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Healthy Schools Campaign and ISSA Announce Five-Year Partnership

For more than a decade, Healthy Schools Campaign and partners have been changing the way schools are cleaned—with benefits for students, staff and the environment. Now, HSC is partnering with ISSA to expand their work and broaden their reach.

The HSC is thrilled to announce a five-year partnership with ISSA to promote green cleaning to the […]

April 28th, 2016|

How To Continue Your Cleaning Education

The following article appeared on Cleanlink. It contains some good ideas for those of us in the cleaning industry.  To continue your education, click on our Events menu and sign up for our CITS (Cleaning Industry Training Standard) education courses!

Why do I believe that continuous education is so important in the custodial industry? Partly […]

April 6th, 2016|

Are You Ready for the GHS Final Deadline?

 

GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals) has been on the minds of companies for the last few years. But now, with the June 1, 2016 final deadline fast approaching, compliance with these new regulations needs to be top of mind.

So as you get ready, here are some tips from OSHA […]

March 21st, 2016|

The Deadline for ANSI First Aid Kit Compliance Is Approaching!

Make sure you have the supplies you need to fulfill the new American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard. In June of 2015, ANSI and International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) updated the American National Standard—Minimum Requirements for Workplace First Aid Kits and Supplies (ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2015) with an effective date of June 17, 2016. Read on to […]

March 17th, 2016|

Mitigate the Risk of Costly Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents

Imagine the impact signs have on us today. We use signs to direct us while driving; find groceries at the store; warn us of potential hazards. With so many signs around, is it no surprise that some signs are just blatantly ignored?

When it comes to reducing the risk of slip and fall injuries, the […]

February 24th, 2016|

Soap and water do the trick to stop spread of infection

According to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention, frequent hand washing is the number one way to prevent the spread of infections. But what kind of soap is appropriate? And what about using hand sanitizers?

Why not antibacterial soap?

“The simple answer is that plain soap and running water coupled with good technique are just […]

February 23rd, 2016|

Critical Germ Touchpoints in Education Facilities

When it comes to effective cleaning in school facilities, what most people think about first is the restrooms. In fact, studies have found that parents, when visiting a college or university their son or daughter is considering, invariably visit the restrooms to examine their cleanliness. The reasoning is: clean restrooms mean a well-run school; […]

February 19th, 2016|

Sucession Planning for BSCs

Did you know that more than half of all privately owned businesses have no formal succession plan in place?
Identifying and grooming future leadership is crucial to the success and longevity of any businesses.

 Click here to read an informative brochure published by Tornado addressing this issue.

 

February 19th, 2016|

Top Trends for BSCs

As the scene of our industry continues to change, what can BSCs look forward to?  Note what one authority says:  Click here

 

February 19th, 2016|

Floor Safety:

Did you know that slip-and-fall accidents are the leading cause of injuries in lawsuits against property owners? These accidents can be painful for all involved. The Department of Justice estimates that each year about $4 billion are awarded to compensate injury victims in these premise liability cases. And in some cases, punitive damages are […]

February 17th, 2016|