Pest control operators can serve as an important asset to food defense because they have regular access to all areas of a food facility. They are trained to monitor for signs of pests but can also be trained to watch for suspicious activity or security vulnerabilities. By performing mini security assessments during routine visits, pest control operators can help identify issues like damaged doors, blocked cameras, or unauthorized people. Engaging pest control operators who receive food defense training allows them to serve as an extra set of eyes to enhance the overall security of a food facility.
The document discusses food defense and the Bioterrorism Act of 2002. It outlines requirements for companies to register food facilities with the FDA, implement tracking of food from supplier to recipient, and maintain proper records. It also provides guidelines for companies to assure safe ingredients from suppliers, look for security risks, monitor employees and access, report tracking records if requested, and notify supervisors of any threats. The overall goal is to protect products, public health, and employees from potential bioterrorism risks.
The document discusses good warehousing practices for pharmaceutical products. It outlines the WHO guidelines which include 6 key areas: 1) personnel requirements to properly staff and train warehouse employees, 2) premises and facility standards regarding storage areas, conditions and security, 3) storage requirements such as documentation, labeling and container standards, 4) handling returned goods with established procedures, 5) dispatch and transportation standards to maintain product quality during delivery, and 6) product recall protocols for defective goods. Following good warehousing practices helps ensure the quality of pharmaceutical products is maintained throughout the storage and distribution process.
This document provides an overview of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and current GMP (cGMP). It discusses what GMP and cGMP are, the key aspects they cover, the ten principles of GMP, important GMP documents, and Schedule M which outlines GMP requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing in India. Schedule M includes requirements for factory premises, production areas, warehousing, personnel, sanitation and other key aspects to help ensure quality standards during manufacturing.
The document outlines good manufacturing practices (GMP) that must be followed to produce safe products. It discusses personnel hygiene practices, facility requirements, storage practices, process equipment guidelines, cleaning and sanitation procedures, pest control measures, and documentation standards that are necessary to ensure product quality and safety.
This document provides information about warehousing in the pharmaceutical industry. It defines warehousing and warehouses, and outlines the objectives, functions, purposes, types, and general guidelines of warehousing. It discusses finished product warehousing, warehouse layout, standard operating procedures, design and construction considerations, maintenance, sanitation, and good warehousing practices. The document emphasizes the importance of orderly storage, documentation, stock control, safety, and quality assurance in pharmaceutical warehousing.
Hygiene standards and procedures usually described as Good Hygienic Practices (GHP) or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), have been in place for many years and constituted an essential tool in traditional food control. These concepts are still essential in a modern food control system by providing the basic environmental and operating conditions for production of safe food and thus being a requisite or foundation for HACCP in an overall food safety management program. What is new is the concept of formalizing the prerequisite program alongside HACCP and the legal requirement in some countries (USA) of documented monitoring of certain sanitation areas.
Industrial management
M.Phamacy
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
PRODUCTION CONTROL
PLANNING CONTROL
MATERIAL MANAGEMENT
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
SALES FORECASTING
BUDGET & COST CONTROL
INDUSTRIAL AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP
CONCEPT OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT
This slides contain description about SCHEDULE T good manufacturing process of Indian system of medicine contains about the process of GMP in indian system of medicine...
The document discusses food defense and the Bioterrorism Act of 2002. It outlines requirements for companies to register food facilities with the FDA, implement tracking of food from supplier to recipient, and maintain proper records. It also provides guidelines for companies to assure safe ingredients from suppliers, look for security risks, monitor employees and access, report tracking records if requested, and notify supervisors of any threats. The overall goal is to protect products, public health, and employees from potential bioterrorism risks.
The document discusses good warehousing practices for pharmaceutical products. It outlines the WHO guidelines which include 6 key areas: 1) personnel requirements to properly staff and train warehouse employees, 2) premises and facility standards regarding storage areas, conditions and security, 3) storage requirements such as documentation, labeling and container standards, 4) handling returned goods with established procedures, 5) dispatch and transportation standards to maintain product quality during delivery, and 6) product recall protocols for defective goods. Following good warehousing practices helps ensure the quality of pharmaceutical products is maintained throughout the storage and distribution process.
This document provides an overview of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and current GMP (cGMP). It discusses what GMP and cGMP are, the key aspects they cover, the ten principles of GMP, important GMP documents, and Schedule M which outlines GMP requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing in India. Schedule M includes requirements for factory premises, production areas, warehousing, personnel, sanitation and other key aspects to help ensure quality standards during manufacturing.
The document outlines good manufacturing practices (GMP) that must be followed to produce safe products. It discusses personnel hygiene practices, facility requirements, storage practices, process equipment guidelines, cleaning and sanitation procedures, pest control measures, and documentation standards that are necessary to ensure product quality and safety.
This document provides information about warehousing in the pharmaceutical industry. It defines warehousing and warehouses, and outlines the objectives, functions, purposes, types, and general guidelines of warehousing. It discusses finished product warehousing, warehouse layout, standard operating procedures, design and construction considerations, maintenance, sanitation, and good warehousing practices. The document emphasizes the importance of orderly storage, documentation, stock control, safety, and quality assurance in pharmaceutical warehousing.
Hygiene standards and procedures usually described as Good Hygienic Practices (GHP) or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), have been in place for many years and constituted an essential tool in traditional food control. These concepts are still essential in a modern food control system by providing the basic environmental and operating conditions for production of safe food and thus being a requisite or foundation for HACCP in an overall food safety management program. What is new is the concept of formalizing the prerequisite program alongside HACCP and the legal requirement in some countries (USA) of documented monitoring of certain sanitation areas.
