Safety is a top priority in the food processing industry for a reason. Food processing facilities come with a high risk of injury, so you should ensure your staff know what to do in a medical emergency.
Wright Medics offers multiple options for first aid training. We tailor these to the hazards employees often experience in a food environment.
We understand that an extensive first aid training course can interrupt a busy food processing plant schedule. Therefore, you can receive our course on-site or at our premises.
Our expert teams provide clear instructions on conducting first-aid safely in the food processing industry.
The Importance of First Aid Training for Food Processing
Arranging first aid training for food processing institutions is essential because the sector has a significantly higher number of dangerous hazards than many other sectors.
Hazards in food processing include:
- Slips and trips because of “wet floor” signage not being in place at the correct time
- Getting stuck in tight spaces like tanks and silos. If an employee gets stuck in one of these, they can run out of air
- Burns if staff members touch hot surfaces, steam or boiling water
- Accidents caused by food processing machinery, such as industrial grinders, mixers and blenders. These injuries can often be severe and need immediate and effective medical attention.
Additionally, first aid is necessary for non-industry-specific medical emergencies like cardiac arrest.
Benefits of First Aid Training for Food Processing
In addition to being critical in dealing with hazards, first aid is also excellent for fostering a safety culture that prioritises hazard prevention. Our course will make you aware of health hazards in food processing and give you the confidence to effectively and safely navigate them.
Other benefits of first aid for the food processing sector include:
- Minimising the amount of downtime from illnesses and injuries
- Decreasing anxiety and stress in the work environment
- Allowing you to abide by food safety laws and regulations.
Wright Medics’ First Aid Training Services
We have two options for first aid training at a food processing facility. Practicing paramedic clinicians deliver the courses and tailor them to your premises.
Our courses include:
- Our Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course allows successful learners to provide emergency first aid to colleagues and visitors. It covers injuries and illnesses at work and takes 1 day to complete.
- The 3-day First Aid at Work (FAW) course includes the complete syllabus from the 1-day course but also involves advanced first aid teaching to tackle specific medical emergencies.
Looking for High-Quality First Aid Training for Your Food Processing Facility? Contact Wright Medics Today
Our high-quality first aid courses can transform your food processing facility into a location that values safety.
Call us today on 01909 730507, email us at enquires@wrightmedics.com, or fill out our contact form to discuss how we can create a safety culture in your facility.