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COVID Safe Plans… no longer a good idea, now a requirement

Scott Morrison recently announced the 3 step plan for relaxing isolation measures and re-opening the economy.  In most states, the first steps in enacting this plan have now been taken. Restricted opening of venues and staged return to schools has allowed many businesses to start thinking about the future. What is also clear in the COVIDSafe Australia Framework is the…

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PM Scott Morrison says it’s time to get Australians back to work after coronavirus shutdown…but, how do we do this safely?

Mr. Morrison said another national cabinet meeting this Friday (7 May) will provide a consistent approach to reopening the economy across the states and territories. To support this, new workplace safety protocols have been released by SafeWork Australia (SWA) to guide businesses out of the coronavirus pandemic. The measures are industry-specific, dividing the economy into 23 industry sectors to provide…

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Planning for an Outbreak – What You Can Learn From Ruby Princess

In recent weeks we have been contacted by a range of clients requesting support to document pandemic scenario continuity plans. Customers are looking for certainty in their supply chains that food and beverage manufacturers are prepared to handle a likely second wave  COVID-19 outbreak. A crisis plan to handle an outbreak looks very different from a typical Business Continuity Plan…

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Meeting your COVID-19 Officer Obligations

The health and safety of employees Officers have an obligation to ensure the safety, health and welfare of their workers and others for the business undertaking they are responsible for. This obligation hasn’t been relaxed by the current government changes and clearly COVID-19 is a hazard to workers. This means it is imperative that as an employer, you have a COVID-19 plan in place to ensure you reasonably…

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Social media – friend or foe?

In this blog we introduce Bite Communications who are part of the Victual Recall Expert Panel, providing clients with support in PR and social media crisis response.     Social media allows your company to communicate directly with its customers like never before. Not only do you control the content; you can speak directly and immediately with customers and build...
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POSTED BY in Asset Risk, Blog, Crisis Management, Financial Risk, Food Safety, Product Recall, Production Risk, Reputation, Risk Management

Do you need a Recall Partner?

If a recall were to happen tonight – would your company be ready to respond? No one is immune from a food safety crisis and its ripple effects on consumers, stakeholders and hard-earned reputations.  Most likely, you have been fortunate so far and the only recall you may have experienced is in a mock recall.  But, be prepared. How would...
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3 insights why companies should pay more attention to food recall crisis management

The complexities of a recall event can have a wide-reaching impact on a business, as it can carry a potential loss of revenue, productivity, business relationships, and a long-term decline in the company’s public image. With these insights in mind, and the knowledge that recalls over the past ten years are increasing, we wondered just how prepared the Australian food…

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Dreamworld Are Mismanaging Their Crisis – But Is Your Business Any Better Prepared For Disaster?

Last month, four lives were cut tragically short in an accident on the Thunder River Rapids ride at the Dreamworld theme park. Since then, serious concerns have been raised about the actions of the board, particularly concerning their handling of the tragedy itself. Regular equipment breakdowns and an inexperienced employee left in charge have led to accusations the company didn’t…

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