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Food processing conveyor belts: ensuring the hygiene of your sites and the safety of your team

Reinforce the hygiene of your production sites with food processing mats

If there's one working environment where hygiene must be beyond reproach, it's the food processing industry. This sector is subject to very strict safety and hygiene rules, some of which are governed by law. From the receipt of raw materials to the manufacture of products and delivery of finished goods, a whole chain of men, women and machines is involved. That's why this process must comply with numerous protocols to ensure the safety of consumers and employees alike. For optimum hygiene in all circumstances, Neosol presents its solution: food processing mats.

Food processing conveyor belts: purpose and features

Before going into detail about some of the floor mats that will contribute to both the safety of your team and the hygiene of your sites, it's important to understand the usefulness of agri-food mats and to take note of their advantages. This information will also enable you to choose from among the many mat models the one best suited to your work environment.

What is a food processing mat and what is it used for?

A food processing mat is a floor covering that belongs to the family of industrial mats. It has been exclusively designed and adapted for production, manufacturing, design and assembly sites, as well as for restaurant kitchens, butchers' shops and other food processing sites. Its main function is to ensure optimum hygiene by reducing the spread and growth of bacteria and fungi. It also protects employees from the various risks they face during the working day.

What is a food processing mat made of, and how do I use it?

This protective equipment can be collective or individual, depending on the model. They are mainly made from two materials: natural rubber and nitrile rubber. In addition to keeping floors clean, this mat has the advantage of improving employees' physical conditions thanks to its anti-fatigue, anti-fall, anti-slip and ergonomic actions.

Easy to install, you can place your mat either inside or outside your establishment, and also in wet, slippery, oily, greasy or high-risk areas. Even if it contributes to hygiene on your premises, it's important to clean it after every working day to extend its life.

The different food industry mats

Aware of the daily problems that employees in the food industry may encounter, such as :

- health risks ,

- chemical risks ,

- psychosocial risks (RPS) due to stress,

- musculoskeletal risks: standing work, repetitive tasks, carrying heavy loads,

- working conditions ,

- machine noise and vibration ,

- falls, slips and workplace accidents,

Neosol, experts in professional mats, offer effective solutions adapted to all working environments. Depending on your field of activity, you can choose from several models of hygienic matting.

Barrier against microbes: antimicrobial mats

Made from nitrile rubber, the antimicrobial mat is ideal for wet and oily environments. Thanks to its raised surface and thickness, it provides ergonomic comfort for employees working in a standing position. Top-of-the-range, it's also slip-resistant and long-lasting, extending the cleanliness of your floors. To maintain it, simply use a high-pressure jet or a special industrial detergent.

Antibacterial for enhanced hygiene

With their anti-microbial properties, anti-bacterial mats prevent the growth of mold and bacteria on damp, greasy floors found in professional kitchens. It also makes standing more comfortable and reduces the risk of falls.

Find out more about our other floor coverings for the food industry: disinfection mats, anti-contamination mats, special kitchen gratings, anti-slip gratings and ergonomic mats in our industrial floor matssection .



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