In this modern age of mounting legislation, environmental concerns, occupant health and safety and increasing onus on cost-efficiency, a facility manager's responsibilities and considerations are growing in complexity.
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The requirements for schools are shifting significantly towards eco-conscious and environmentally preferable practices.
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Steve Ashkin, founder of The Ashkin Group and often called the father of green cleaning, doesn’t mince words when it comes to sustainability.
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Kitchens are one of the top facility areas at risk of fires, along with electrical rooms and laundry areas.
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Airborne irritants can compromise indoor air quality (IAQ) in facilities, often triggering symptoms for those who suffer from allergies and asthma—about one out of every three people. Given the time most of us spend indoors, prioritizing IAQ is essential.
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While shelters are critical for the immediate safety and protection of displaced individuals, they also create conditions for spreading infectious diseases.
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Bodily fluids, such as saliva, urine, mucus, vomit, feces, and blood, are the most significant biohazard risk to cleaning professionals who maintain restrooms.
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Musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain are some of the common ailments experienced by workers.
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Research has shown that frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals can harm your respiratory and reproductive health and negatively affect your long-term well-being, including increasing the risk of congenital abnormalities and cancer.
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Noise-induced hearing loss is largely preventable when workers take the proper precautions, such as routinely wearing hearing protection.
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The difference between a properly trained healthcare cleaning team and an unprepared contractor can be measured in patient outcomes and regulatory violations.
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Dr. Macgregor-Skinner highlights why Myrtle Beach International Airport has become a model for other facilities worldwide, showing that with leadership, strategy, and buy-in at every level, world-class sanitation is achievable.
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In this episode of Straight Talk!, we explore the evolving world of professional cleaning through the lens of ergonomics, results-based cleaning, the value of cleaning, and ESG principles.
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Cleaning professionals facing challenges in finding eco-conscious products can take five steps to source the best products for their facility.
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Health touches everything from physical wellness to mental resilience, partnerships with healthcare teams, and individual employee empowerment.
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ISSA President Laurie Sewell joins ISSA Media Director Jeff Cross to explore the central theme that unites all corners of the cleaning and facility services world: health.
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