Catering PPE

Why choose Hospitality PPE for our business?

In the Hospitality sector, PPE — Personal Protective Equipment — not only protects the worker and the customers they interact with, but also ensures the hygiene and integrity of the food being handled.

When selecting Hospitality PPE, the most recommended option is to choose disposable items, as their single-use nature guarantees greater hygiene and inspires trust, since every use involves new, uncontaminated equipment.

They are also a more economical alternative, as they eliminate time spent on washing and sterilisation. And although they are disposable, they do not harm the environment when placed in the appropriate recycling container, as they are 100% recyclable.

What should a disposable Hospitality PPE include?

The disposable clothing items that a Hospitality PPE should include are:

  • Disposable gloves. They must be suitable for food handling.

  • Disposable mask. Protects against solid particles, liquids and splashes.

  • Disposable cap. Prevents contamination from sweat, hair or microorganisms.

  • Disposable beard covers. Prevent facial hair from falling onto food, surfaces or equipment.

  • Disposable aprons. Protect clothing from substances that may affect work quality.

  • Disposable sleeve covers. Prevent contact between the worker’s arms and the food being handled.

It is important to remember that disposable items must only be used once, as extended use can compromise product integrity and reduce their effectiveness.

Occupational risks that PPE protects against in the hospitality sector

PPE, being equipment worn by workers to protect themselves from potential risk factors, is essential in sectors where hygiene, protection and safety must be strictly upheld. In fact, PPE is one of the key measures for occupational risk prevention, acting as an effective barrier that helps reduce different types of injuries.

In the hospitality sector, personal protective equipment must provide adequate protection, not cause discomfort and pose no risk during use. It must also be made from quality materials, have an ergonomic design and be CE certified.

In hospitality, a complete PPE set may include oven mitts to prevent burns, aprons, arm protectors, gloves, masks, caps and shoe protection. PPE significantly strengthens occupational safety within the sector, benefiting both the company and its workers.

It is also important to remember that PPE requirements vary depending on the role. The essential PPE for chefs will not be the same as that required for waiters, as each professional performs different tasks and responsibilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

In hospitality, protection, hygiene and safety requirements vary depending on the professional duties performed.

However, due to their general characteristics, a hospitality PPE set must include safety gloves for handling products and tools, protective face shields when there is a risk of splashes, safety footwear with additional protection, hearing protection when required, and masks that correctly cover both the mouth and nose.

Professionals in the hospitality sector have specific hygiene and safety needs. Roles such as chefs require dedicated PPE that allows them to carry out their work without compromising their health or the quality of the food being handled.

Using high-quality, specific PPE is essential for chefs, as they are continuously exposed to heat-related hazards, spills, cuts, electrical risks and musculoskeletal injuries.

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