Cleaning for Health & Safety Archives - ISSA | The Worldwide Cleaning Organization https://www.issa.com/category/articles/cleaning-for-health-safety/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:11:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Revolutionizing Cleanability in Healthcare: The Power of Collaborative Focus Groups for Effective Solutions https://www.issa.com/articles/revolutionizing-cleanability-in-healthcare-the-power-of-collaborative-focus-groups-for-effective-solutions/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:09:01 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48775 Everything begins with design—whether the design of the built environment or of the products used for patient care—critical decisions made during this phase, in particular.

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]]> 3M’s “Green Works” docuseries spotlights how green jobs can help drive a more sustainable future https://www.issa.com/industry-news/3ms-green-works-docuseries-spotlights-how-green-jobs-can-help-drive-a-more-sustainable-future/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:49:40 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48218 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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]]> EPA Unveils Additional Safer Choice Label for Safer, More Sustainable Cleaning for Outdoor Use https://www.issa.com/industry-news/epa-unveils-additional-safer-choice-label-for-safer-more-sustainable-cleaning-for-outdoor-use/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:54:27 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48216 Today, Sept. 18, as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to prevent pollution and empower people to find products with ingredients that are safer for public health and the environment, the agency launched an Outdoor Use Safer Choice label. This new label expands on EPA’s existing Safer Choice label and would identify outdoor ...

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]]> DIAL® PROFESSIONAL Versa™ Dispensing System https://www.issa.com/articles/dial-professional-versa-dispensing-system/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:36:47 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48040 Designed to enhance your facility with a modern yet timeless design - the simple yet sophisticated shape works with all your amenity and hand care dispensing needs from body washes, shampoos, conditioners, soaps, sanitizers and lotions. Economical It eliminates the need to replace small amenity bottles and soap bars in every room or scrub soap ...

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]]> Data-Driven Cleaning: Putting the numbers and Statistics into practice https://www.issa.com/articles/data-driven-cleaning-putting-the-numbers-and-statistics-into-practice/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 01:08:28 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47902 It’s a very exciting time to be in the cleaning industry. More companies are embracing data-driven practices not just as a trend but as a necessity to enhance their service quality and operational efficiency. Protecting the indoor environment and human health is critical to our effectiveness. The cleaning industry no longer simply sells labor or ...

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]]> Clearing the Air: Identifying the elephant in the room https://www.issa.com/articles/clearing-the-air-identifying-the-elephant-in-the-room/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:32:33 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47890 Are we looking at indoor air quality (IAQ) incorrectly—seeing only parts of the picture based on our roles as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians, janitorial contractors, building managers, engineers, tenants, or occupants? How we view IAQ matters. If we look at its challenges separately, we miss improvements and undersize change. It calls to ...

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]]> How Inconsistent IFUs can Lead to Regulatory Fines and Patient Safety Risks https://www.issa.com/articles/how-inconsistent-ifus-can-lead-to-regulatory-fines-and-patient-safety-risks/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:43:59 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47748 The responsibility to efficiently and effectively clean and disinfect healthcare facilities to support patient safety and reduce healthcare-acquired infections is a top priority. It falls on the shoulders of many healthcare facility professionals. These professionals are required by regulatory agencies to follow IFUs and care and maintenance guidelines created by manufacturers. If they don’t, fines ...

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]]> The Impact of PFAS Regulations on the Cleaning Industry https://www.issa.com/articles/the-impact-of-pfas-regulations-on-the-cleaning-industry/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:21:31 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47372 Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been widely used in various industries around the globe, including the cleaning industry. However, due to their potential environmental and health risks, many U.S. states have implemented or are considering implementing regulations to restrict or ban the use of PFAS. States Taking Action ...

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]]> Period Positive Workplace See Positive Impact on Employees https://www.issa.com/articles/period-positive-workplace-see-positive-impact-on-employees/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:57:17 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47044 On May 28, 2023, the Period Positive Workplace (PPW) Initiative was launched. This worldwide program encourages workspaces and facilities to provide access to menstrual products for employees. To date PPW has recruited 173 Period Positive Workplaces across 40 countries. On June 10, Days for Girls (DfG) released a report of the impact seen by these workplaces. Data from managers in these workspaces ...

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]]> Using Cleaning Products https://www.issa.com/articles/using-cleaning-products/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 01:45:46 +0000 https://issa.com/using-cleaning-products/ Professional cleaners must understand how the cleaning products and their ingredients work and the science behind them.

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