Every year, on April 28, the world celebrates World Day for Safety and Health at Work, an international occasion aimed at raising awareness of the importance of protecting workers and reducing occupational hazards across all sectors.
However, when it comes to an industry that is directly linked to human health, such as the manufacturing of plastic food packaging, occupational safety and health become an absolute necessity—not merely a procedural requirement.
A Safe Environment for Safe Packaging
At Salem Balhamer Plastic Packaging Factory, we fully recognize that the quality of food and beverage containers begins with the quality of the work environment itself. We do not merely produce plastic packaging—we contribute to maintaining food safety and consumer confidence.
That’s why we operate under the highest occupational safety standards in food-grade plastic factories, ensuring both employee protection and top-tier product quality.
Safety Challenges in Food Packaging Manufacturing
While our factory does not handle chemicals or pharmaceuticals, the production of plastic packaging intended for food preservation requires strict measures, including:
- Ensuring a clean, contaminant-free production environment
- Managing high temperatures during plastic molding
- Operating heavy industrial equipment, which requires training and expertise
- Verifying that all materials comply with national and international food safety standards
How Do We Apply Safety and Health Standards?
At BPF – Salem Balhamer Plastic Packaging, we implement a set of strict procedures, including:
- Regular staff training on personal hygiene and industrial safety practices
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, helmets, and specialized clothing
- Internal inspection rounds and regular machine maintenance follow-ups
- Compliance with Saudi standards for food packaging, such as SASO and ISO 22000
The Relationship Between Safety and Product Quality
Commitment to occupational safety does more than just protect workers—it also helps:
- Improve the quality of the final product
- Prevent any potential contamination that could compromise food safety
- Reduce downtime and malfunctions, thereby increasing production efficiency
- Strengthen customer trust in our packaging as a safe and reliable choice
Safety Culture Starts from Within
We believe that safety is not just a written policy—it’s a continuous culture:
- We conduct regular awareness programs within the factory
- We encourage employees to report risks without hesitation
- We reward compliance and promote continuous improvement
How Does Salem Balhamer Factory Manage Waste from Production?
Salem Balhamer Plastic Packaging Factory is committed to implementing procedures that manage waste from production processes in accordance with ISO 14001 standards and internal company requirements. These procedures ensure the continuous disposal of waste, maintaining a work environment free from environmental risks that could harm personnel or company assets.
Some of the practices we follow include:
- Providing separate containers for hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste
- Recycling waste and reintroducing it into the production cycle
- Supplying specially designed platforms for storing oils and controlling spills
- Installing tanks for oil collection
- Disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste regularly via a specialized company
- Continuously monitoring compliance with these procedures and reporting any environmental risks
In Conclusion…
On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we at Salem Balhamer Plastic Packaging Factory renew our full commitment to providing a healthy and safe work environment for every individual within our facilities—because we believe that product quality begins with the safety of the hands that make it.
A food-grade plastic packaging factory in Saudi Arabia, committed to the highest standards of quality and safety.
