Food handling
safety solutions

Food handling
safety solutions

The food industry is home to a host of hazards and
high-risk applications. Globus offer a range of solutions that keep workers safe, conform to relevant food handling standards, and keep the products produced free from bacteria.

Food and drink manufacturing sites expose workers to several high-risk hazards including chemicals, sharp objects, and harmful dust exposure, as well as heavy machinery and hot surfaces and liquids. The risks also extend to the products produced, as without food-safe PPE, contamination and bacteria spread can occur.

Wearing the appropriate PPE for each task is essential in reducing workplace accidents and long-term work-related illnesses associated with the food and drink sector.

If PPE is ill-fitting or too large, employees are less likely to wear it, impacting their safety. Our range of food industry PPE ensures optimum protection for all wearers, with solutions in smaller sizes and adjustable options.

Through innovation and technology, we are finding new ways to reduce the environmental impact and enhance sustainability without sacrificing quality. Our food industry range includes eco-friendly alternatives made with the environment in mind.

Hazards in the food industry
Machinery
Bacteria
Hazardous substances
Slips
Flour dust exposure
Fatigue from long hours
Cuts & burns
Machinery
Bacteria
Hazardous substances
Slips
Flour dust exposure
Fatigue from long hours
Cuts & burns
Did you know?
5% of workers in the food industry...
suffer from ill health caused or made worse by work (Source: HSE)
4.3 million people in the UK...
are employed by the food and drink industry (Source: FSA)
8% of ill health is caused by...
exposure to flour and bakery dust (Source: HSE)
2,038 food industry incidents...
were reported in England and Wales in 2023 (Source: FSA)
The food market is expected to show...
a volume growth of 3.9% in 2025 (Source: FSA)
Explore our safety solutions
Eye protection
Riley Ligera KN is specifically designed for the food industry, with blue side arms for detectability and no detachable parts to prevent contamination. Perfect for long working days, Ligera KN is available in blue lenses, helping to reduce eye fatigue from excessive yellow light and comes with the premium Tecton 400 KN coating to prevent fogging and misting in high-humidity environments.
Respiratory protection
Flour dust is a serious respiratory hazard for bakers, millers, and food processing workers due to its small size and inhalation risk. It can irritate the nose, throat, and lungs, causing coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, asthma-like symptoms, and bronchitis. Long-term exposure may lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respiratory diseases. We offer both reusable and disposable RPE to protect food industry workers.
Hand protection
Hand protection in the food industry is essential for ensuring worker safety and maintaining product quality, addressing various hazards such as cuts, burns, and chemical exposure. Research highlights the importance of using gloves that meet industry standards to help prevent injuries and contamination. Effective hand protection not only safeguards workers but also helps prevent cross-contamination, ensuring food safety. Globus offers a wide selection of gloves suitable for any application in the food industry, ensuring a comfortable fit and optimal protection for all workers. We have a wide range of gloves including various eco-friendly options.
Hearing protection
Prolonged exposure to heavy machinery can lead to permanent hearing loss, tinnitus, and other auditory issues. Hearing protection, such as earplugs help to reduce noise exposure and to protect worker's hearing. For workers in the food industry, earplugs with bright colouring enable easy detection and corded variants containing metal fragments ensure they are fully detectable if contamination was to occur.
Protective clothing
To protect against chemicals, animal fats, and food oils, protective clothing should be worn in high-risk food industry environments and treated with an anti-bacterial finish to avoid contamination of goods. Our range of Skytec protective garments have been specifically designed for the food and hygiene industries to ensure optimum protection and long-lasting chemical protection.
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The 360 Safety Program is a free no-obligation service, to help assess and identify the specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needs for a particular site or workplace. The personalised and tailor-made assessment provided can be adjusted to align with your specific business requirements.

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