Articles – Manufacturing

How Inconsistent IFUs can Lead to Regulatory Fines and Patient Safety Risks

By |2024-08-06T09:45:50-05:00August 6, 2024|

The responsibility to efficiently and effectively clean and disinfect healthcare facilities to support patient safety and reduce healthcare-acquired infections is a top priority. It falls on the shoulders of many healthcare facility professionals. These professionals are required by regulatory agencies to follow IFUs and care and maintenance guidelines created by manufacturers. If they don’t, fines ...

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Forging Cancer Connections Through Cleaning

By |2024-08-01T13:31:06-05:00August 1, 2024|

From house cleaning to heartfelt connections: one volunteer’s journey Kathleen Albertson, a Philadelphia native, has woven compassion into the fabric of her community. Surviving domestic abuse fueled her commitment to women’s issues, inspiring her unwavering pledge to support those in need. “As I got better, I swore I would never not help someone in need,” ...

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ISSA Updates “Summary of State and Federal VOC Limits”: 2024 Edition Ensures Compliance Advantage

By |2024-07-23T16:48:28-05:00July 23, 2024|

Keeping pace with the ever-evolving landscape of VOC regulations is paramount for ISSA members in the cleaning industry. Accurate and up-to-date information is your key to compliance. That's why we're excited to announce the release of the latest edition of our highly regarded resource, "Summary of State and Federal VOC Limits for Institutional and Consumer ...

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California Moves Closer to Revising Short Form Warning Requirements: Impact on the Cleaning Industry

By |2024-07-12T18:25:31-05:00July 12, 2024|

California's Proposition 65 has long been a topic of concern for businesses operating in the state, including those in the cleaning industry. The recent progress made by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) in revising the short form warning requirements under Proposition 65 is a significant development. Recently, OEHHA published its most ...

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Period Positive Workplace See Positive Impact on Employees

By |2024-07-16T20:47:30-05:00June 28, 2024|

On May 28, 2023, the Period Positive Workplace (PPW) Initiative was launched. This worldwide program encourages workspaces and facilities to provide access to menstrual products for employees. To date PPW has recruited 173 Period Positive Workplaces across 40 countries. On June 10, Days for Girls (DfG) released a report of the impact seen by these workplaces. Data from managers in these workspaces ...

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Innovation and Technology in 2024

By |2024-07-16T20:49:04-05:00June 12, 2024|

An insider’s look at the innovations and technology that impacts the cleaning industry now and what to expect in the future.

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Save Money—and the Environment

By |2024-06-17T20:03:26-05:00June 7, 2024|

Explore six sustainability approaches the cleaning industry can adopt, emphasizing informed consumerism and technology utilization.

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Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom

By |2024-07-16T20:50:26-05:00June 5, 2024|

How can cleaning industry professionals transform raw data into valuable information, knowledge, and wisdom?

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From Idea to Impact

By |2024-06-17T20:02:16-05:00May 31, 2024|

ISSA member profile spotlighting Rozalado Services and Route and their journey to success in the cleaning industry.

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Membership is for Everyone

By |2024-06-17T20:01:56-05:00May 29, 2024|

ISSA President Matt Schenk discusses why his company, Midlab Inc., became a member of the worldwide cleaning industry association.

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