Health & Safety

night cleaning

Keeping night cleaning workers safe

Night cleaning and maintenance work can make sense in some situations, but it comes with its own set of challenges and potential hazards.
EVS

Healthcare housekeeping & EVS in good hands

The Canadian Healthcare Housekeepers Association has observed pandemic pain – and progression.
COVID-19 school recommendations

CDC updates COVID-19 school recommendations

The recommendations for safe in-person learning for K–12 schools and early care programs have undergone a few changes.
schools

5 ways to create cleaner environments in schools

To ensure schools are taking the best first step forward, their cleaning operations should zero in on five key areas of focus.
flood cleanup

Ensuring safe and effective flood cleanup

Flood cause a host of problems for facility operators and cleanup crews, from foundational damage to mould.
hygiene

Removing barriers is critical to proper healthcare hand hygiene

What can be done to help facilitate greater hand hygiene?
hygiene

Using tech to improve washroom hygiene

Washrooms cannot be overlooked when it comes to the health and safety of patients, visitors, and staff.
commercial cleaning company

What are office managers looking for in a commercial cleaning company in 2022?

There are a few specifics office managers want to see.
ATP monitors

5 tips for using ATP monitors

ATP monitors are one of the most reliable indicators we have to measure cleaning performance, but they must be used properly.
retaining employees

4 tips for retaining employees and boosting morale

It's more critical than ever for businesses to provide a clean, enjoyable, and supportive work environment.
worker safety

8 essentials for worker safety

AFFLINK's Safety Supply Checklist outlines eight essentials for facility managers and workers.
PFAS

Green Seal bans all PFAS in cleaning products

PFAS chemicals can be so resistant to degradation that they could persist for hundreds of years; hence their nickname of "forever chemicals".
grease

Grease and degreasers: what you need to know

Most commercial kitchens share one thing in common: grease. That poses several risks.
germ hotspots

The germ hotspots to watch this travel season

Summer 2022 is expected to be a busy travel and tourism season, but that brings with it risks. It's vital to identify the germ hotspots.
clean schools

Creating a safe haven in clean schools

Traditionally, schools maintained their own janitorial staff on-site, but this is no longer optimal in many cases.
disinfection

The abuse of disinfection: Why zeal can be as harmful as negligence

Disinfection is vital, but being over-zealous can hinder rather than help.
flea infestation

Fighting off flea infestations

Flea invasions must be addressed because they are more than just a nuisance.