Industrial management
M.Phamacy
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
PRODUCTION CONTROL
PLANNING CONTROL
MATERIAL MANAGEMENT
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
SALES FORECASTING
BUDGET & COST CONTROL
INDUSTRIAL AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP
CONCEPT OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT
This slides contain description about SCHEDULE T good manufacturing process of Indian system of medicine contains about the process of GMP in indian system of medicine...
This document provides an overview of the Atlas of the Mammals of Ontario. It was created through the collection of distribution data from institutions and volunteers. Species accounts and range maps are provided for Ontario's 86 wild mammal species. The maps show mammal records plotted within grid squares, with symbols indicating the time period of the record. The atlas aims to document the current distribution of mammals in Ontario and identify areas needing more research. It is intended to aid conservation efforts and environmental assessments.
This document summarizes research on using lasers to disperse pest bird species. It finds that low-power red lasers can effectively disperse some birds like Canada geese and cormorants without harming them. Other birds like waterfowl and gulls also avoid red laser spots. Pigeons, starlings and sparrows are less easily repelled but can be forced from roosting sites with repeated laser sessions. Lasers take advantage of birds' vision and cause behavioral changes like moving away from the laser spot. No habituation to lasers has been observed. Safety guidelines for laser use are provided along with descriptions of lasers tested for bird dispersal.
The document discusses modern slavery and the Freedom Challenge organization. Every 30 seconds, someone becomes a slave through practices like trafficking, child marriage, debt bondage, and forced labor. Today, 30 million people worldwide are enslaved. Freedom Challenge rallies women to participate in physical challenges to raise funds for preventing slavery, developing opportunities for vulnerable people, rescuing enslaved individuals, and restoring survivors. The organization aims to combat injustice and help set women and children on a path to freedom.
Los matemáticos más emblemáticos de la historia incluyen a Tales de Mileto, Pitágoras, Euclides y Arquímedes. Tales inventó el Teorema de Tales que establece la relación entre álgebra y geometría. Pitágoras fundó la escuela Pitagórica y descubrió el Teorema de Pitágoras sobre triángulos rectángulos. Euclides escribió los "Elementos de Geometría", el texto matemático más importante, que incluye teoremas sobre ángulos de triángulos y el
This document provides information about the Effective Public Communication module offered at Taylor's University. The 3-credit, 18-week module aims to develop students' interpersonal and group communication skills. It will cover concepts like perception, listening, group decision-making, and conflict handling. Assessment will include a class test, group blog project, individual oral presentation, and portfolio. The module uses student-centered learning and aims to help students improve their communication abilities for both personal and professional purposes.
- Indian markets fell over 1% due to weak global cues and hawkish comments from RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan about controlling inflation.
- Key sectors like capital goods and consumer durables declined sharply while Ranbaxy dropped 19.3% after an FDA ban.
- Quarterly results were mixed with Cairn India and L&T Finance Holdings reporting steep falls in net profit.
The document discusses several photographs and asks questions to analyze each one. For the first photograph, it shows a family cooking in a kitchen with wood burning stove and electric mixer, suggesting they are cooking for a larger group in a camp environment. The second photograph shows a young Hitler shaking a boy's hand, possibly during his rise to power to portray himself as a lovable man. The third photo depicts police dogs attacking a protestor to convey a message about police brutality during civil rights protests.
1) The document describes the design of a reception study testing three different styles of audio description for the film Nuit Blanche.
2) The three styles are: an explicitly descriptive AD, a descriptive-interpretative AD, and a narrative AD, with the latter two styles incorporating interpretation of film language to varying degrees.
3) Volunteers who are visually impaired will participate in the study, experiencing one of the three AD styles and providing both quantitative and qualitative feedback through surveys and focus groups. The results will provide insights into preferences for incorporating interpretation of film language into audio description.
The document discusses how to tackle large writing projects without feeling overwhelmed. It uses the analogy of eating an elephant by taking it one bite at a time. It recommends starting by choosing a genre and subject matter you are interested in. Then brainstorm ideas and create an outline to structure the project. However, remain flexible and open to changes as ideas expand during the writing process. Breaking a large project like writing a book into smaller, manageable steps makes it seem less daunting and more achievable.
O documento discute o conceito de agravação de risco no contrato de seguro, quando há um aumento da probabilidade de ocorrência de um sinistro. Exemplos mostram como certas ações ou omissões do segurado, mesmo sem intenção, podem configurar agravação de risco. A seguradora pode cancelar a apólice ou cobrar prêmio adicional nesses casos, mas deve ter cuidado para não negar indenizações sem uma base consistente.
Each person in a group is assigned to research a decade and find 2 images, summarize an article identifying 2 beliefs of the time, locate 2 important historical events and their impact, and find 2 influential authors or works, one being a poet. Each person will create a poster with their findings and give a presentation to the class, earning a possible 50 points.
This document summarizes a presentation on audio describing cinematographic language in films. It introduces audio description techniques (ADT) which are options for translating audiovisual content into verbal descriptions. Fifteen specific ADTs are defined, including iconic description, cognitive description, and creative description. A practical study is described where 90 scenes from Slumdog Millionaire were audio described in English, German, and Spanish and analyzed based on the ADTs used. The study found that cinematographic language elements were translated using different ADTs, with cognitive description being common. The ADTs help identify three description styles on a continuum from explicit to narrative description.
This document appears to be a training and event calendar for 2014 that includes the following types of courses:
1) HACCP series courses that cover topics like prerequisite programs, developing HACCP plans, internal auditing, and HACCP for specific industries.
2) Global Food Safety and Quality Benchmarked Standards series courses on standards like BRC and SQF and how to implement, audit, and understand the requirements of these standards.
3) Regulatory series courses on regulations in places like Canada and the US regarding food labelling, ingredients, and acts like FSMA.
