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[zoelawton]

Hi all. I have recently accepted a new job with a site that are STS certified. I have never heard of this before, can anyone shed any light on what to expect? My current site are BRC so i'd be interested to know the differences. 

[Scampi]

Quick google search shows this

 

The Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) is intended for leaders at all levels of an organization because all employees have responsibilities for a safe work environment. This certification is intended for executives, directors, managers, supervisors, superintendents, and employees.

 

So you're in luck, not more work for you

[SQFconsultant]

I would suggest asking your company which STS this is.

 

There are a number of them - in both the Republic of the US and the UK.

[LILDANNY50]

STS is aimed at public sector places like hospital caterers, it's a bit like SALSA level audits. Like a basic BRC audit without an audit grade given only a pass or fail type of grade. You can obtain their standards from their website. Normally only a 1-2 day audit depending on site size. if you can pass a BRC audit you can pass an STS audit no problem. 

[FoodSafetyAPP]

STS is aimed at public sector places like hospital caterers, it's a bit like SALSA level audits. Like a basic BRC audit without an audit grade given only a pass or fail type of grade. You can obtain their standards from their website. Normally only a 1-2 day audit depending on site size. if you can pass a BRC audit you can pass an STS audit no problem. 

 

Thanks LILDANNY50

 

I know BRC, i am confident in BRC audits, my concern is my current post is 1 product, low risk, no CCP's, the new STS site is several products, cooking, chilling, freezing etc.!

 

 

***not to cause confusion i am QCYFH (using my personal account now instead of works)

Edited by FoodSafetyAPP, 12 May 2021 - 10:26 AM.

[LILDANNY50]

Yeah I understand that. it's a bit tricky,  maybe see if you can reduce your CCP work load with some robust PRP's in place? Also re-consider some of the CCP's are they really a CCP?