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Safe Food Production: How to Set Cleaners Up for Success  

Are you confident that your cleaning team has what it takes to maintain the highest hygiene standards in your food production facility?

In this episode of Behind Clean Lines, we explore with Dr. Thomas Buehler from Ecolab the crucial—but often overlooked—role of cleaners in the food manufacturing industry.

”What you see is typically that the layout of the equipment is not really done with the intention to clean."

Dr. Thomas Buehler Technical Excellence Specialist at Ecolab Europe

Are you confident that your cleaning team has what it takes to maintain the highest hygiene standards in your food production facility?

In this episode of Behind Clean Lines, we explore the crucial—but often overlooked—role of cleaners in the food manufacturing industry.
Why are they sometimes seen as the weakest link in the hygiene chain? And more importantly, how can we empower the cleaners to succeed?

We’re excited to welcome back Dr. Thomas Buehler from Ecolab, a leader in sustainable water treatment and contamination prevention. He sheds light on the challenges cleaners face, from language barriers to inadequate training and tough night shifts. Plus, he shares how factory layouts and the right tools can enhance cleaning efficiency and boost food safety.

Buehler offers practical strategies for setting clear goals, improving communication across levels, and utilizing technology like UV lights to assess cleanliness.

We hope his insights will inspire you to rethink your approach to people management and help drive a culture where food safety is a shared responsibility.

Tune in to discover how to build an engaged and effective cleaning team that can make a real difference.

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