4) Microbiology series courses on basic food micro, pathogens, Listeria control, and rapid methods.
The document describes a number of hikes and tours being offered at Rare Charitable Research Reserve. The hikes and tours cover topics like flintknapping, assessing river health, tallgrass prairies, pollinators, reptiles and amphibians, and raptor viewing. Each hike provides information on difficulty level and a short biography of the hike leader, many of whom are researchers or staff at Rare Charitable Research Reserve.
This document provides an introduction and overview of the Global Positioning System (GPS). It discusses what GPS is, how it works with satellites and receivers, its advantages, and applications. GPS allows users to determine their precise location on Earth at any time. The summary is:
GPS is a satellite-based navigation system that provides accurate location and time information to users around the world. It consists of satellites orbiting Earth that transmit signals picked up by GPS receivers, which then calculate the user's position and time. GPS has many advantages like working in all weather and being freely accessible, and it is used widely in aviation, shipping, hiking and more.
Este documento evalúa la inyección de aire secundario calentado como una alternativa para aumentar la eficiencia térmica de las calderas de vapor alimentadas con bagazo. Se realizaron pruebas en una caldera y se determinó su eficiencia térmica actual con aire secundario frío e hipotéticamente con aire secundario calentado. Los resultados mostraron un aumento de la eficiencia térmica, una mayor producción de vapor, un menor consumo de bagazo y un período de recuperación de la inversión acept
The document is a cover letter and resume from Michael Edwards applying for a job. It outlines his 20+ years of experience in pest control management and technician roles. His experience includes warehouse management, inventory management, fleet management, and supervising a workforce of over 100 people. He is proficient in Microsoft Office applications and holds a US passport. His resume provides details of his work history and responsibilities in previous roles in pest control and vector control.
Third Party Audit Schematic Comparisons NPMA UPDATE 2020.pdfnurul fikri
The document provides guidance on requirements for exterior and interior rodent monitoring devices and insect light traps from various food safety audit standards and schemes. It outlines specifications around device types, placement, spacing, service frequency, and documentation such as mapping of devices. Requirements vary between standards but include elements such as tamper resistant bait stations outside, non-toxic monitoring inside, exclusion of interior baiting, placement near doors and at consistent intervals, and mapping and inspection of all devices.
This document provides an overview of the Atlas of the Mammals of Ontario. It was created through the collection of distribution data from institutions and volunteers. Species accounts and range maps are provided for Ontario's 86 wild mammal species. The maps show mammal records plotted within grid squares, with symbols indicating the time period of the record. The atlas aims to document the current distribution of mammals in Ontario and identify areas needing more research. It is intended to aid conservation efforts and environmental assessments.
This document summarizes research on using lasers to disperse pest bird species. It finds that low-power red lasers can effectively disperse some birds like Canada geese and cormorants without harming them. Other birds like waterfowl and gulls also avoid red laser spots. Pigeons, starlings and sparrows are less easily repelled but can be forced from roosting sites with repeated laser sessions. Lasers take advantage of birds' vision and cause behavioral changes like moving away from the laser spot. No habituation to lasers has been observed. Safety guidelines for laser use are provided along with descriptions of lasers tested for bird dispersal.
The document discusses modern slavery and the Freedom Challenge organization. Every 30 seconds, someone becomes a slave through practices like trafficking, child marriage, debt bondage, and forced labor. Today, 30 million people worldwide are enslaved. Freedom Challenge rallies women to participate in physical challenges to raise funds for preventing slavery, developing opportunities for vulnerable people, rescuing enslaved individuals, and restoring survivors. The organization aims to combat injustice and help set women and children on a path to freedom.
Los matemáticos más emblemáticos de la historia incluyen a Tales de Mileto, Pitágoras, Euclides y Arquímedes. Tales inventó el Teorema de Tales que establece la relación entre álgebra y geometría. Pitágoras fundó la escuela Pitagórica y descubrió el Teorema de Pitágoras sobre triángulos rectángulos. Euclides escribió los "Elementos de Geometría", el texto matemático más importante, que incluye teoremas sobre ángulos de triángulos y el
This document provides information about the Effective Public Communication module offered at Taylor's University. The 3-credit, 18-week module aims to develop students' interpersonal and group communication skills. It will cover concepts like perception, listening, group decision-making, and conflict handling. Assessment will include a class test, group blog project, individual oral presentation, and portfolio. The module uses student-centered learning and aims to help students improve their communication abilities for both personal and professional purposes.
- Indian markets fell over 1% due to weak global cues and hawkish comments from RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan about controlling inflation.
- Key sectors like capital goods and consumer durables declined sharply while Ranbaxy dropped 19.3% after an FDA ban.
- Quarterly results were mixed with Cairn India and L&T Finance Holdings reporting steep falls in net profit.
The document discusses several photographs and asks questions to analyze each one. For the first photograph, it shows a family cooking in a kitchen with wood burning stove and electric mixer, suggesting they are cooking for a larger group in a camp environment. The second photograph shows a young Hitler shaking a boy's hand, possibly during his rise to power to portray himself as a lovable man. The third photo depicts police dogs attacking a protestor to convey a message about police brutality during civil rights protests.
1) The document describes the design of a reception study testing three different styles of audio description for the film Nuit Blanche.
2) The three styles are: an explicitly descriptive AD, a descriptive-interpretative AD, and a narrative AD, with the latter two styles incorporating interpretation of film language to varying degrees.
3) Volunteers who are visually impaired will participate in the study, experiencing one of the three AD styles and providing both quantitative and qualitative feedback through surveys and focus groups. The results will provide insights into preferences for incorporating interpretation of film language into audio description.
