Why are the metal detectable plasters issued by the company blue in color?

Why are the metal detectable plasters issued by the company blue in color?

Most detectable plasters in the food industry are coloured blue as this is a conspicuous colour which is generally not present in most foodstuffs, allowing it to be easily spotted visually.

What are blue plasters used for?

While their strength prevents cross-contamination between blood and food products, the vibrant colour of blue plasters ensures they are easy to spot should they slip from a wound into food handling and preparation areas.

Why are blue plasters used to cover any cuts?

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 colour band aid should be used by food handlers?

Blue or coloured Band-Aid, to cover the wound, are available at all services if staff need a wound covering. – Hair should be tied back, or covered, when preparing food to prevent it from falling in. – Staff should not eat, sneeze, blow or cough over unprotected food or surfaces likely to come into contact with food.

What is the blue plaster?

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. All Boots plasters are hypoallergenic so they are kind to sensitive skin.

Can you get white plaster?

White polished plaster is often called ‘burnished plaster’ because of the traditional tools used to achieve the polished (burnished) surface. The sheen achieved is literally polished and can be glass-like, satiny or even metallic depending on your choice of additives and finish.

What are blue plasters made of?

Hence blue plasters are widely used in catering, food processing and food manufacturing. Made from a strong stretchy washproof material, with a hypoallergenic adhesive, they have an aluminium strip under the lint pad for detection by metal detectors.

Why is a plaster blue color in food industry?

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 color of plaster should you use to cover cuts and sores?

Blue plasters tend to be used in catering and other work environments, particularly in food preparation areas. The blue colour makes it obvious that you have a wound and makes the plaster easy to spot, preventing it from accidentally getting into food.

What is a blue plaster?

What Colour plasters should be used to cover cuts?

What Colour plaster should you use for cuts and sores?

Why are blue plasters used in food processing?

Fabric or pink plasters might get lost in the food and not noticed until it’s too late. Related to the previous reason, blue plasters usually contain a strip of metal. This makes the metal detectable, and in larger food processing environments, the product can be put through a metal detector.

Are there any blue plasters that stick well?

One is blue finger stalls sold via eBay as blue and suitable for catering. These are actually made of cotton, porous and definately UNSUITABLE for the food industry. Another problem with blue plasters is that they don’t always stick that well. There is another product on the market that is blue and sticks much better than traditional blue plasters.

Why do you put blue plaster on your cut?

One of the other reasons for blue plasters is that they are generally waterproof and prevent the food from being contaminated from bacteria that will be living and growing on your cut.

Why are blue plasters important in first aid kit?

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.