Monthly Archives: June 2022

ISSA Advocacy Fund Launches Annual Campaign

By |2024-03-11T15:44:08-05:00June 16, 2022|

As our nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the ISSA Advocacy Fund (IAF) is launching its second annual fundraising campaign. As the only trade association representing the entire cleaning supply chain, we intend to use the IAF to build on our important advocacy work on behalf of the cleaning industry. Contributions in any amount are ...

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IAEE and GBAC Expand Partnership to Add Infection Disease Awareness Education for Events Professionals

By |2024-03-11T15:44:08-05:00June 16, 2022|

The Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) are expanding their partnership to include GBAC’s Infection Disease Awareness Course in IAEE’s Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) Learning Program for exhibition and events professionals. IAEE will offer the Infection Disease Awareness Course from GBAC Academy, ...

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Don’t Miss Next Weeks’ Free Floor Care Webinar

By |2024-03-11T15:44:07-05:00June 15, 2022|

Register now for CMM’s free educational webinar Create a Clean & Safe Shine: Real Solutions for Sticky and Slippery Floors at 11 a.m. CT on Wednesday, June 22. Join CMM and floor care and safety experts Mike Sawchuk of Sawchuk Consulting and Russell Kendzior, founder and chairman of the board of the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), to learn ...

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OSHA Issues Reminder to Protect Workers During Heatwave

By |2024-03-11T15:44:07-05:00June 15, 2022|

As much of the country suffers through an intense heatwave this week, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is issuing reminders for employers to protect their workers from heat injuries through its Water Rest Shade message. OSHA offers practical tips and advice to help employees avoid heat exhaustion, heat stroke, ...

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VA Renews Deal With Medline

By |2024-03-11T15:44:06-05:00June 15, 2022|

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded Medline Industries Inc. a contract to serve as the sole distributor of non-pharmaceutical medical supplies for the VA’s Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) program. The US$150 million-per-year deal calls for Medline to deliver more than 4.5 million supplies directly to U.S. veterans’ homes, including diabetes and incontinence ...

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UMF Names Aramark Associate Top Hygiene Specialist

By |2024-03-11T15:44:06-05:00June 15, 2022|

Lisa Gross has been named the recipient of UMF Corp.’s 2022 Hygiene Specialist® Excellence Award. Now in its 13th year, UMF’s annual award highlights the contributions of environmental services (EVS) departments in reducing preventable health care-associated infections (pHAIs). Gross, a custodial service associate with Aramark Healthcare+, has served Methodist Dallas Medical Center for more than five years. ...

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Can Authentic Green Products Come from ‘Bad’ Companies?

By |2024-01-05T22:22:27-06:00June 15, 2022|

The cleaning industry is comprised of outstanding companies, many of whom are rightly recognized as global leaders. These are indeed “good” companies that are valued by their customers, treat their employees with respect and pay them equitably, are conscientious about their communities and the environment, and excel financially. These “good” companies represent 99% or more ...

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Kimberly-Clark Names New GM for United Kingdom

By |2024-03-11T15:44:05-05:00June 14, 2022|

Kimberly-Clark Professional™ has appointed Craig Bowman general manager for the company’s operations in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Bowman has been with Kimberly-Clark for more than 14 years. He began his career with the company as a college intern and has held various positions in sales and marketing in the Middle East and Europe, Facilities Management ...

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BSCAI Seeks Submissions for 2022 CLEAN Awards

By |2024-03-11T15:44:05-05:00June 14, 2022|

The Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) is now accepting nominations for its 2022 CLEAN Awards. The annual awards program honors BSCAI members for their contributions to the association. This year’s award categories include: BSCAI Cleaning for Health Award® Building Service Employee of the Year Award, presented by Hillyard Inc. Skip Marsden Education Excellence Award Walter ...

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Essity Survey Finds Employees Want Green Offices

By |2024-03-11T15:44:04-05:00June 14, 2022|

A survey from Essity Professional Hygiene of 2,000 U.S. office workers who have returned to the office at least part time found that 75% want a more environmentally friendly office. The survey revealed that respondents have become more invested in sustainable and green practices as about half of them (51%) became more eco-conscious when working ...

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