India was the first to begin the production of sugar following the process of pressing sugarcane to extract juice and boil it to get. Health and safety in the food and beverage industry. Establishment of sugar investment trust 1 the sugar investment trust established under the sugar industry efficiency act 1988 shall be deemed to have been established under this act. Managing farm safety in the sugar industry field sector elibrary home. Create a common understanding of the haccp method calibration between factories the current haccp plan adresses product safety associated with production of granulated sugar. Pdf study of occupational health and safety conditions. Sugar industry is one of the major agrobased industries in pakistan. Furthermore, the growth of the agricultural industry, which has resulted in the high production of cane sugar is expected to have a positive impact on the production statistics of the industry. Slips trips and falls are a cause of injury in most large workplaces and can be caused by poor design, damage and in particular, poor levels of, or incorrectly placed lighting. There is no difference between the sugar produced from sugarcane and that of sugar beet, although the molasses produced from either of these crops is different in composition and value and reflects the initial compositions of the crops from which they were derived. In the uk, over the past ten years, there have been. Selfemployed workers in the agriculture industry are more often victims of fatal accidents in comparison with other industries. Sugar plant automation and optimization worldwide, sugar mills are being modernized and automated in response to the vital need of more efficient production, to be able to compete globally. Kpi, matlab, sugar industry, breakage of machine, failure mode and effect analysis.
The sugar industry code of practice includes two supplementary documents sugar mill safety and cane rail safety. It is felt that this is an appropriate time to discuss safety prob lems in the beet sugar industry in view of the fact that accidents and injuries to workmen have been. Therefore conducting environmental audit in a sugar factory is no longer an option but a sound precaution and. And then the route was traced to india and southeast asia. The definitions below are taken from cane sugar engineering by dr p w rein and are used with permission. Army laboratories and nasa to prevent astronauts from getting food poisoning in space. Reliable processing is essential in order to obtain a highquality end product, with quality and food safety playing a decisive role. The general objective of the study was to establish the determinants of health and safety regulations implementation in sugar manufacturing industry in kenya. Sugar industry activities generate large quantities of organic solid waste. Reliable processing is essential in order to obtain a highquality end product, with quality and food safety playing a.
In the history of nordic sugar there has been no reportsof any food borne illnesses due to the consumption of sugar. Sugarcane is the cash crop and its cultivation plays a vital role towards socioeconomic development of. We ask every employee to help make our company a safe place to work by getting involved in safety meetings, making safety suggestions, reporting safety hazards, and encouraging fellow workers to make safety. Sugar industry is an important agrobased industry that impacts rural livelihood of about 50 million sugarcane farmers and around 5 lakh workers directly employed in sugar mills. Analysis is the identification and assessment of the seriousness and likelihood of the occurrence of the hazards which will cause the food to be unsafe to eat. Follow state regulations regarding the type of licenced facility you may use for food. Asian production is split among some 40 countries, including. The sugar industry has likely to causes a major impact, it may not be properly managed and stress added to various environment parameters water, air, land, sound, and sicoeconomical. Occupational health and safety in kenyas sugar sector 20072012 page 3 of 50 the iuf global sugar project in east and southern africa this document compiles information on activities on occupational health and safety ohs in the sugar industry in kenya, developed by the iuf global sugar program and the kenya union. This project has focussed on the development of the materials necessary to introduce a safety management system into the sugar cane industry.
This special publication presents information on the activities on occupational health and safety ohs in the sugar industry in kenya, developed by the iuf global sugar program and the kenya union of sugar plantation workers kuspw in the context of the iuf sugar project in east and southern africa running from october 2007 to september 2012. It was found that about 50% of the workers were not equipped with safety measures. Odour nuisance near the sugar mills is a very common phenomenon. Food safety begins during production, so the production and postharvest handling of raw ingredients should be carefully monitored see.
