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May 7, 2026

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EVS Input Is Crucial in Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections

Status keeps environmental services workers out of the patient safety conversation

Brookfield Zoo Custodial and Facilities Crews Win Pay Raise After Strike

May 6, 2026

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Wildfire Smoke May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer

Increased risk of lung, colorectal, breast, bladder, and blood cancer after wildfire exposure

Colorado Health Department to Text Tdap Vaccine Reminders

May 5, 2026

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New Hampshire Bill Prohibits Use of Scented Cleaners in State Buildings

Bill’s overbroad categorical restriction draws opposition

Hantavirus Purportedly Kills 3 on Cruise Ship

May 4, 2026

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ISSA Launches Registered Apprenticeship Program

Professional cleaning industry recognized as skilled trade

U.S. Green Building Council Names 2026 LEED for Cities Certification Cohort


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Are Apologies for a Service Failure Always the Best Policy?

Apologies backfire when consumers are not aware of the failure

Minimum Wage Battles Heat Up Nationwide

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New York City, and more are debating minimum wage

Hospital Antiseptics May Be Driving Resistance in Bacteria

After cleaning, traces of the antiseptic persisted on surfaces for at least 24 hours

On-site Workers Gaining Employment Optimism

Public Restrooms Provide a Positive Social Hub for Women

Nearly half of women have given a compliment to a stranger in a public restroom

Colorado Adopts Measures to Control 5 Priority Air Toxins

Half of U.S. Kids Are Breathing Dangerous Air Pollution

33.5 million children live in areas with poor air quality

CDC Head Rejects Study Reporting COVID-19 Vaccines Prevent Hospitalizations

Green Cleaning Mandates for Schools Growing

Green cleaning policies often require using eco-conscious products

ABM Achieves ISSA’s Highest-level CIMS Green Building + Sustainability Certification with Honors

Green Cleaners Boosting Market Surge in Green Surfactants and Emulsifiers

Sustainable chemistry and bio-based innovation driving green surfactants adoption

More Businesses Committed to Validated Emission Targets