveralls are designed with a provision to access the inner garment. It is usually available in white. However, upon special request, it can be developed in other colors also.<\/p>\n

-W<\/b><\/strong>ork Aprons<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sfatec Work Aprons are designed without pockets for extra safety and are suitable for both genders.<\/p>\n

–<\/b><\/strong>Work caps<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sfatec Work Caps are made with extra durable blended cotton and come with expandable elastic.<\/p>\n

Partnering with Sfatec workwear rental\u00a0service company can relieve the daunting task of designing, purchasing, managing, and maintaining all employee uniforms for companies.\u00a0Learn more about the<\/u>\u00a0various rental services offered by Sfatec<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and the different workwear <\/u>provided by Sfatec for the food processing industry<\/u><\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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