Isaac Johnson, Aramark Healthcare+ vice president of operations, explains the importance of environmental services (EVS) and housekeeping to the overall environment and care of a hospital.
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Cleaning workers risk exposure to biohazards and chemical hazards, as well as physical injuries from daily vacuuming, repetitive motions, frequent bending, and prolonged standing.
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In addition to putting your building occupants and company reputation at risk, pests can cause structural damage.
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To be professional, cleaning services and their employees must master a body of knowledge, skills, and behaviors to maintain a healthy and safe built environment and succeed in business.
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Achieving crystal-clear pool water is an intricate dance of diligence, technology, and science, with custodial professionals engaged in an ongoing battle against contaminants.
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Industry experts discuss the current and future state of indoor air quality, including technology to improve it, in this one-hour, fast-paced webinar, perfect for anyone involved in facility cleaning and maintenance.
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Learn about webinars, courses, and events offered by ISSA and the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ISSA.
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If your cleaning crews are servicing manufacturing areas with machinery that can emit hazardous energy, they need to protect themselves against the accidental release of energy.
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The solution for ensuring high-touch surfaces are as clean as they look is proper disinfection. Consider both active and inactive ingredients when choosing a disinfecting product.
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) lurk in thousands of common household and personal care products—especially cleaning products and disinfectants.
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Backup generators are essential for hospitals, as they face a critical demand for a constant and robust power supply.
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Although almost half of college students reported being hyperconscious of germs, the cleanliness of their college campus may not meet their expectations.
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Cross contamination is the spread or transfer of germs from one area, surface, or person to another, often through improper cleaning practices.
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In this episode of Straight Talk!, sponsored by TRUCE Software, Chad Howell, the company’s vice president of product management, joins TikTok influencer Amy Landers to discuss staying safer while on the job.
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For many decades, the FBI and other law enforcement organizations have taught us that if an active shooter enters a facility, we should run, hide, or fight. A better strategy might be to prepare, react, and recover.
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Whether the 2023–24 flu season will be mild or severe, the best plan of action is to adhere to your facility’s cleaning practices and protocols and encourage your employees and building occupants to receive their flu vaccinations.
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