Food Contaminants
15 December 2023
Food contaminants are those things with the potential to contaminate food and make it unsafe to eat. The things that contaminate food are known as ‘food contaminants’. Types of Food Contaminants Food contaminants may be either: Inherent, meaning that they occur or exist in the food naturally. Red kidney beans, for example, naturally contain […]
Ergonomics in the Workplace
8 December 2023
Ergonomics is the study of working interactions between humans and machines/workstations and the factors that affect those interactions. Stemming from the Greek words ‘ergo’ & ‘nomus’ (workflow) it is in simple terms ‘fitting’ the job to the person as opposed to fitting the person to the job. Origins of the Ergonomics Ergonomic practitioners draw […]
Working in Confined Spaces
1 December 2023
Working in confined spaces is a high risk working environment. What does it mean Working in Confined Space Any significantly enclosed space where there is a risk of death or serious injury from hazardous substances, lack of oxygen or other dangerous conditions is classed as a confined space. Confined spaces with small openings such […]
Keeping Records and Food Safety
24 November 2023
Keeping records and food safety are integral components of a sound Food Safety Management System. These records should be kept on a daily basis. Record keeping does not need to be complicated or time consuming. It is important to keep important information that along with written down procedures demonstrating what a food business does to […]