Monthly Archives: September 2024

Straight Talk!

By |2024-09-24T11:39:03-05:00September 24, 2024|

ISSA Show North America 2024 is poised to be a pivotal event for the cleaning industry, catering to newcomers and seasoned veterans. As the largest gathering of the cleaning industry, this year’s show promises to deliver more innovation, education, and networking opportunities than ever before. Ed Nichols, the director of ISSA Show North America, recently ...

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ISSA Show North America 2024

By |2024-09-24T11:09:09-05:00September 24, 2024|

Discover the future of cleaning at ISSA Show North America 2024 this November. Organized by Informa Markets as the main show for facility solutions, ISSA Show North America brings the industry’s leading experts together to create impactful solutions for the global cleaning community. Held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, in conjunction ...

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Beyond Clean

By |2024-09-23T13:56:31-05:00September 23, 2024|

Discover the future of cleaning at ISSA Show North America 2024 this November. Organized by Informa Markets as the main show for facility solutions, ISSA Show North America brings the industry’s leading experts together to create impactful solutions for the global cleaning community. Held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, in conjunction ...

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Damon Industries Inc.

By |2024-09-23T11:04:52-05:00September 23, 2024|

As a valued member of ISSA for 75 years, Damon Industries Incorporated is a stellar example of a company that succeeds because of its people. In an industry often dominated by corporate giants, Damon Industries stands out as a shining example of the power of family-owned businesses. Established in 1938, it has provided innovative solutions ...

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Big Win in CA – Janitorial Workloading Bill Changed to Study

By |2024-09-23T10:06:40-05:00September 23, 2024|

On September 22, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law janitorial-workloading legislation AB 2364 as a study bill, marking a major shift from the original legislative proposal, which would have established an arbitrary and costly 2,000 square-feet per hour production-rate limit for cleaning workers. The enacted legislation will increase the cost of harassment-prevention training required in ...

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IAQ Washing

By |2024-09-21T07:44:23-05:00September 20, 2024|

Indoor air quality-washing refers to the practice of making misleading or exaggerated claims about the quality of indoor air or the effectiveness of products and services designed to improve indoor air quality (IAQ). Similar to greenwashing, IAQ washing aims to create a false sense of environmental responsibility or health benefits. So, how can IAQ washing ...

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Harnessing Data

By |2024-09-20T10:55:47-05:00September 20, 2024|

The adage “you can’t manage what you don’t measure” highlights the crucial role of data in effective decision-making. Earlier articles have emphasized the significance of a structured data infrastructure guided by the DIKW (data, information, knowledge, wisdom) framework. They outlined a comprehensive 10-step process to populate this framework. This article builds on those foundations, focusing ...

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GBAC® STAR Accreditation

By |2024-09-19T09:21:30-05:00September 19, 2024|

GBAC® STAR accreditation is a significant achievement for facilities. GBAC STAR facilities demonstrate their commitment to supporting a high-performance cleaning and maintenance program to maintain a hygienic indoor environment. Accredited facilities have knowledgeable cleaning professionals trained to uphold the highest health and safety standards. Managed by the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ...

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EVS Directors and IPs

By |2024-09-19T09:14:06-05:00September 19, 2024|

A strong working partnership between environmental service (EVS) directors and infection preventionists (IPs) is crucial to preventing the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in healthcare facilities. Although these roles differ in terms of expertise and responsibilities, they share several goals: To minimize the risk of infections Train staff on proper cleaning and disinfection techniques Ensure ...

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3M’s “Green Works” docuseries spotlights how green jobs can help drive a more sustainable future

By |2024-09-19T08:49:40-05:00September 19, 2024|

Collaboration with Work on Climate will address the critical need for more green talent and provide resources for professionals 3M to emphasize importance of inspiring the workforce, closing the skills gap and developing a green economy talent pipeline during New York Climate Week events PAUL, Minn., Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M is premiering a ...

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