Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 14th November 2024 Issue no. 1138
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Clean & Green Singapore Day 2024: A celebration of public hygiene and environmental stewardship
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The value of lightweight backpack vacuum cleaners in care homes
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P-Wave launches limited edition urinal screen for high-end hospitality venues
New EU legislation tightens sustainability reporting & clamps down on greenwashing:
New EU legislation - the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the EU Green Claims Directive - is to tighten sustainability reporting and combat greenwashing. The purpose of the legislation is to enhance transparency, accountability and sustainability in business practices. All businesses with operations or a market presence in the EU are affected. Lone workers face increased aggression, EcoOnline research finds
Robert Scott launches 100% compostable wipe for sustainable cleaning
Culture change: how becoming people-centric can transform a business
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Just like the cleaning workforce, truck drivers are given little recognition for the crucial part they play in everyone’s lives - in their case transporting essential goods from A to B – sometimes across several different countries before reaching their final destination. We’ve long known that, (well in the UK, at least) the facilities provided at truck stops are often totally inadequate, and this failing’s been highlighted this week with the publication of the Transport Focus Lorry Driver Facilities Survey, which found that 63% of drivers and 78% of logistics businesses were dissatisfied with the number of available stopping places in the UK and the quality of many of those that there are.
Logistics UK has jumped on the results, saying that this latest research reflects the official data showing that over 20% of the 21,234 lorries parked overnight close to motorways and major A-roads are forced to use lay-bys or industrial estates because designated lorry parks are full. Often these won’t have toilet facilities – let alone places to shower. Disgraceful, don’t you think? The organisation, which shapes and supports the industry and those working in it, has been pressing Government to address the shortage of parking and driver facilities for many years and now says it’s vital that there’s a change in attitudes toward, and increased recognition of, the strategic importance of road freight to the economy.
“The recent announcement of £12 million in joint Government and industry funding that will create 430 new lorry parking spaces was welcomed by our members but funding alone won't address the full range of causes behind this shortage,” it says. “Our members are hopeful that the proposed reforms to the planning system will reflect our calls for a greater emphasis on facilities and we will continue to work with Government to ensure drivers have the facilities they need. But even if they are not parking up overnight, rest is essential and drivers need to take legally mandated breaks so need appropriate places to stop. And irrespective of the legal requirements over driver hours, drivers are also entitled to access clean, safe and hygienic facilities in the same way that office workers need and expect during their working days. We have also been urging Government to ensure facilities are integral to any road investment schemes and the drivers in the logistics industry expect and deserve the same basic rights and facilities as workers in every other sector. Logistics drivers are the heroes of our sector, ensuring that goods arrive where they are needed, on time and in great condition with no fanfare, so it is extremely disappointing they are reporting widespread dissatisfaction with the number and quality of stopping places.”
Let’s hope we see huge improvements very soon, since what we’re offering currently, clearly isn’t anywhere near good enough.
 This Week's News
Safety Data Sheets: CHSA's new guide explains what to expect
To help users understand the format and structure of SDSs, the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association has produced a simple guide. It explains the SDS's function, as stated by the Health & Safety Executive, is to "describe the hazards the chemical presents, and give information on handling, storage and emergency measures in case of accident." The guide goes on to outline the content provided in each section. Tork becomes Headline Sponsor of 2024-2025 Loo of the Year Awards
This partnership with Tork, a global leader in professional hygiene, emphasises the Awards' commitment to promoting best practices in washroom quality, sustainability and user experience. It brings together two organisations with shared values and a joint mission to raise industry standards and promote sustainable practices in hygiene.  UK's 'The Cleaning Show' 2025, already 2,000sq.m bigger than 2023's offering
As the cleaning & hygiene sector continues to grow - currently valued at nearly £60bn in the UK alone, The Cleaning Show will bring together professionals from the contract cleaning, facilities management, healthcare, hospitality, transport, retail and public sectors. Sodexo and Phs Group help spread NHS England's potentially life-saving men's health message
Since the end of last year, as part of a major earlier cancer diagnosis drive, an NHS partnership with P-Wave has encouraged men to consult their GPs if they see blood in their urine. The collaboration has seen this important health message delivered directly to those at risk through a special message featured on P-Wave's Slant6 urinal mats.  ‘Cleanest Link’ celebrated at Lord Mayor’s Show
Highlighting the crucial role of cleanliness in maintaining the health and vibrancy of London and beyond, the float was a crowd favourite. Brain Corp's autonomous robot fleet hits 250bn sq.ft milestone
The milestone emphasises the global trend towards automation as industries around the world increasingly move to intelligent robotic solutions to optimise operations and address rising workforce challenges.  Work just got harder for Carlisle!
In addition to Soft FM services, Carlisle will now provide both planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and station improvements across various disciplines, including but not limited to electrical, mechanical and fabric services.
This alliance aims to deploy EvaClean's Infection Prevention System as well as FlashDry Industrial Absorbents, along with other pioneering cleaning products, to countries spanning Greece, Cyprus, Romania, Germany, France, Austria, Italy, Ireland, the UK, the Middle East and beyond.  The Clean Space acquires Cynergi
This acquisition is the company's largest to date increasing its turnover by around 30% and providing customers with enhanced service capabilities and a broader support network. The Cleanzine Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of The Cleanzine. If you would like to run a search of the The Cleanzine web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at The Cleanzine:
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Our weekly updated Hospital Hygiene features current developments and product solutions cleaning and hygiene industry manufacturers are coming up with. Read More. Recent UK News
Soapbox: Gavin Graveson, Chief Executive Officer, Veolia UK & Ireland
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Christeyns Food Hygiene acquires cleaning and disinfection partner
Kingston Council awards environmental services contract to Veolia
Expanded partnership means Atlas will enhance Bright Horizons’ nurseries nationwide
This marks a significant growth from the initial contract in 2016, which covered 15 nurseries. Simon Wells appointed as Phs Wastekit's national operations manager
Landmark partnership for sustainable food waste management
BICSc experts share industry insights at Clean & Tidy Home Show
Proud moment as Slicker Recycling officially receives King's Award
OCS UK secures four-year contract with Alstom for Voyager fleet cleaning services
This new contract enhances OCS's existing portfolio of services for Alstom, further solidifying its partnership with the Rolling Stock manufacturer and train services provider. Safe methods of isolation of platform controls on mobile elevating work platforms
The investigation is ongoing but in the meantime, the HSE has been working with the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) to develop the following guidance on the safe methods of isolation of platform controls for MEWPs. |
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