The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule that alters the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. According to a DOL press release, updated rule includes two-tiered increases to the minimum salary threshold and the threshold for highly compensated employees (HCE) as well as automatic updates to both thresholds. The ...
Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) released new definitions for infectious respiratory germs that are applicable for the cleaning industry. The pathogens covered include those that cause respiratory infections, e.g., COVID-19, influenza, measles, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and tuberculosis, among others. The publication, titled Global Technical Consultation Report on Proposed Terminology for Pathogens that Transmit Through the Air, is the result of ...
The latest cleaning technologies, tools, and products have made “cleaning for health” a reality for industry professionals. These technologies have advanced since the early 1900s, when an understanding on how to disinfect drinking water with chlorine helped control and end many diseases, such as typhoid fever, which is caused by salmonella bacteria. Since then, we’ve ...
On April 17, 2024, California Assembly Bill 2364 passed the state’s Labor and Employment Committee. This bill would impose production-rate limits for workers of an average of 2,000 square feet per hour during a shift and increase the costs of mandatory harassment-training programs for all cleaning service employers in the state of California. The production rate ...
Registration is now open for the 2024 Business Growth Strategies Conference. Hosted by ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, this year’s conference takes place June 11-13, 2024, at ISSA’s headquarters in Rosemont, Ill. This exclusive three-day event is designed to help building service contractors, residential cleaning companies, and restoration companies become more efficient operationally, grow ...
Commercial floor care is a lucrative niche requiring more than technical skills. It also demands a smart sales strategy that sets you apart. Whether you specialize in carpet, hard floors, or both, you must know how to target, connect, and impress your prospects. There are many intricacies to targeting commercial cleaning prospects for carpet and ...
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) will present a complimentary webinar for all IICRC Certified Firms on crime scene cleanup on April 18 at 2:00 p.m. CT. Hosted by Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, Senior Director of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, and David Oakes, IICRC vice chair of standards, ...
In recognition of Earth Day, which takes place April 22, ABCO Products Corp. has shared a series of tips for facilities on how they can boost sustainability and help support the planet. ABCO’s suggestions include: Promote waste reduction and recycling. Implementing a waste reduction program can help decrease the amount of waste sent to landfills, lowering greenhouse gas ...
In today’s fast-paced world, where health and safety have taken center stage, the significance of maintaining a clean and safe environment cannot be overstated. Among the most effective ways to ensure this is by measuring surface cleanliness, monitoring indoor air quality, and adequately storing chemicals and cleaning products. These practices are not just about maintaining ...
ISSA is proud to announce the recipients of the third annual ISSA Advocate of the Year Awards. The awards were presented at the association’s 2024 Clean Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C., earlier this week. Award recipients were selected by ISSA with input from its Government Affairs Advisory Committee. The recipients of this year’s awards are Keith ...
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