Ensure The Safety Of Pharmaceutical Production Teams With Our Protective Workwear

Pharmaceutical manufacturing presents numerous dangers and risks to those who work in the industry. Aside from the more generalised threats that are present in many work environments, such as slips, trips and falls, noise hazards, and heavy machinery use, there are also specific risks associated with pharmaceutical production practices that require vital protective workwear.

With rapid advancements in technology paired with the need for high production rates, there is an increasing need for workers’ safety to be a top priority.

 

The core risks of pharmaceutical production

 

The presence of chemicals within an enclosed environment such as a lab presents three different hazards, as defined by the CLP: physical, environmental and health. For employees working in pharmaceutical production, health hazards are a particular concern.

According to an annual statistics report conducted by the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in 2022, incidences of particular non-fatal workplace injuries such as occupational asthma and skin disease were highest in the area of manufacturing, specifically the manufacture of chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Chemicals aside, pharmaceutical workers also run the risk of exposure to other highly dangerous sources, such as carbon monoxide, UV radiation and biological hazards.

 

How can employers protect their pharmaceutical teams?

 

Supervisors or managers within the pharmaceutical industry must ensure their team is safe and protected from the hazards that come with pharmaceutical production. One way to achieve this is by providing high-quality protective workwear that defends the eyes, respiratory system, face and hands from trauma.

 

Protect the eyes and respiratory system

 

The eyes are particularly vulnerable in the context of the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, given the frequent exposure to chemicals and other dangerous substances. Therefore, it is essential to provide protective eyewear that meets the relevant safety standards as set out in EN 166.

 

 

Eye protection should be comfortable, lightweight and allow for good visibility

 

Respiratory protection is also critical in the industry, as workers may be exposed to harmful substances such as dust, gases and vapours. Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) should be comfortable, well-fitting and provide adequate protection against the most hazardous toxins.

 

Prioritise hand and face protection with protective workwear

 

Hand and face protection are also vital during pharmaceutical production, particularly when handling hazardous chemicals.

Protective gloves should be durable, chemical-resistant and fit well to provide a maximum defence. Face protection, such as full-face shields, should be used when handling hazardous substances and when there is a risk of splashing or spraying dangerous chemicals.

 

Protect your best assets with the help of Ark Safety’s protective workwear range

 

Protecting your team from the risks of pharmaceutical production is crucial. At Ark Safety, we understand this and provide an extensive range of high-quality protective workwear as a solution.

We offer a range of durable, tough, high-spec boutique safety workwear, including eye, respiratory and face, along with hand PPE to protect workers in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

All of our safety wear is comfortable, lightweight and easy to use, allowing workers to carry out their duties without hindrance while protecting them from the hazards associated with pharmaceutical production.

Contact us today to learn more about our range of products and how we can help protect your team.