14: Risks from Above: Why Overhead Installations Matter in Food Manufacturing

Your mind is probably concerned with things like production efficiency, product quality and profit margins. Your thought go to contamination every now and then. Even to hygienic design. But have you ever thought about how the overhead spaces in your food facility impact hygiene? It’s surprising, but up to 15% of food contamination can stem from these often-overlooked areas!Join us in this episode of Behind Clean Lines as we speak with Steve Voelzke from Robroy Industries. Steve shares his insights on the vital link between electrical infrastructure and hygienic design in food factories. With us from Texas, he highlights how improved overhead planning can significantly reduce contamination risks.In this episode, you'll learn about:1. Why overhead installations are crucial in food factory design.2. How modern construction designs enhance hygienic standards.3. Case studies showing contamination from overhead conditions.4. Practical design strategies for safer food production environments.Episode Content00:08 Introduction to the episode and guest, Steve Voelzke  02:28 Importance of electrical infrastructure in hygienic design  04:51 Modeling electrical components: Why it's often neglected  06:01 Need for improved planning in overhead designs  08:15 Benefits of sealed equipment designs  09:20 Overview of existing standards and their gaps  12:05 Education's crucial role in construction's hygienic practices  13:45 Strategies for effective wash down of overhead systems  16:03 Aligning electrical and hygienic standards for better safetyThis podcast is brought to you by NGI A/SThis podcast is produced by MontanusThis podcast is brought to you by NGI A/S.This podcast is produced by Montanus.