The document discusses how to tackle large writing projects without feeling overwhelmed. It uses the analogy of eating an elephant by taking it one bite at a time. It recommends starting by choosing a genre and subject matter you are interested in. Then brainstorm ideas and create an outline to structure the project. However, remain flexible and open to changes as ideas expand during the writing process. Breaking a large project like writing a book into smaller, manageable steps makes it seem less daunting and more achievable.
O documento discute o conceito de agravação de risco no contrato de seguro, quando há um aumento da probabilidade de ocorrência de um sinistro. Exemplos mostram como certas ações ou omissões do segurado, mesmo sem intenção, podem configurar agravação de risco. A seguradora pode cancelar a apólice ou cobrar prêmio adicional nesses casos, mas deve ter cuidado para não negar indenizações sem uma base consistente.
Each person in a group is assigned to research a decade and find 2 images, summarize an article identifying 2 beliefs of the time, locate 2 important historical events and their impact, and find 2 influential authors or works, one being a poet. Each person will create a poster with their findings and give a presentation to the class, earning a possible 50 points.
This document summarizes a presentation on audio describing cinematographic language in films. It introduces audio description techniques (ADT) which are options for translating audiovisual content into verbal descriptions. Fifteen specific ADTs are defined, including iconic description, cognitive description, and creative description. A practical study is described where 90 scenes from Slumdog Millionaire were audio described in English, German, and Spanish and analyzed based on the ADTs used. The study found that cinematographic language elements were translated using different ADTs, with cognitive description being common. The ADTs help identify three description styles on a continuum from explicit to narrative description.
This document appears to be a training and event calendar for 2014 that includes the following types of courses:
1) HACCP series courses that cover topics like prerequisite programs, developing HACCP plans, internal auditing, and HACCP for specific industries.
2) Global Food Safety and Quality Benchmarked Standards series courses on standards like BRC and SQF and how to implement, audit, and understand the requirements of these standards.
3) Regulatory series courses on regulations in places like Canada and the US regarding food labelling, ingredients, and acts like FSMA.
4) Microbiology series courses on basic food micro, pathogens, Listeria control, and rapid methods.
The document describes a number of hikes and tours being offered at Rare Charitable Research Reserve. The hikes and tours cover topics like flintknapping, assessing river health, tallgrass prairies, pollinators, reptiles and amphibians, and raptor viewing. Each hike provides information on difficulty level and a short biography of the hike leader, many of whom are researchers or staff at Rare Charitable Research Reserve.
This document provides an introduction and overview of the Global Positioning System (GPS). It discusses what GPS is, how it works with satellites and receivers, its advantages, and applications. GPS allows users to determine their precise location on Earth at any time. The summary is:
GPS is a satellite-based navigation system that provides accurate location and time information to users around the world. It consists of satellites orbiting Earth that transmit signals picked up by GPS receivers, which then calculate the user's position and time. GPS has many advantages like working in all weather and being freely accessible, and it is used widely in aviation, shipping, hiking and more.
Este documento evalúa la inyección de aire secundario calentado como una alternativa para aumentar la eficiencia térmica de las calderas de vapor alimentadas con bagazo. Se realizaron pruebas en una caldera y se determinó su eficiencia térmica actual con aire secundario frío e hipotéticamente con aire secundario calentado. Los resultados mostraron un aumento de la eficiencia térmica, una mayor producción de vapor, un menor consumo de bagazo y un período de recuperación de la inversión acept
The document is a cover letter and resume from Michael Edwards applying for a job. It outlines his 20+ years of experience in pest control management and technician roles. His experience includes warehouse management, inventory management, fleet management, and supervising a workforce of over 100 people. He is proficient in Microsoft Office applications and holds a US passport. His resume provides details of his work history and responsibilities in previous roles in pest control and vector control.
Third Party Audit Schematic Comparisons NPMA UPDATE 2020.pdfnurul fikri
The document provides guidance on requirements for exterior and interior rodent monitoring devices and insect light traps from various food safety audit standards and schemes. It outlines specifications around device types, placement, spacing, service frequency, and documentation such as mapping of devices. Requirements vary between standards but include elements such as tamper resistant bait stations outside, non-toxic monitoring inside, exclusion of interior baiting, placement near doors and at consistent intervals, and mapping and inspection of all devices.
Food safety is a complicated process that begins on the farm and ends with the consumer. Food safety addresses unintentional adulteration of food products, whereas food defence addresses intentional contamination of food products. In this edition of techknowledge, you can learn more about HACCP and food defence, as well as other topics related to the food processing industry.
The document discusses food defense and the Bioterrorism Act of 2002. It outlines requirements for companies to register food facilities with the FDA, implement tracking of food from supplier to recipient, and maintain proper records. It also provides guidelines for companies to assure safe ingredients from suppliers, look for security risks, monitor employees and access, report tracking records if requested, and notify supervisors of any threats. The overall goal is to protect products, public health, and employees from potential bioterrorism risks.
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Presentation on avoiding the GMP errors with some controls and actions which are mentioned in the same which may help the industry on current trends of regulatory inspections.
The document outlines an inspection program for food facilities that includes daily inspections and monthly inspections. Daily inspections evaluate good manufacturing practices by employees and areas. Monthly inspections involve inspecting the entire facility as a team to identify maintenance, sanitation, cleanliness, and GMP issues. Inspections are documented and responsibilities are assigned to correct any deficiencies found. The goal is to gradually improve the facility and protect food safety.
1. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an approach that combines various strategies like monitoring, physical controls, and least-toxic pesticides to prevent pests and keep their numbers low.
2. The IPM process involves gathering information, setting thresholds, inspecting and monitoring for pests, choosing treatment options, and evaluating. It aims to minimize damage from pests in a way that is economically and environmentally sound.
