July 2020
Newsletter
Hi welcome to the July food safety newsletter.
As we speak I am glad that using robust risk assessments, food safety, face to face training is making a resurgence after an extensive break.
We are working with a number of large clients resuming their face to face training programmes.
Why face to face you may ask?
I foresee the benefits as follows;-
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Face to face training gives delegate’s opportunities to explore the subject in a safe environment, asking questions, doing research during the courses and challenging the tutors.
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Not only do delegates achieve a recognised, transferable qualification, they also get a good general grounding in the subject matter.
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The delegates are not just tapping buttons endlessly until they get the answer right as with some online courses.
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Face to face training is tailored to the individual food premises and thus is much more relevant to the delegates involved.
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Face to face training is seen by the delegates as something that the company has invested not only money but PRECIOUS TIME in and is seen as a development tool for the delegates.
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It thus provides a general due diligence opportunity that if ever challenged in court could withstand the rigours of the legal system.
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Some online courses might not provide that breath of knowledge and thus a confidence that we are doing everything to ensure we produce safe food is not achieved.
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Face to face training is not constrained by the number of computer outlets available at any one time or the technical ability of its employees with regards to computer literacy.
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Finally face to face training allows a greater number of delegates to be trained at one time, realising cost savings for the company.
Food Safety News
Virtual food hygiene inspections could reduce backlog
https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2020/07/virtual-food-hygiene-inspections-could-reduce-backlog/
This article elaborates on the use of Virtual food safety inspections coming to a food business near you. Would you be ready?
Do you need assistance to get a high food hygiene rating? If so please give Steve a ring on 07967 104042.
Some recent food safety issues that highlight the need for employees to be trained effectively:
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The attached link demonstrate the need for staff to be aware of pest infestation and the possibility that your business can be closed and or fined heavily https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/114811/hygiene/
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The link below again demonstrates the impact of poor hygiene training in a East Hull Chinese takeaway (gets zero hygiene score after customer complains)