Why work with special first aid materials in the hospitality and food industry?
Accidents can also happen in the catering and food industry. Calamities during the preparation of dishes or in the service occur regularly. Good preparation to be able to provide first aid is necessary, but also mandatory in the catering and food industry! There are strict rules and guidelines according to HACCP for companies and organizations when they work with food. That is why there are also special HACCP first aid kits and bandages. This is to be able to use the right resources for good assistance and also to comply with the rules and guidelines.
What does HACCP stand for?
HACCP is the abbreviation of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points , a food safety system . HACCP has been legally required since 1995 for all organisations involved in the production of food. Companies that handle food prevent the safety of our food from being compromised. Every catering entrepreneur must continuously monitor his company to ensure that hygiene regulations are complied with. The HACCP system provides clear instructions and documentation on all aspects of hygiene and helps to detect and eliminate hygiene hazards.
Examples of HACCP guidelines and principles
H azard: danger that may be present in a product and may pose a threat to the health of the consumer.
A nalysis: analysis of the possible hazards present. This can also be represented in a formula, namely: risk = chance x seriousness.
C ritical C ontrol P oints: control of the points within the safety system to prevent hazards.
The seven principles within HACCP:
- Make an inventory of any potential hazards within the company
- Determine the control points (CCPs), these must be kept under control
- You set a standard for each checkpoint
- Supervising the checkpoints
- Determine how the control points should be corrected. What action is required when a CCP is found not to meet the established standard during an inspection?
- Check the drawn up HACCP plan (periodic inspection)
- Document and record all checks
First aid kit HACCP
To comply with HACCP rules and guidelines and to limit possible risks, you need the right first aid products. The special Horeca first aid kits are therefore indispensable in case of calamities within the catering or food industry.
The HACCP first aid kit distinguishes itself from other kits, as the skin-coloured plasters have been replaced by blue plasters. These blue plasters have extra adhesive power and a water-repellent plastic layer. The colour makes the plaster easy to find, but the plaster also contains a layer of metal foil. This makes the plasters detectable and they can be signalled by most electromagnetic detectors in the food industry.
The handy wall bracket allows you to place the HACCP case in a visible, easily accessible place. The relevant bandages are also available separately in various types and sizes. Are your cases no longer complete or up-to-date? Then choose the special HACCP refills. This way you can easily refill your current cases and they are complete and ready for use again!
Benefits of special HACCP dressings
✓ Comply with HACCP rules and guidelines
✓ Striking blue color
✓ Quickly detect lost plasters using a metal detector
✓ For the catering and food industry
✓ Always the right resources available
✓ Complete HACCP first aid kit available from stock!
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