This study guide is intended to accompany the video series safety in the chemical process industries. The present study was conducted in sugar industry of pakistan to analyze the ergonomics and occupational health status. Occupational health and safety in the sugar industry of kenya, iuf global sugar program and kenya union of sugar plantation workers 1, 37. The state of uttar pradesh is the leading producer of sugarcane and the second largest producer of sugar in the country.
Industrial sugar market size, share global industry report. Sugar manufacturing operations a sugar mill is a large factory used to produce raw sugar and other products from sugar cane. Everchanging food safety standards emphasize the need. The legislation applies to all industries, but compliance is absolutely crucial in the food processing industry, where workers are. Sugar cane industry overview and energy efficiency. The results of environmental monitoring showed that noise level during was high in most of the sections of industry. Emerging businesses like fuel ethanol and structural changes globally including the. Health and safety in the food and beverage industry the occupational health and safety act aims to provide for the health and safety of persons at work or in connection with the activities of persons at work. Made available to the public under the provisions of the bureau of indian standards act of 1986 and the right to information act of 2005. The global industrial sugar market is expected to grow at a substantial rate owing to increasing demand from confectionary, cereal, dairy, and bakery applications. These other attributes are defined by industry, the processor or consumer demand.
Ethanol production and safetyethanol production and safety. This is due to several recent significant chemical accidents, increasing public awareness and skyrocketing liability and accident costs. Pdf study of occupational health and safety conditions of a sugar. Public safety standards of the republic of india law is the. Sugar mill safety supplement to the sugar industry code of practice 2005 pn11197 page 8 of 52 2. For the case of personnel safety, the sugar industry in india has demonstrated effective management system to improve personnel safety based on training, competence and reporting sasidhar et al. An example of this is the particle size of flour, the shape of a frankfurter or sausage or the color and flavor of salad dressing. Environmental, health, and safety guidelines for sugar. Study of occupational health and safety conditions of a. Hazard identification and risk assessment was done to point out occupational safety conditions at the sugar industry. It is the second largest agro based industry in india. Sugar market situation international sugar prices fell by more than 30% in 2014. The initial step in cane sugar refining is washing the sugar, called affination. Food and agriculture organization of the united nations.
The european food safety authority efsa is on schedule to provide new scientific advice on the daily intake of added sugar in food by early 2020. An example of this is the particle size of flour, the shape of a frankfurter or. South american production is dominat ed by brazil and an increasingly efficient. Maintenance in agriculture a safety and health guide. Sugar industry activities generate large quantities of organic. Other products of the processing include bagasse, molasses, and filtercake. Competitiveness in the food and beverage industry is highly dependent on the efficiency of the entire value chain, with the. Oct 22, 2012 this special publication presents information on the activities on occupational health and safety ohs in the sugar industry in kenya, developed by the iuf global sugar program and the kenya union of sugar plantation workers kuspw in the context of the iuf sugar project in east and southern africa running from october 2007 to september 2012. At present, this is the second largest agrobased industry of india after cotton textile industry. Public health england phe has published the technical guidelines setting out the approaches the food industry can take to reduce the amount of sugar children consume through the everyday foods. Agriculture industry sugar industry rls human care. Ergonomics and occupational health in sugar industry of pakistan with by engr. Affination treatment of raw sugar crystals to remove the film of adhering molasses.
Pdf assessment and improvement of safety culture in a sugar. Sugar can be produced from sugarcane and sugar beet, out of 120 nations nearly 65 nation produced from sugarcane, nearly 40 are from sugar beet and 10 are from both. The food and drink manufacturing industry is broken down into a number of small sectors, ranging from slaughterhouses, sugar. Occupational health and safety in the sugar industry of kenya iuf. Environmental, health, and safety guidelines sugar manufacturing april 30, 2007 2 world bank group 1. World bank group environmental, health, and safety guidelines. The world indicator price for raw sugar has witnessed a succession of. It is felt that this is an appropriate time to discuss safety prob lems in the beetsugar industry in view of the fact that accidents and injuries to workmen have been. Maintenance in agriculture a safety and health guide euosha european agency for safety and health at work. Indian sugar industry is a critical industry, as on one hand it services the domestic market, the largest in the world and on the other hand, it supports 50 million farmers and their families. Sugar industry is the second large agriculture based industry. Sugar can be produced from sugarcane, sugar beet or any other crop having sugar content. While these two documents form part of the code, they each address risks which are specific to their part of the sugar industry.
