16: How Factory Layouts and Installations Impact Food Safety

Are your production installations doing their job, or are they holding your production back? It’s easy to overlook their impact, but production installations like electrical raceways play a key role in keeping your operations safe, clean, and efficient.  In this episode of ‘Behind Clean Lines’ we sit down with Steve Voelzke from Robroy Industries to tackle this often-missed priority in food production. Steve shares straightforward tips on getting your production and overhead installations right — whether you're planning a new facility or upgrading an existing one.  We’ll talk about practical solutions for avoiding contamination risks, cutting downtime, and designing for flexibility. Plus, Steve shares lessons from real-world projects that can help you prevent costly mistakes.  In this episode, you'll learn about:• Practical improvements for overhead production installations.  • Strategies for achieving cleaner production environments.  • The impact of effective design on food safety compliance.  • Insights on overcoming challenges with retrofitting facilities.  • Importance of ongoing education in facility construction and operation.  • Enhancing collaboration across teams for better outcomes.Episode Content00:09 Introduction01:34 Current practices in overhead installations and design  02:24 Evolution of facility design over the last decade  03:41 Role of the Food Modernization Act in industry changes  05:49 Importance of training and audits during construction  07:06 Continuous improvement through client collaboration  11:06 Practical steps for OEMs in facility design and installation  12:57 Risks and costs of contamination in food production  13:45 Strategies for retrofitting existing production facilities  15:31 Closing thoughtsProductionThis podcast is brought to you by NGI A/S.This podcast is produced by Montanus.This podcast is brought to you by NGI A/S.This podcast is produced by Montanus.