Influence of educational actions on transitioning of food safety culture in a food service context: Part 2 - Effectiveness of educational actions in a longitudinal study

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Unveiling the food safety climate’s paths to adequate food handling in the hospitality industry in Brazil

“…The physical structure analysis was performed with an instrument with 57 items based on Brazilian FS regulations (Brazil 2004), developed by Saccol et al (2006). This instrument was previously used in other FS culture studies in Brazil to evaluate the work environment (de Andrade et al , 2020; Zanin et al , 2021a, 2021b). The physical structure, availability and quantity of equipment were analyzed.…”

“…Risk perception was assessed using a structured psychometric scale with seven options of intensity descriptors from −3 (extremely low) to +3 (extremely high) (Raats et al , 1999), used in other studies (de Andrade et al , 2020, 2019; Zanin et al , 2021a, 2021b). The food handlers were asked about their colleagues’ risk and their own risk: own risk: What is the probability of a consumer having abdominal pain and vomiting (FBD) after eating a meal cooked by you?…”

“…Our hypothesis proposes to include a new factor named leadership, following a novel discussion about FS culture and climate (Zanin et al , 2021a, 2021b). The term “leadership” in FS culture studies often refers to manager engagement toward FS (De Boeck et al , 2019; Griffith et al , 2010a, 2010b; Nyarugwe et al , 2016; Zanin et al , 2021a, 2021b). In some recent mixed-model studies, a leadership factor emerged (Zanin et al , 2021a, 2021b; Nyarugwe et al , 2018).…”

“…The term “leadership” in FS culture studies often refers to manager engagement toward FS (De Boeck et al , 2019; Griffith et al , 2010a, 2010b; Nyarugwe et al , 2016; Zanin et al , 2021a, 2021b). In some recent mixed-model studies, a leadership factor emerged (Zanin et al , 2021a, 2021b; Nyarugwe et al , 2018). However, it is known that leadership theories are complex, with many outcomes related to organizational climate.…”

“…This risk misjudgment can induce a state of complacency or high self-efficacy by employees about their activities. For example, when the technical and human routes of FS climate are satisfactory and an activity’s risks are perceived as low, negligence or lack of awareness may occur (De Boeck et al , 2019; Signore, 2010; Zanin et al , 2021b). This may prompt personnel to overestimate their performance in hygiene through unrealistic optimism regarding the activity.…”