An Approach to Product Safety Culture
Duration: 1 Day.
Who should attend: Consultants/Auditors/Technical/HR/Senior Management who lead on culture,
Operational, Technical & Quality staff, BRCGS & Industry Professionals or anyone involved in
implementing and maintaining Product Safety Culture.
Assessment: Workplace assignment; pass mark 75%.
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 1-day 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.
Key learning objectives
• 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