FOOD 4310 Chapter Notes -Hand Washing
Document Summary
There are many ways to encourage the development of food safety culture among employees in the food industry, such as in the bakery in the scenario. Some topics that were discussed focused on: food safety awareness, communication, management, and training. Place safety posters all around the workplace including break rooms. Have hand washing posters by every sink. Send out weekly or monthly newsletters outlining the good and the bad of workplace safety practices. Include the severity and the potential dangers that can result from the careless practices to inform employees. Allows employees, customers, suppliers, and consumers to be involved and provide ideas to make the company more successful. Good communication continually enforces the message which keeps people informed and motivates them to work toward measurable and achievable common goals. Having open discussion forums for employees to present their opinions, ideas and issues regarding food safety in the plant can be beneficial for the development of food safety culture.
