Publications by authors named "P Vlerick"
Article Synopsis
- Each food business has a distinct maturity level of food safety culture (FSC) and understanding this can help identify areas for improvement.
- A study was conducted on four food processing companies to assess their FSC maturity by using a mix of tools, including questionnaires and interviews, to identify weaknesses.
- After implementing targeted interventions like KPI systems and structured discussions among staff, the companies underwent a post-assessment to evaluate changes and improvements in their food safety culture.
In the food industry, a mature food safety culture (FSC) is linked to better food safety performance. However, the relationship between FSC maturity and key economical performance indicators, such as cost allocation, remains unexplored. This research is the first pilot study to empirically explore the association between FSC maturity and cost of quality (CoQ).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study reports the development of an innovative, interactive Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) teaching radiation safety principles in the vascular workplace, using stepwise e-learning with multiple choice question tests (MCQs), educational videos, and a serious game. The aim was to study the MOOC impact on radiation safety knowledge and assess its feasibility and acceptability.
Methods: An international multicentre prospective study included team members active in the hybrid operating room.
Three facets of food safety culture (FSC) (i.e., food safety management system (FSMS), human-organizational and human-individual building block), were diagnosed through a validated mixed-method assessment in twenty food processing companies.
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