Barry, As well as being easily detectable, the other reason why blue plasters are accepted as best practice is that they are impervious and will prevent blood, fluids or pus from infected cuts or wounds passing through the plaster and contaminating food.
What is a blue plaster?
Blue plasters are essential in food-handling environments. As there are very few naturally occuring blue foods, these blue plasters are highly visible should they fall into food. Many blue plasters are also metal-detectable, facilitating automatic safety checks.
Why should you wear Organisation approved brightly Coloured waterproof bandages to cover cuts and abrasions?
cover all cuts and wounds with a waterproof, brightly coloured bandage and a glove. The bright colour makes it easier to find if it drops in the food and the glove will stop it falling into the food.
Are blue plasters waterproof?
Waterproof and hypoallergenic. Boots Blue Plasters are visually and metal detectable to comply with Food Hygiene Regulations (SI 1990 No. 1431). These plasters provide long lasting protection to wounds from water, dirt and germs.
Why do chefs have blue plasters?
Blue foods are rare, and blue plasters can be easily spotted if they fall in. This is the most important reason we use blue plasters in the kitchen. This makes the metal detectable, and in larger food processing environments, the product can be put through a metal detector.
What is the best Colour for waterproof wound dressing?
If you have cut yourself then you must cover the wound with a completely waterproof plaster or dressing. Ideally you should use special highly visible blue coloured plasters. Avoid using strip dressings as germs can escape from the open ends.
What is a blue bandage used for?
Special bandages are used by food preparation workers. These are waterproof, have strong adhesive so they are less likely to fall off, and are usually blue so that they are more clearly visible in food.
What are the best waterproof plasters?
Elastoplast Aqua Protect: 100% waterproof The strong adhesive makes them the best waterproof plasters for swimming, showering and bathing. Aqua Protect’s high-performance adhesive keeps the wound protected for up to 8 hours after application – even after coming into contact with water.
Why are blue bandages used for food service employees?
Our Hi Vis Blue Bandages are used to protect a cut from infection while protecting food that is being processed, served and or manufactured from contamination. The hi vis blue color of these bandaids stick out and are visible if for some reason that one slips off the person wearing them.
What type of wound dressing does the personal hygiene safe method recommend?
A waterproof dressing is recommended as these tend to stay in place for a longer amount of time. When the wound has scabbed or is starting to become covered from the healing process, it is safe to remove the dressing.
Why are blue plasters used in catering food?
They are made of plastic, and therefore waterproof Blue foods are rare, and blue plasters can be easily spotted if they fall in. This is the most important reason we use blue plasters in the kitchen. Serving food with a plaster in it is very unhygienic and will lose you customers fast!
Why is it important to wear blue plaster?
By wearing a blue plaster if it does come off whilst you are working, it can be seen more easily, and in addition they also have a metal strip inside them. Blue plasters are important to have in any business that serves food, whether it’s the local café to an expensive restaurant.
Why are blue plasters important in first aid kit?
Why are blue plaster , Blue. Blue plasters are important to have in any business that serves food, whether it’s the local café to an expensive restaurant. Blue plasters are compliant with the health and safety standards in the UK, so it is important to ensure you have an ample supply of them in your first aid kit.
Where can I get blue plaster for kitchen?
Cederroth First Aid sells blue plasters and many other things that you would need to have in your work catering kitchen. They come in a dispenser which will stick to your wall keeping it easily accessible for all of your staff who might need one.