3. Key parts of the IPM process include comprehensive inspections to identify pest access points, attractants, and structural deficiencies; developing a plan with stakeholders to address sanitation issues and make repairs; ongoing monitoring and education efforts.
Human immune system is quite complex, while it shows normal sensitivity to some food materials
and shows hypersensitivity to other. Food allergy is an immune system reaction that occurs soon
after eating a certain food and even a small amount of allergy causing food can trigger signs and
symptoms. Food allergies are increasing in prevalence, are potentially life-threatening and there is
no cure. Allergens can enter the body by being inhaled, swallowed or touched and successful
management is through avoidance of the food. Though consumer’s lives are at risk from eating
formulated foods (hidden ingredients). Only awareness, education & communication can prevent
deaths & improve quality of life of food allergic consumers.
Some of the general category of allergens are peanuts, milk and dairy products, eggs, tree-nuts,
wheat, fish and sea foods, sesames and crustacean. Symptoms to these hyper immunity varies in
different age group. In common allergies can be determined by rashes, difficulty breathing, drop
in blood pressure, loss of consciousness, hives, flushed skin or rash, tingling or itchy sensation in
the mouth, face, tongue, or lip swelling, vomiting and/or diarrhea, abdominal cramps, coughing or
wheezing, dizziness and/or light headedness etc. and symptoms of food allergies typically appear
from within minutes or up to 2 hours after a person has eaten the food to which they are allergic.
Discuss one cause of foodborne illness..Not E coli ... State why it .pdfarishmarketing21
Discuss one cause of foodborne illness..Not E coli ... State why it is a public health problem?
The discuss why this problem occurs, Also discuss current control measures recommended and
used to prevent and control the foodborne illness that is the focus of your discussion. Finally, you
should propose a new control strategy or measure(s) that, if implemented, you believe would
reduce or eliminate the problem that you have characterized earlier Your proposal for improved
prevention and control practice should utilize terms and concepts,You should explain how your
proposal relates to the problem that you identified earlier in the paper, why you believe that it
will work, and how your proposed measure(s) fill gaps in the current public health response.
Solution
- Listeriosis is a serious infection caused by the germ Listeria monocytogenes. People usually
become ill with listeriosis after eating contaminated food. The disease primarily affects pregnant
women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. It\'s rare for people
in other groups to get sick with Listeria infection.
Listeriosis is usually a mild illness for pregnant women, but it causes severe disease in the fetus
or newborn baby. Adults 65 years and older and people with weakened immune systems most
commonly develop severe infections of the bloodstream (causing sepsis) or brain (causing
meningitis or encephalitis). Listeria infections can sometimes affect other parts of the body,
including bones, joints, and sites in the chest and abdomen.
- it is a public health problem because Recognized as an important public health problem in the
United States, Listeria monocytogenes is a ubiquitous, intracellular pathogen known to cause
food-contaminating outbreaks. These microorganisms have the ability to multiply within host
cells and spread from cell to cell
- control measures -
Avoiding Outbreaks
A clean, dry environment is of utmost importance in controlling Listeria. Common processing
facility contamination sites include floors, walls, ceilings, food contact surfaces, cleaning aids,
drains/wash areas, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Potential
problem areas should be identified at each processing facility
Without meticulous and proper cleaning, plant equipment, including any equipment used for
refrigeration and HVAC, can become breeding grounds for microorganisms. Intermittent defrost
systems, which are subject to frequent washdowns, encourage microbial growth. Because they
often contain moisture from standing water or condensation, special attention should be paid to
these systems to prevent their contamination.
Among the many general guidelines for keeping a food processing facility clean, visual
inspection and routine testing are important. While regular cleaning can help prevent outbreaks,
continuous monitoring is needed to assess further control measures. Determine sample points
and frequency for routine environmental testing, food cont.
This presentation is Part 4 of a training program on Food Safety Practices for the Aquaculture Industry by Michigan State University, on 22 April 2013.
This document provides an overview of integrated pest management (IPM) programs. It defines key terms and outlines the basic rules of an IPM program: denying pests access, denying them food/water/shelter, and working with an exterminator. Guidelines are given for identifying pest infestations and preventing entry. The roles of exterminators and safe pesticide use/storage are also summarized.
This document provides steps for an effective pest management program. It discusses the importance of preventing pest infestations to protect food from contamination. Key steps include: 1) ensuring all areas are pest-proof, 2) maintaining pest control equipment, 3) using traps and monitors, 4) quickly fixing any issues that could attract pests, and 5) properly maintaining garbage areas. Regular communication between staff and pest professionals is important for reviewing and improving the program. Following these steps can reduce problems and improve safety and audit scores.
1. The Production Head is responsible for manufacturing operations while the QC Head approves materials and finished products. They share responsibilities like monitoring suppliers and environment.
2. Personnel must be trained on technical and cGMP aspects of their work. Training is required for those working in clean areas or with hazardous materials. Training must be done regularly and effectiveness assessed.
3. Personnel must be free of contagious conditions and undergo health exams. Precautions include proper protective clothing, hygiene practices like hand washing, and keeping ill personnel away from products.
This webinar discusses techniques for identifying and addressing potential microbial contamination in food production facilities and farms. Attendees will learn monitoring and troubleshooting methods to detect contamination sources and how to remove or reduce threats. The webinar covers major foodborne pathogens, contamination issues in fields and facilities, investigation tools, and examples of contamination incidents and their resolution. The training is relevant for personnel involved in farming, packing, processing, storage, and distribution of food.
