Food Industry Blog

7 Habits of Highly Successful Safety Cultures

jmaldonado@rlslogistics.com (Jose Maldonado) — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:47:23 GMT

Safety should be a top concern for any company that is genuinely concerned for the wellbeing of their employees, not to mention for the company’s overall bottom line. But the argument for a solid workplace safety program can vary depending on who you ask. Someone from legal or accounting might cite the need to reduce costs from potential litigation while employees say they would simply like to finish their day and return home without injuries.

Get Ready for OSHA Safe + Sound Week

Intertek Alchemy — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:39:05 GMT

If you don’t already know, next week is the fifth annual Safe + Sound Week, a national initiative of OSHA, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)and a coalition of safety organizations – including the National Safety Council.

The OSHA event (Aug. 9 – 15) promotes awareness and understanding of workplace safety and health programs that help improve sustainability and the bottom line by identifying and managing workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness.

Meet the 1,000th Client on Our Enterprise Platform!

paul.reynish@alchemysystems.com (Paul Reynish) — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:35:03 GMT

Today we are excited to announce the 1,000th client on our Intertek Alchemy Enterprise platform – Arca Continental.

Arca Continental is a global company based in Monterrey, Mexico, that produces and distributes beverages and snacks to more than 123 million consumers a day in Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, and the United States. This innovative company is one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the world. It also serves up Sprite, Fanta and Monster energy drinks.

JBS Foods Vaccinates Thousands of Frontline Employees with Innovative COVID-19 Training Program

Intertek Alchemy — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:47:57 GMT

Across America, employers have been grappling with how to persuade workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Some are even requiring it as a condition of work. JBS Foods, one of the largest food producers in the United States, is meeting this challenge head-on with an employee training and education program that has so far put shots in the arms of more than 38,000 employees.

Meet Paul Reynish - President of Intertek Alchemy

Intertek Alchemy — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:02:37 GMT

Intertek Alchemy is proud to welcome Paul Reynish as the new company president. Reynish is no stranger to the food industry nor the demands and challenges global companies face today.

Dept. Homeland Security Tips for Building an Active Shooter Program

Intertek Alchemy — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:06:52 GMT

What can you do to protect your workers from an active shooter event? In addition to partnering with local law enforcement, employers have a duty to care for and protect their employees. Processes and procedures are needed to help identify and prevent acts of violence in the workplace and to save lives when one does occur.

Intertek Alchemy sat down with Susan Schneider, Branch Chief of Active Assailant Security DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), to learn how to create an active shooter preparedness program that protects and saves lives.

Taking Training Beyond Traditional PowerPoint

holly.mockus@alchemysystems.com (Holly Mockus) — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:05:10 GMT

I have been surprised to discover that many manufacturers are still managing their training programs with a combination of PowerPoint and Excel spreadsheets.

Maybe I shouldn't say I was surprised since trainers, managers, and directors have long relied on these tools for their training. And I should know because I was once one of them.

Discovery of New Listeria Species and Its Effect on EMPs

laura.nelson@alchemysystems.com (Laura Dunn Nelson) — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:02:20 GMT

Researchers at Cornell University have identified fi ve n e w species of listeria in agricultural soil in the United States. The discovery is expected to help food manufacturers improve food safety by identifying potential new growth niches that previously may have been overlooked. And it could further help them understand the differences between pathogenic listeria and the non-pathogenic species.

Combating Labor Shortages by Digitizing Institutional Knowledge

Intertek Alchemy — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 01:00:15 GMT

As America continues the shift to more of a service economy, manufacturing companies have dealt with numerous challenges, and among the most consistent is labor shortages. This problem will only worsen as a key generation of workers retires. In response, many manufacturers are capturing and digitizing knowledge of experienced workers before they walk out the door.

OSHA’s 7 Elements to Creating a Safe and Healthy Workplace

Rick Gehrke — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:51:30 GMT

When working to meet OSHA's health and safety requirements, you might find yourself motivated by both the carrot and the stick. Being responsible for employee safety can be a rewarding experience, providing you the opportunity to learn, and to improve your co-workers’ health, safety, and quality of life. At the same time, this position carries great responsibility and the risk of personal liability.