After winter slowdowns, many facilities begin ramping up production. But before restarting operations at full speed, it’s crucial to reassess hygiene standards and environmental conditions that may have shifted during downtime.
🧼 What to Include in Your Post-Winter Hygiene Checklist:
- ✅ Deep clean of all equipment, surfaces, and drains
- ✅ Swab testing for high-risk pathogens like Listeria
- ✅ Check for mould and moisture build-up in cool rooms
- ✅ Calibration of thermometers and sanitisation equipment
- ✅ Review of staff training and hygiene compliance
❄️ Why Winter Makes a Difference
Cold, damp environments and reduced staff activity during the off-season can allow microbes to build up undetected. Restarting without testing increases the risk of contamination entering your production line.
🔍 AML offers comprehensive surface, air, and product testing to ensure you’re starting fresh and safe.