The top ten nations, which produced twothirds of total sugar worldwide is tabulating in table 1. Besides, sugar production process, the concept of cogeneration in the context of sugar industries, energy efficiency improvement concepts in sugar mills and stateoftheart technologies are briefly discussed. Up sugar industry accounts for more than 25% of indian sugar production and is mainly comprised of private mills. Safety is becoming an increasingly important activity in the chemical industry. Programme is 63 semester i code course of study l t p c ma 611 probability and statistics 3 1 0 4 me 653 safety management 3 0 0 3 me 655 occupational health and hygiene 3 0 3 4 me 657 safety in engineering industry 3 0 0 3. Mills are made up of a range of industrial plant such as boilers, storage and. Sugar factory automation and optimization abb process.
Occupational health and safety in the sugar industry of kenya. World bank group environmental, health, and safety. Since it was first developed more than 150 years ago, sugar production has proceeded along the same, though with the time more sophisticated, process. Sugar industry is a growing sector to combat increasing demands of sweeteners throughout the world. Pdf ergonomics and occupational health in sugar industry of. The prospect of a global sugar production deficit has led to a price increase at the start of the current season, but with stocks still at comfortable levels, the price increase is expected to average slightly above 2%. A final word on safety 9working in a warehouse is one of the 100 deadliest jobs in the united states 9dont let anyone claim they dont have time for safety. These are crops which accumulate sucrose rather than starch, as a storage product. Exchange general experiences with haccp plans throughout the organisation 3. Sugar industry sugar can be produce from beet or from sugar cane.
However, ups sugar industry is grappling with serious concerns related to the cyclical nature of sugarcane. Environmental, health, and safety guidelines for sugar manufacturing english abstract. Whether beet, cane or other starchy products, the components work reliably and offer complete operational safety even under extreme conditions. Sugar can be considered a very safe product and is even used to protect other perishable foods from health hazards. The generated employment has multiple effects and helps in over all development of the nation. Sugar can be produced from sugarcane, sugarbeet or any other crop having sugar content. Besides the critical attribute of safety, other properties of the food product should be used to define overall quality. This paper on environmental, health, and safety guidelines for sugar manufacturingspells out that the environmental, health, and safety ehs guidelines are technical reference documents with general and industry specific examples of good international. Good manufacturing practices gmp policy manual in order to ensure that products are handled safely and effectively at all times whilst within the company premises a good manufacturing practices gmp policy manual has been developed and implemented. Sugar mill safety supplement to the sugar industry code of practice 2005 pn11197 page 17 of 52. Sugar industry is the largest agro industry located in rural india. Haccp is a food safety system that uses a stepbystep approach to the identification and assessment of food hazards and putting in place measures to control those hazards. Food safety and standards act, 2006 food safety and standards packaging and labelling regulations, 2011 food. It is crushed between grooved rollers to remove juice.
Sugar paper is an attempt to identify different factors responsible industry is one. Sugarcane background major safety and health hazards ilo. In addition, the sugar industry code of practice 2005 and its supplements, cane rail safety and sugar mill safety, should be read in conjunction with the guidelines. The environmental, health, and safety ehs guidelines are technical reference. Sugar processing is an energy intensive industry that requires precise control and continuous reliability, especially during seasonal production cycles. Sugar was first introduced by india during the fourth and sixth centuries by cutting sugarcane. India is the second largest producer of sugar in the world after brazil and is also the largest consumer. It can be processed into many different products such as cheese, yoghurt, ice cream or milk powder. The workers working in the sugar industry are prone to face a. There is very strong impact of sugar industries on our rural. Global industry trends, share, size, growth, opportunity and forecast 20172022 segments the global sugar market regionally. Everchanging food safety standards emphasize the need for better raw material traceability, laboratory sampling, and product control every process, every kilo, every dollar.
