How To Deliver Consistent Safety Training To A Diverse Workforce

Buckhead Beef wanted to implement consistent safety practices across its operation. The company held weekly meetings with employees to discuss safety, but the meetings were not effective in building a culture of safety. This case study examines how interactive training, food industry educational courses, and automated recordkeeping and reporting helped Buckhead Beef improve its safety record and boost efficiency.

The Challenge
As a leading supplier of protein, Buckhead Beef seeks to implement consistent safety practices across its operation. Buckhead held weekly meetings with employees to discuss safety, but the meetings were not effective in building a culture of safety. “The meetings basically consisted of a team leader reading from a canned ten minute message,” says Brye Wiskman, Risk Manager. The company was not confident that every employee mastered the safety topic.