At the dawn of humankind, water was the only method of cleaning; people washed mud from their hands and feet in waterfalls, streams, and oceans. Around 4,000 years ago, ancient Babylonians added substances to water, improving its capacity for removing oils and residues that water alone was unable to dissolve. Today, humans have more significant ...
To improve the quality and uniformity of training of new hires and existing staff, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Custodial Services (UNL-Custodial Services) developed a web-based training system. The system is effective, efficient, value-added, and also creates cost savings. The web-based training visually demonstrates custodial techniques and procedures to employees who are then tested and have ...
As business owners and entrepreneurs, it’s easy to become distracted. Balancing all aspects of a growing business while trying to achieve financial goals, delight customers, obtain referrals, and engage employees can leave us feeling completely overwhelmed. As leaders we can manage our time and run a better business by controlling what gets our attention. Before ...
ISSA and the ISSA Foundation are partnering with Ronald McDonald House of Dallas (RMHD) for this year’s ISSA Show North America 2018 Charity Donation Program. Donate your company’s remaining exhibit products at the conclusion of the show in Dallas, TX, and benefit from RMHD’s free donation management services. Your company also may qualify for a ...
These days, floor machines such as scrubbers, extractors, and burnishers are more or less required to efficiently clean and maintain any large facility. These integral pieces of custodial equipment are so ubiquitous that few in our industry pause to think about what makes them go. But look under the hood of any floor machine, and ...
Companies in the cleaning industry that operate beyond the borders of their headquarter country face a special challenge: Many countries, especially in Europe, are geographically close together. However, the nations’ cleaning markets and cultural customs can differ, even among neighbors. As local conditions also effect the business opportunities, it makes sense to analyze and compare ...
To better promote ISSA’s humanitarian objectives, ISSA Charities, ISSA’s charitable arm, has been reimagined, revitalized, and reinvigorated to do even more good! The exciting new ISSA Charities umbrella organization will officially launch at the ISSA Show North America 2018, October 29-November 1, in Dallas, TX. Philanthropy is Fun To help spread the word about the ...
We don’t give them much thought, but there is a lot more to safety signs than many jansan professionals may know. For instance, did you know that a safety sign should comply with both U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards? For instance, OSHA requirements state that certain ...
Today, there is an urgent call to action to make greener, healthier, and more sustainable choices for how we clean our facilities. In fact, for many building service contractors and facility managers, the implementation of green cleaning practices is not just an option; it’s an expectation. “People would be shocked to find out you weren’t ...
Manufacturing plants have a lot of moving parts, from heavy machinery and tools to finished products. If used or cared for improperly, these moving parts can spell trouble for an organization. Equipment can become damaged, non-compliance citations can be written by regulatory offices and, most importantly, employees can face physical harm. Employees are at the ...
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