EFFECTIVE COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND PRNV SERVICES.pdfPRNVServices3
Professional pest control services are an essential part of home maintenance. Pests like mosquitoes, ticks, and rodents can carry serious diseases, so it is important to take proactive steps to prevent infestations. Even if the current situation is not severe, regular pest control services can help to identify any hidden problems and protect the home from further damage.
The document discusses the risks posed by Listeria monocytogenes contamination in foods and outlines various control strategies to minimize Listeria risks. Listeria is a common bacteria that can grow in cold temperatures and cause serious illness. Recent outbreaks linked to foods like vegetables, fruits, and deli meats have increased concerns about Listeria. Implementing comprehensive control programs that address plant design, sanitation procedures, environmental monitoring, and employee training can help food companies control Listeria and avoid costly recalls. Multiple hurdles are needed as no single intervention is sufficient on its own.
The document outlines Bryan T. Granger's food defense plan for C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. It discusses the Food Safety Modernization Act's requirements for food facilities to implement strategies to protect against intentional contamination. It also provides an overview of C&S's food defense plan, which was developed in accordance with USDA guidelines and in preparation for FSMA regulations. The plan includes conducting vulnerability assessments, developing and implementing preventative controls, and establishing a corporate food defense committee responsible for oversight.
This document discusses integrated pest management (IPM) in schools as a safer alternative to routine pesticide use. It provides an overview of IPM strategies like monitoring for pests and setting action thresholds, removing pest food/water sources and harborage, and educating staff on pest prevention. When action is needed, IPM prefers non-chemical controls and least-toxic pesticides applied specifically. The presenter emphasizes IPM is more effective long-term in creating smaller pest issues while protecting children from unnecessary pesticide exposure, as required by Arizona school law.
STERILE AND BULK MANUFACTURING. final.pptxPartha70
This document discusses sterile and bulk manufacturing in hospitals. It covers several key points:
1) Hospitals are increasingly manufacturing some medical items internally rather than purchasing everything externally. This includes sterile products as well as non-sterile items.
2) When manufacturing internally, hospitals must consider factors like production capacity, staffing needs, quality control testing, and operating costs.
3) For sterile manufacturing specifically, selection of components, facilities, packaging and quality control processes are important to prevent contamination and ensure sterility. Proper filtration and sterilization of air, containers, and other materials is required.
The document provides information about the 2015 SPMAO Annual Conference taking place on January 21-22, 2015 at the Hilton Garden Inn Toronto, Vaughan. The two-day conference will feature sessions on various pest management topics, a keynote speech, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall. Room rates at the host hotel start at $137 and registration fees for the conference are listed.
This document provides the label and directions for use for Contrac Super Size Blox rodenticide bait. It is a grain-based bait containing the anticoagulant bromadiolone to control rats and mice. The label provides instructions on proper use against Norway rats and roof rats in and around structures. Bait blocks should be placed every 15-30 feet in areas where rodent activity is observed. Fresh bait must be maintained for at least 10 days or until signs of rodents cease. Precautions are listed to store bait out of reach of children and pets and to dispose of contaminated carcasses and leftover bait properly.
The Conservation Council of Ontario recognizes the importance of pollinators and supports the proposed Pollinator Health Action Plan. However, they recommend several additions to strengthen the plan. These include: requiring those granted exemptions for pesticide-treated seeds to also plant pollinator-friendly wildflowers, expanding the pesticide ban to all crops, ensuring independent third-party review of exemption requests, increasing research on factors impacting pollinator health, and controlling costs for farmers to avoid circumventing the regulations. The CCO believes these suggestions will help ensure the goal of protecting and promoting pollinator health is achieved.
This document provides an overview of NPMA's Legislative Day event scheduled for March 15-17, 2015 in Washington D.C. It outlines the schedule of meetings and events, including committee meetings on Sunday and a legislative update on Monday morning. On Tuesday, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with their Members of Congress to discuss important issues like pollinator health, pesticide regulations, and exempting pest control applications from Clean Water Act permitting. The summary highlights that constituent visits have significant influence on legislators and that Legislative Day allows pest management professionals to directly impact public policy.
Wildlife strikes on aircraft are a growing safety concern as populations of hazardous wildlife like birds and deer increase. The crash of US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after striking a flock of resident Canada geese illustrated this danger. Proper pest management at and around airports is crucial to prevent wildlife from entering runways and posing risks to planes. Airports must develop Wildlife Hazard Management Plans in cooperation with pest management professionals to use exclusion, habitat modification, and other IPM methods to reduce wildlife attractions and risks. Reporting wildlife strikes helps analyze hazards and improve safety.
The document provides guidelines for educators and trainers to design formal training courses and programs based on National Occupational Standards for various positions in the Canadian food processing industry, with the goal of ensuring individuals develop the skills and knowledge needed for their current and future jobs. It explains how National Occupational Standards can be used throughout the training and development process, including for needs analysis, program design, assessment of individuals, and evaluation of training effectiveness. National Occupational Standards provide detailed descriptions of the knowledge and skills required for different occupations.
This document discusses transboundary ecosystems and species that occur in British Columbia and neighboring jurisdictions. It notes that 96% of BC's known species are transboundary, sharing range with other provinces, states or territories. Many of these transboundary species and entire ecosystems, like the antelope-brush ecosystem and Garry oak woodlands, are at high risk of disappearing from BC. The document argues that transboundary species should be protected for several reasons, including to maintain healthy ecosystems, preserve genetic diversity, support sustainable resource use, adapt to climate change, and fulfill legal/ethical obligations across borders. It concludes that current protections for transboundary species in BC are inadequate and recommendations are needed.
This document provides an overview of insecticide basics for pest management professionals. It defines key terms related to insecticides like active ingredient, inert ingredient, and formulation types. It explains that product labels provide legally binding instructions for use and safety, while material safety data sheets provide technical information on toxicity and hazards. It also describes how insecticides can work by targeting the nervous system or through other means, and discusses common product formulations. The overall goal is to educate pest management professionals about safely and properly using insecticides.
