health and safety

Worksites where employees are at risk of injuries from chemicals, dust, and/or flammable materials require the immediate availability of eyewash stations and safety showers.

Around one in five Americans experience difficulties using soap or hand towel dispensers due to an injury, health condition, or physical capability.

Target germ hotspots and optimize cleaning frequencies by pinpointing high-touch and high-traffic areas most prone to harboring germs.

Quick action to clean and disinfect potentially contaminated surfaces or objects can be critical to help prevent the spread of norovirus.

Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner shares what separation from the WHO means for ISSA and its member organizations.

Biofilms are clusters of living, reproducing microorganisms that adhere to just about any type of surface—wet or dry.

By renting the appropriate lift, you can safely and cost-effectively complete your facility's festive vision, keeping the season jolly.

In this episode of Straight Talk!, sponsored by Spartan Chemical Co., the discussion centers on a crucial topic impacting the future of the cleaning industry—protecting health and embracing green cleaning and sustainability.

While it’s great that handwashing is getting the love and attention it deserves, it raises the question of why hand drying isn’t.

Increased demand for PPE is largely being driven by growing worker safety awareness, as well as a surge in demand in the healthcare, military, and law enforcement sectors following the COVID-19 pandemic—particularly for equipment such as masks, gloves, and gowns.

Cleaning workers risk exposure to biohazards and chemical hazards, as well as physical injuries from daily vacuuming, repetitive motions, frequent bending, and prolonged standing. 

A significant number of older Americans are now and will continue to go to work, dine out, attend live events, and travel the country. In all probability, they will be using public restrooms while doing so.