Food industry

Protection against biological hazards in the food industry 

What do the regulations say about this?

The protection of workers with work clothes related to exposure to biological agents is one of the tools to ensure safety and health within companies.

Biological agents are micro-organisms susceptible to cause any type of infection, according to Royal Decree 664/1997.

Is the employer obliged to wash protective clothing or can the worker do so?

The employer is responsible for the laundering, decontamination and, if necessary, destruction of work clothes. and protective equipment, and it is strictly forbidden for workers to take them home for this purpose.

If the food industry company contracts such operations to external companies specialised in workwear leasing or industrial laundry, it is obliged to ensure that the linen and equipment are shipped in closed containers and labelled with the necessary warnings.

What are the advantages of on-site processing?

To avoid unnecessary risks, an efficient laundry system for work clothes is essential.

Having our own laundry ensures control of the laundry and the availability of the garments at all times.

By managing your own laundry, you will save on costs, time and stock.

What can Tecnitramo offer you?

We specialise in providing a solution to this problem, we are manufacturers of washing machines and dryers The machines are robust and easy to operate, which prevent contamination of the clothes once they have been washed. To finish the treatment of the garments, we also have ironing tables where the finishing process is completed.

We can advise you on optimal washing and storage methods to minimise biohazards.