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Another State Blocks Heat Protections for Workers

Florida joins Texas in halting local attempts to create protective rules.

Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law that bans local governments from creating protections for workers who labor...

Building a Happy and Loyal Cleaning Team
April 15, 2024 Alison Wood

Building a Happy and Loyal Cleaning Team

Business and Management

Pay, benefits, and upward mobility within your organization are key to your employee retention strategy. Job candidates also look for positions that offer recognition, flexibility, and meaningful work.

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Washing Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Down the Drain Failed to Stop Spread in Hospitals

New study finds transmission risk of multidrug-resistant bacteria appeared highest in hospital sinks.

A new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control spotlighted the particular vulnerability for contamination through sinks and other water sources in a hospital setting. The...

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CDC Quickens Ability to Respond to Health Threats

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its updated Public Health Data Strategy for 2024-2025 and a companion 2023 Lookback...

Jerred Attanasio at Spartan
April 11, 2024 Sponsored by Spartan Chemical Company

CleanCheck: The BSC’s Secret to Compliance, Safety, and Employee Retention

Facility Management

In this episode of Straight Talk!, Jerred Attanasio, the director of building service contractors at Spartan Chemical Company, tells us how you can level up your training efforts with CleanCheck in your company.

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ISSA Announces Latest Round of CIMS Advanced by GBAC Certifications

ISSA Announces Latest Round of CIMS Advanced by GBAC Certifications

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is pleased to announce 24 ISSA member companies have successfully achieved Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS)...

PFAS

New Ruling Aims to Cut PFAS from U.S. Government Custodial Contracts

According to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) press release, the Biden-Harris Administration is directing U.S. government contractors to purchase cleaning products for federal buildings that are free of toxic “forever chemicals.”

According to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) press release, the Biden-Harris Administration is directing U.S. government contractors to purchase cleaning...

Workplace injury

What States Accumulated the Highest Fines for Workplace Safety Violations

More than $1B has been issued in penalties for safety breaches since 2014.

A recent study from Ohio personal injury law firm John Fitch analyzing workplace safety across the U.S. unveiled North Dakota...

Registration Now Open for the ISSA Hygieia Networking & Leadership Conference in Ohio

Registration Now Open for the ISSA Hygieia Networking & Leadership Conference in Ohio

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, join the ISSA Hygieia Network for its upcoming networking and leadership conference—Workplace Allies: The Power...

IICRC Unscripted video
April 9, 2024 Jeff Cross

IICRC Introduces Global Business Insurance Program for Certified Firms

Business and Management

In this episode of Unscripted, Jeff Cross, ISSA Media Director, interviews The Helios Group's Joseph Hoffman and Leon Walker-Metts to showcase the benefits of this program and how easy it is for certified firms to take advantage of it.

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EVS worker with spray bottle
April 9, 2024 Emily Rosenberg

Debating Dilutable Vs. Ready-to-Use Disinfectants in Healthcare

Products

An important choice that environmental services (EVS) management must make lies between the use of dilutable disinfectant products versus ready-to-use (RTU) versions.

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Cleaning Industry Representatives Gather on Capitol Hill for Key Discussions with Congress Members

Cleaning Industry Representatives Gather on Capitol Hill for Key Discussions with Congress Members

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, today announced that industry leaders will convene on Capitol Hill April 10-11 for the 2024...