9fbtechreview.comJAN - FEB 2025safety, operations, etc.) ­ this allows for consistency in facilitating training content and ease of tracking employee progress/performance to ensure compliance. The system also has the capability to set up re-learning based on an established frequency or when existing training contents are revised to reflect protocol/regulation updates. Automated temperature monitoring system in real-time ­ this provides full visibility and ensures compliance throughout various operations. The system will flag and send out automated notifications when temperature deviations are identified for a quick turnaround on resolutions.Automated cool-down Critical Control Point (CCP) monitoring system in real-time is crucial for compliance with our Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan. The system will flag and send out automated notifications when CCP deviations are almost failing throughout the various cool-down stages so actions can be taken before it becomes a deviation. Technology advancement allows for overall visibility of food safety compliance at the convenience of your fingertips, and trending data can be generated in an instant. Whereas traditionally, stacks of paper will have to be shuffled through to locate historical data or spend hours manually entering historical data onto a Microsoft Excel worksheet for trending. Freeing up time for stakeholders involved, such as front-line employees and management, will allow them to shift their focus and collaborate on what is important.Top 5 recommendations on how to stay abreast of food safety complianceLeverage trending on a routine basis to help pinpoint any potential gaps in your systems through the various lenses (i.e., bigger picture versus specifics) and act on it. Maximize the capability of monitoring systems (i.e., temperature, CCP, etc.) by setting up notifications/alerts before it becomes a deviation ­ this will allow time to react and save all unnecessary costs. Execute a proactive rather than reactive approach ­ Try to tackle the issues before they become a problem!Establish re-training needs for employees on a set frequency and/or when training contents are updated to reflect regulation/protocol changes.Drive food safety culture with a few key points.Food safety culture starts from the top to the bottom of the organization.There must be management commitment and lead the team by example. Everyone has a part to play and `walk the walk' rather than just `talk-the-talk.'Create accountability across the entire organization, regardless of their statute. Give reasons as to `WHY' certain procedures are to be followed ­ it is very likely for the employees to follow and do the right thing if the reason as to why we do specific protocols / why it is important is shared.Open communication and problem solving where employees can take part and have a voice in what they do for food safety ­ work together as a Team to achieve common goals. Strive for continuous improvement in established food safety programs and protocols ­ always look to improve on existing programs/protocols as this will only help to strengthen them. It would be intriguing to see where technological advancement, particularly with food safety, will bring us in the next 5 to 10 years. Buckle up, folks; we're in for the ride of our lives! Food safety culture starts from the top to the bottom of the organization
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