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chemicals

Preventing occupational disease when working with chemicals

When chemicals are used, stored, or generated in the workplace, there are unique hazards.
healthy building strategies

The health of your building matters

A new report from CfAD, in collaboration with QuadReal Property Group, points to the positive ways healthy building strategies can drive value in real estate.
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.
environmental hygiene

Healthcare facilities know they lack in environmental hygiene

A study found 98% of healthcare facilities surveyed are not meeting the full HEH guidelines offered by the World Health Organization.
water

The future of water in buildings is smart

Water creates levels of risk throughout all stages of a building’s life cycle and is a major cause of loss during and after construction.
coalition

ISSA, IWBI form new coalition for workplace health and safety

The new coalition aims to help businesses and organizations better afford and implement health and safety improvements in workplaces.
office cleaning

Execs identify office cleaning as most important incentive to workers

C-suite executives recognize that ensuring adequate office cleaning is vital to workers' willingness to return to the workplace.
hand hygiene

Inconvenience largely to blame for lack of hand hygiene

A recent GP PRO study found five factors related to inconvenience prevent healthcare workers from following protocols.
confined space

How to ensure safe work in a confined space

Knowing how to mitigate the risks involved in working in a confined space is vital.
cleaning product

Don’t rely on social media for cleaning product storage tips

The American Cleaning Institute is calling for social media platforms to stop the spread of unsafe trends.
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.
ventilation

Ventilation has become a recognized priority for infection control

Experts say controlling air quality and flow will be key to the fight against future viruses.
UV-C light

Safely using UV-C light to disinfect indoor spaces

Historically, there have been two strategies to address the safety concerns with using UV-C light to disinfect air in occupied spaces.
disinfecting

Five tips for safe and effective disinfecting

With the worst of the pandemic hopefully in the rearview for good, cleaning professionals are re-evaluating what they have done right.