BRCGS – An Approach to Food Safety Culture – Issue 9 (1 day)

Course summary:

An approach to Product Safety Culture is an industry focused course, considering organisational culture, leadership and behavioural concepts; inclusive of and generic to all BRCGS Global Standards, in addition to the global market for application to any manufacturing facility – regardless of business size or whether sites have a product scope of food or non-food related goods/services. By attending this course participants will gain the fundamental understanding of the importance of a positive product safety culture at a site and the important role played by senior management leadership, understand the impact of attitudes and behaviour on product safety culture and demonstrate preparatory steps in developing a Product Safety Culture Plan, including how to engage staff and encourage their involvement.

To complete the course, participants will need to submit a product safety plan as a workplace assignment, meeting the assessment criteria with 75% as a passing grade.

This course is aimed at:

• Consultants
• Technical managers and personnel
• Quality managers and personnel
• Auditors
• Operations managers
• Human resources personnel
• BRCGS professionals
• Senior leadership teams
• Anyone involved in implementation or management of product safety culture

At the end of this course you will:

• Describe the concept of Product Safety Culture and why a positive culture is important to ensuring product safety and integrity
• Identify what the standards require, and the function of Product Safety Culture Plan within a QMS
• Recognize the link between behaviour, Product Safety Culture and how it underpins product safety assurance
• Discuss how to measure an organisation’s Product Safety Culture through the use of tools and techniques
• Develop a sustainable Product Safety Culture action plan and how to engage staff to support it

Prior knowledge:

You should read a copy of Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 before attending this course.

Course information:

• Course duration: 1 day
• Delivery methodology: Online
• Accreditation: BRCGS

Course certification:

Satisfactory completion of BRCGS online conversion course exam.