Bumble bees are important pollinators that are experiencing population declines across North America. Several factors threaten bumble bees, including habitat loss and fragmentation, pesticide use, diseases, and climate change. This document provides guidelines for creating high-quality habitat to help conserve and restore bumble bee populations, including providing diverse foraging areas, nesting sites, and overwintering areas, as well as responsible pesticide use and commercial rearing practices.
This document is the CanadaGAP Food Safety Manual for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. It provides food safety guidelines for the production, packing, repacking, and storage of fresh fruits and vegetables. The manual covers topics such as purchasing and receiving practices, production site and building assessments, application and storage of agricultural inputs, agricultural water management, equipment use and sanitation, cleaning and maintenance materials, waste management, personal hygiene facilities, employee training, and visitor policies. The goal is to minimize food safety risks and ensure the safe production of horticultural products.
This document summarizes current knowledge about microbial biofilms in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and their association with health and disease. It discusses how the GI tract provides many environments suitable for biofilm formation. Several diseases are implicated as involving GI biofilms, including Barrett's esophagus and Helicobacter pylori infections. Studies have found distinct microbial communities and biofilms in patients with Barrett's esophagus compared to controls. H. pylori is able to form biofilms in the stomach that may help it persist and contribute to diseases like peptic ulcers. Overall, the review examines the composition and potential roles of microbial biofilms throughout the GI tract.
This document provides preparation instructions for treating a bed bug infestation. It lists several steps to take before treatment including washing all linens and dry cleaning or bagging other fabrics, vacuuming mattresses and furniture thoroughly, and moving items away from walls to allow full access for treatment. Proper preparation is essential to eliminate bed bugs and their eggs from hiding places so the treatment can be effective.
1) The document provides a 10 step guide for completing a HACCP plan, including defining the scope of the plan, creating a process flow diagram, identifying control points and critical limits, establishing monitoring procedures, and documenting the plan, policies, and records.
2) Key steps include identifying food safety hazards at each process step, determining critical control points (CCPs) where legal limits apply, setting critical limits for each CCP, and establishing monitoring and corrective actions for CCPs.
3) Documentation is important for providing evidence that food safety hazards are being properly managed, and includes the HACCP plan, policies, and monitoring records like temperature readings and audit reports.
The document announces an upcoming OIA conference from April 17-18, 2015 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario hosted by the OIA Niagara Branch. The conference will focus on achieving a sustainable agriculture and food system with agrologists driving the process. The event includes a pre-conference tour of local agriculture operations, a professionalism and ethics workshop, a reception and awards banquet with a guest speaker, and a conference program on sustainability in agriculture and food systems from field to consumer.
This document summarizes a PhD thesis on population dynamics, damage estimation, and management strategies of rodents in the sugarcane-wheat cropping system in Lower Sindh, Pakistan. The objectives are to estimate rodent population densities, assess crop damage at various growth stages, develop mechanical and chemical control methods, and estimate population dynamics and fluctuations across seasons and crops. Field experiments will be conducted using live traps, zinc phosphide, brodifacoum, and bromadiolone baits in a randomized block design. The outcomes aim to improve farmer livelihoods and transfer control knowledge.
There are several bodies that assess and designate species at risk in Canada and Ontario. COSEWIC assesses species at the national level and assigns conservation status, while COSSARO performs this role at the provincial level in Ontario. Both the federal Species at Risk Act and Ontario's Endangered Species Act provide legal protections for listed species. Species are designated as Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern depending on risk level and criteria. Individuals and organizations can report species sightings to support conservation efforts.
1. Food Defense
FOOD
DEFENSEAre you using the pest control operators
who service your facility for more than
just pest control? They may be your best
defense in food defense!
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2. Food Defense
I
n addition to plant managers, QA man-
agers, and other food industry person-
nel who typically complete AIB’s Food
Defense Coordinator courses, there also
are always several attendees from pest
control companies. Did you know that
the pest control operators (PCOs) who
service your food operation can be a great asset
in protecting your facility, products, and people
from intentional contamination or harm?
There are typically several contractors at your
facility on any given day. These could include
suppliers, vendor service providers, uniform
service providers, truck drivers, contracted
maintenance workers, and pest control ser-
vice providers. Interestingly, the pest control
provider is the one contractor who likely has
access to all areas of a food processing plant,
makes several observations, and walks the entire
inner and outer perimeter of a facility. While
performing their essential and contracted du-
ties, pest control operators service pest control
devices inside and around the facility and look
for signs of pest infestation.
PEST CONTROL AS DEFENSE. So, how
do pest control operators help keep a food
facility safe from intentional contamination or
harm? There are many ways:
• PCOs are typically very familiar with the
normal operations of the facilities they ser-
vice. They know the building structure and
layout, the components of the operations,
the products being produced and processed
at the plant, and the number of people typi-
cally found at the particular location.
• They survey the building looking for unusual
circumstances, damage, and openings to the
building where a pest could enter. Being
keenly aware and monitoring the facility is
critical to the pest control operator’s success.
• PCOs often observe the surrounding land-
scape (i.e., trees and bushes) that could
become pest harborages. They make note of
these conditions, bring them to the atten-
tion of plant management, and recommend
measures to eliminate or reduce the risk of
pests entering the facility.
• They also are aware of neighboring buildings
and property conditions that may attract
pests. This includes waterways, streams,
railroad tracks, dense forests, and other such
areas.
