As an experienced hygiene consultancy, Bactrol can offer custom designed training and inspection services to clients working in a broad range of industries.
In addition to training in appropriate hygiene control practices for staff working in the food and catering sectors, Bactrol provides training for managers, supervisors and Environmental Health Officers. The company can also advise on the proper use, inspection and maintenance of hygiene control equipment.
The following are examples of Bactrol's services, but if you have any particular requests or requirements, we will be pleased to discuss them with you. Please contact us for further details.
- Hygiene training
- COSHH training
- Thermometer testing
- Microbiological testing
- Hygiene audits
- Supplier audits
- Hazard analysis
- Cleaning schedules
- Testing and inspection of commercial dishwashers
Hygiene
Training
Hygiene training can be provided in a variety of different formats to
suit the individual. Training solutions can be delivered by either a taught
programme, distance learning or a combination of the two. Bactrol holds
the CIEH Trainer's Charter which means that the programmes delivered are
required to confirm to the high standards laid down by the Chartered Institute
of Environmental Health. These standards have been established in order
to provide trainees with a high quality training programme which is enjoyable,
informative and geared to equip them to perform effectively in their workplace.
CIEH
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
The programme is aimed at all staff who handle food and it is recommended
that staff are provided with this training shortly after employment commences.
The programme covers all key elements essential to hygiene. The programme
concludes with a multiple choice (tick box) test. Assistance can be provided
to candidates with reading difficulties. Successful candidates receive
the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
CIEH
Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
This programme is applicable to all food businesses and should be regarded
as essential for all staff who have responsibility for overseeing operations
or supervising the work of others. It covers similar elements to the basic
programme but goes into more detail in areas such as contamination. It
all covers supervisory management which helps supervisors to ensure that
their organisation's hygiene policies are being properly implemented.
A two and a half hour structured test completes the programme and successful
candidates receive the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Intermediate
Food Hygiene Certificate. In addition to a straight 'Pass,' exceptional
candidates may be awarded a Credit Pass, which is denoted on the certificate.
CIEH
Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate
This programme is aimed at individuals who have a key roll in the management
of food hygiene. It is especially suitable for owner/managers to managers
who have input into hygiene in larger food businesses. The programme provides
detailed knowledge and worked examples of how to tackle some of the key
issues facing managers, including: training, pest control, setting and
implementing hygiene policies and monitoring standards. In addition to
the taught sessions, candidates have to complete two project questions
and a written examination. Successful candidates receive the Chartered
Institute of Environmental Health Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate.
In addition to a straight 'Pass,' exceptional candidates may be awarded
a Credit Pass, which is denoted on the certificate.
Hygiene
Refresher Training
Refresher training is an essential part of all food handlers' individual
training plans. Food handlers need to be regularly updated to keep them
aware of current trends, changes in best practice and changes in regulations.
Bactrol offers a variety of refresher programmes to suit individual training
needs. Refresher training modules range from 1 to 3 hours. On completion
of the training, candidates are asked to complete a short validation exercise
after which they receive the appropriate certificate.
Bespoke
Training Programmes
If your organisation requires a training solution to deal with a specific
situation, then Bactrol can develop bespoke training solutions.
Safe
Handling of Chemicals Training (COSHH Training)
Most food handlers come into contact or work in the close proximity of
a variety of chemicals - e.g. food ingredients, cleaning materials and
pest control agents. It is important that employees are properly trained
in the correct handling of chemicals and this programme covers the basics
of risk assessment, hazard identification, personal protective equipment,
first aid and storage. On completion of the training, candidates are asked
to complete a short validation exercise after which they receive the appropriate
certificate.
Thermometer
testing
The use of thermometers is becoming increasing important in the control
of food hygiene. In addition to supplying thermometers
and a range of temperature logging equipment, using its range of NAMAS
calibrated thermometers Bactrol can perform checks on your existing thermometers
to ensure that they are giving true readings.
Microbiological
testing
Bactrol can design and implement microbiological testing programmes to
verify that adequate cleaning and disinfection is being achieved on critical
pieces of equipment. Such programmes are of great value wherever food
is handled or prepared - from large food factories to restaurant kitchens.
Written reports are provided.
Hygiene
audits
Hygiene audits often form an essential part of a food businesses management
of hygiene and provide valuable information which confirms that hygiene
policies are being properly implemented. Such audits can also be very
useful in helping to demonstrate 'due diligence.' Bactrol can carry out
hygiene audits on its customers' operations and these can often supplement
an organisation's existing audit programme and provide an additional dimension
by having an 'independent' third party check over the hygiene provisions.
Written reports are provided.
Supplier
Audits
All food businesses rely upon their suppliers to provide clean, hygienic
ingredients without which a hygienic finished product could not be made.
It may not be possible or practical to adequately check the ingredients
when they are received and it may be desirable to inspect the supplier's
premises and procedures in order to give the level of confidence in their
ingredients, demanded by law and customers. Bactrol can undertake such
audits on behalf of its customers. Written reports are provided.
Hazard
Analysis
The law requires that all food businesses carry out a analysis of hazards
encountered in its food operations. Bactrol is in a position to help those
engaged in food related operations to carry out hazard analysis at a level
appropriate to their business.
Cleaning
Schedules
Bactrol can produce bespoke cleaning schedules which clearly provide all
the information necessary to help operatives to carry out their cleaning
duties safely and effectively. In addition, procedures for checking and
monitoring cleaning standards can be developed and implemented.
Testing
and inspection of commercial washers
(Dish, pan, equipment, tray, keg washers etc.)
The performance of washing equipment can often have an important impact
on food hygiene so equipment must be maintained in proper working order.
Even when washware appears visibly clean, where appropriate, it should
be checked to ensure that adequate disinfection is being achieved. Bactrol
can perform a range of tests to ensure that all aspects of the machine
are producing the desired results. Written reports are provided.