Safety problems in the sugar industry american society of sugar. This queensland code of practice was preserved as a. Environmental, health, and safety guidelines sugar manufacturing april 30, 2007 1 world bank group environmental, health, and safety guidelines for sugar manufacturing introduction capacity of th the environmental, health, and safety ehs guidelines are technical reference documents with general and industry. This th means that the process steps used for the production of white sugar are comparable in all factories of the german sugar industry. A significant contribution to global food safety is the recognition of the global food safety initiative gfsi by many countries and industry members. But in india, sugarcane is the main source of sugar. Divisional index public safety standards of the republic of india. This document compiles information on activities on occupational health and safety ohs in the sugar industry in kenya, developed by the iuf global sugar program and the kenya union of sugar plantation workers kuspw in the context of the iuf sugar project in east and southern africa running from october 2007 to september 2012. A simplified process flow diagram for refined sugar production is shown in figure 9. Occupational health and safety in the sugar industry of.
The origin of the problem, both in the processing of beet. On an average, 85 to 112 db noise levels were recorded in the sugar industry that affects human health very badly. Reliable in sugar cane processing gea phe systems plate heat exchangers have proven to be highly flexible across the full range of applications in the sugar industry. This study guide is intended to accompany the video series safety. Ergonomics and occupational health in introduction sugar. Sugar industry code of practice 2005 worksafe queensland. The sugar industry is responsible for the supply of sugar, which is considered as an integral part of the human diet and found, depending on the region, in many staple foods. Operational and occupational safety american crystal sugar. Industrial safety engineering the total credits required for completing the m.
Cane sugar is refined either at the same location where it was produced as part of an integrated facility or at separate raw sugar refineries. Sugar mill safety a supplement to the sugar industry code of. Out of 10 mn tons of sugar produced in up, only rd is consumed by the state and remaining is sold out of up, mainly to kolkata and north eastern market. This code of practice is obtainable from your local canegrowers office or online at the department of industrial relations web site. The short life of equipment and the need for excessively frequent cleaning and maintenance often involving disruption of crop processing can make producing sugar an excessively expensive exercise. Make sure that management is aware of the importance of safety and incentivized to reduce and eliminate hazards nonfatal injuries and illnesses, private industry total recordable cases. Sugar cane is brought to the factory by truck tractors or bullock carts. Occupational health and safety in kenyas sugar sector 20072012 page 3 of 50 the iuf global sugar project in east and southern africa this document compiles information on activities on occupational health and safety ohs in the sugar industry in kenya, developed by the iuf global sugar. Guidelines on reducing sugar in food published for industry. The cane is cut by rotating blades into a fibrous form. The mills are typically operated for 4 to 8 months after the harvesting of sugar cane. Sugar mill safety supplement to the sugar industry code of practice 2005 pn11197.
This document compiles information on activities on occupational health and safety ohs in the sugar industry in kenya, developed by the iuf global sugar. Sugar industry plays a vital role in the rural economy and is the second largest agro based industry in india. He classifies the traceability according to the logistic of the. The major hazards to affect sugar and sugar products are physical. Distributed control systems for the sugar industry every.
Haccp was developed during space missions in the 1960s by the u. Part ii democratisation of ownership insugar industry subpart a the sugar investment trust 3. The wastewater generated from sugar industry contains a number of physicochemical properties. American crystal is working to build the strongest safety culture in the sugar business. The cost of production of sugar is higher in up than other states in india. This in many ways is the most basic stepping stone where most food safety programs and policies begin and where the technologies associated with food safety are implemented. Sugar industry activities generate large quantities of organic solid waste and by products e. Sugar industries in india have big share in agriculture processing industry.
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