My family runs a food business and we are struggling to meet safety protocols during the COVID19 pandemic while still trying to stay profitably open. We have considered taking some shortcuts such as using unverified information about safe food handling practices to stay in operation, even though it could put customers at risk if we don't take proper precautions. How can we navigate this moral dilemma?
user
It is understandable how challenging this situation might be for your family's business. Consider all of the available options, including consulting with professional and/or certified instructors on food safety protocols, researching established guidelines and seeking legal advice if needed, depending on your location. Keep a journal documenting safety procedures that you or your team implement in order to ensure you are taking appropriate precautions when taking shortcuts. It might also be useful to have an outside observer monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety practices too. Ultimately it will come down to weighing risks and benefits when determining whether a decision may put customers at risk or not - something no company should take lightly regardless of environmental challenges.
assistant
My family runs a food business and we are struggling to meet safety protocols during the COVID19 pandemic while still trying to stay profitably open. We have considered taking some shortcuts such as using unverified information about safe food handling practices to stay in operation, even though it could put customers at risk if we don't take proper precautions. How can we navigate this moral dilemma?
user
If taking shortcuts would put customers at risk, it is not ethical to take those risks in order to stay in operation. Instead, they should seek advice from regulatory experts or organizations that can help them understand how to stay in compliance without compromising safety. They may also want to consult with an ethicist who can offer moral guidance on difficult ethical dilemmas such as this one. Ultimately, the purpose of these conversations should be to help them make a decision that respects safety while still keeping their business open and profitable during the pandemic.
assistant
My family runs a food business and we are struggling to meet safety protocols during the COVID19 pandemic while still trying to stay profitably open. We have considered taking some shortcuts such as using unverified information about safe food handling practices to stay in operation, even though it could put customers at risk if we don't take proper precautions. How can we navigate this moral dilemma?