Someone planning an attack against a food
facility will likely do so by observing the facil-
ity operations. This may include watching the
facility premises, taking pictures of the property,
tugging on perimeter doors to determine if there
is access, or simply asking suspicious questions
about the plant and its operations.
Pest control operators who have been trained
in food defense and facility protection can be a
great asset to the overall security of a food plant.
In addition to their regular duties of looking for
and protecting against pests, they can look for
red flags that could indicate suspicious activity
while making their rounds of the facility. For
THE PEST CONTROL
OPERATOR COULD
PERFORM A
MINI SECURITY
VULNERABILITY
ASSESSMENT AT EACH
VISIT TO THE FACILITY.
Pest control
operators who
have been
trained in food
defense and
facility protection
can be a great
asset to the
overall security of
a food plant.
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example, while servicing bait stations
along the exterior perimeter, PCOs can
look for overgrown bushes and shrubs in
which someone could hide, observe the
lighting fixtures, make note of areas out-
side the plant where it appears a person or
persons has been by propping a perimeter
door open, and anything else that appears
unusual.They can observe areas along ex-
terior perimeter fencing that are damaged
and increase the security vulnerability to
harmful activity.
During a recent facility security vulner-
ability assessment, I noticed obvious tool
indentations at a perimeter door that led
into the processing plant, indicating that
someone had attempted to break into
the facility. It was obvious that someone
had tried to pry open the lock to gain
unauthorized entry. Interestingly, the pest
control operator had recently placed a
rodent bait station near this door, so my
investigation included talking with him
to try to determine a timeframe that this
attempted break-in occurred. The pest
control operator was extremely helpful
and indicated that the tool marks on that
door occurred after his last visit to the
plant, which was within a week. Thanks
to an alert and observant pest control
operator, local police were able to rapidly
move forward with their investigation in
an attempt to solve the case.
Pest control operators can observe the
perimeter camera systems to determine if
the cameras are damaged or if vegetation
or other materials have blocked the view
of the camera. They can observe incom-
ing gas lines for tampering and make sure
product ingredient ports are locked and
sealed. They can look around the lot to
see if they notice any used seals that have
been removed from trailers or tankers and
improperly disposed of.
They also can monitor parking lots
while servicing the exterior perimeter to
observe any suspicious vehicles parked on
the company lot. If your facility has an
established parking program, your PCO
can make note of vehicles that are not in
compliance with company requirements
(e.g., not displaying the required decal).
While making outside observations,
operators can look at security signage to
ensure the paint or ink is not wearing
off and that the signs are visible, read-
able, and able to be seen at night. While
looking at perimeter doors, they can
ensure that all are numbered, and that
the numbers are in chronological order,
and can be readily identified in an emer-
gency. Further, the PCO can note any
unoccupied service or delivery vehicles
on the company lot that are left with the
engines running and keys in the ignition.
Removing keys and turning off vehicles
while unattended is critical in preventing
the theft of entire loads of products.
Pest control operators also can help
inside the facility. Walking through the
entire facility gives the PCO the opportu-
nity to identify people who may be violat-
ing or compromising security procedures
(e.g., not wearing required identification
badges, propping a perimeter door open,
acting suspicious, etc.).They can observe
other visitors and contractors to ensure
they are following established company
security guidelines.They also can look for
objects and occurrences that appear to be
out of place (e.g., boxes or chemicals that
are out in the open and unattended) and
make note of any cameras that do not
appear to be operating properly.
PCOs who have been trained in food
defense also can recommend countermea-
sures to plant management in an effort
to enhance the overall security of the
facility. For example, if a perimeter door
is not used for entry but still has hardware
While looking for and protecting against
pests during their rounds of a facility,
pest control operators who have been
trained in food defense and facility
protection can look for red flags that
could indicate suspicious activity.
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on the outside, the hardware should be
removed; if the facility’s visitor log is not
being properly filled in, the PCO could
bring this security concern to manage-
ment’s attention. Basically, the pest
control operator would be performing a
mini security-vulnerability assessment at
each visit to the facility.
THE ENHANCED INSPECTION. To
take full advantage of the PCO’s ability to
provide this enhanced service, you should
discuss the option with your pest control
provider. You could plan to provide your
PCO with a mini security-assessment
list that identifies your specific areas of
concern or have the operator perform
a mini assessment in a different area of
the operation at each visit. For example,
one week the assessment could consist of
looking at security measures within ship-
ping and handling. The list might ask:
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Are you prepared to
handle intentional
contamination,
workplace violence, and
other crisis situations at
your facility?
latest FSMA rules included
• Are seals being properly used and
secured when not in use?
• Are dock doors being locked when
unattended?
• Is the outside dumpster free from
products or other materials that could
potentially harm someone?
In order for a pest control operator to
be an effective asset to plant management,
he or she should have continuing and
documentable training in food defense,
with an emphasis on conducting security
vulnerability assessments. The training
should focus on the added responsibilities
of the pest control operator, understand-
ing crime and terrorism at a food facil-
ity, and working with management to
recognize and report suspicious activity,
understand security systems, spot outside
foliage and shrubbery concerns, and ad-
dress any other security-related matters.
The PCOs should be well versed in Food
Safety Modernization Act requirements
regarding food defense.
Pest control operators can be a vital as-
set to a food facility’s food-defense opera-
tions. Whether there is a contractor who
refuses to follow established protocols, a
temporary worker who is unaware of the
security requirements, or suspicious activ-
ity indicating a brewing act of workplace
violence, pest control operators trained in
food defense and facility protection that
take note of and inform management of
observed circumstances are very benefi-
cial. Pest management companies who
staff appropriately trained pest control
operators offer a value-added service to
their clients and put themselves one step
ahead of their competitors. AIB
The author is Subject Matter Expert, Food
Defense, AIB International.
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