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The food processing industry is a vital sector that provides essential products to meet the dietary needs of populations worldwide. However, the demanding nature of this sector often leads to unique lifestyle challenges for employees, impacting their health, well-being, and overall workplace safety. In this study, we attempt to examine the "Workplace Safety and Health Condition among Employees Working in Food Processing Industries in Kerala". The field study was conducted to focus on their demographics, job-related information, health and wellness, food recall, personal habits, physical activity, health status, safety, and personal hygiene. The data was collected by qualitative and quantitative methods using a standard questionnaire with a convenience sampling method. Selected samples were collected from the fishery industry and a pickle manufacturing company located in Kerala. The findings of the study showed that female workers are in high numbers than male and most of them are in normal BMI range. Among the selected employees, 56% people have junk food eating habits, 98% of people using PPE kit and 46% of people are facing workplace injuries. While assessing their health condition the selected employees, 58% are having Diabetes, 28% employees having, hypertension, (and 14% of people are using tobacco). In their workplace, they 92% of people have undergone an orientation program to promote their health and safety.