Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 13th July 2023 Issue no. 1073
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 International News
Products Cintas opens voting in 2023 America's Best Restroom contest
 ISS’s international 'Belonging in the Workplace' survey reveals worrying trend
Soapbox: The afterlife of plastic bottles
'Most plastic bottles today are made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic. Estimates are that about 500 billion PET plastic bottles, most made to contain beverages, are manufactured annually. Indoor pollution: raising concerns
ETS announces new appointments and governance model
Changes to the organisation's governance model see the introduction of a non-executive rotating presidency elected among the members of the board, together with an executive director general. Goodway innovative solutions for production facilities
"The world would like to forget Covid and return to normal like a pandemic never happened. And that's understandable. But we should not overcompensate and forget that bacteria, fungi, and viruses of myriad types are still with us and will continue to cause harm locally and occasionally globally. Daytime cleaning in practice: a new reality for the European cleaning industry
ISSA Show North America 2023 opens registration
Showcasing the latest products and innovations and providing engaging education, the event will offer numerous networking opportunities to help people grow their businesses and advance their careers. Aldi facility in Scotland keeps roof safe from seagulls with laser bird deterrent
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“For the want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of a horse the rider was lost. For want of a rider the message was lost. For want of a message the battle was lost. For want of a battle the kingdom was lost. And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.” The proverb is something I recall from childhood; my websearch - to brush up on the words and to ‘honour’ the author - taught me that similar versions are recorded in many languages, so although I daren’t attribute it, I feel you’ll likely be familiar with it and its message that we all need to be aware of the potential grave consequences of doing something, (or not doing something) that may initially seem inconsequential.
My play on this today is that if young people were educated by their parents and in their schools, to have respect for their environment and other people, and if the judiciary got tough on those who ignored those teachings and properly punished those who think it's ok to drop litter, a man wouldn’t have died, a couple wouldn’t have lost their only son and Serco wouldn’t have just been fined almost a quarter of a million pounds for causing the man’s death. Yes. Serco has been fined £240,000 after Tony Skerratt, 44, from Enfield, was killed when the lorry in which he was a passenger crashed into litter picking vans on a dual carriageway in Norfolk. The vans had been moving along the road slowly, stopping from time to time to allow bags of rubbish to be collected by Serco employees. The Health & Safety Executive found Serco failed in its health & safety management of litter picking activities on high-speed dual carriageways, by not providing its employees with appropriate work instructions to ensure the litter picking activity was safe and by failing to supervise and monitor the high-risk activity to ensure it was carried out safely.
Tony’s family has been quoted as being relieved that justice has been served while the HSE inspector involved in the case also seems blissfully unaware that the Serco team shouldn’t have needed to be litter picking in the first place. And while I agree that safe working practices should be followed at all times, my personal view is that the real culprit/s, i.e. whoever dropped the litter - got off scot-free and left someone else to carry the can. What’s gone wrong with society and when are we going to wise up?
Yours,
        This Week's News
Entries for UK's premier cleaning awards open next Tuesday
Created more than 30 years ago, the biennial Golden Service Awards is one of the most prestigious events and success in them is one of the most sought-after accolades in the facilities management and cleaning industry across a variety of sectors, including healthcare, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, education, leisure and office.  BCC elects new chair and deputy chair
Delia is a well-known and respected figure in the industry, having worked in the sector for 45 years and in fields including both the public and private sectors and the cleaning, health, hospitality, commercial, education and training sectors.   CHSA publishes report on sustainability initiatives in the cleaning industry
"Sustainability is one of the biggest issues facing our industry," explains Lorcan Mekitarian, chair of the CHSA. "Buyers want to do the right thing but knowing what to specify and differentiating sustainable solutions from greenwashing is not easy. Buyers often lack the time or resources to get it right. Our report is designed to help."  Kärcher Professional UK launches used equipment service
Kärcher Used provides a cost-effective, sustainable solution for businesses looking to purchase quality commercial cleaning equipment on a budget. The service offers a wide range of preowned professional equipment, from scrubber dryers to pressure washers, vacuums to floor sweepers, all refurbished by Kärcher engineers and delivered free to anywhere in mainland UK with a Kärcher warranty. ACI recognised with 2023 Clarion Award for 'Class of Clean'
 GumBusters' achievements reach lofty heights!
 Hako: Full steam ahead in the Waterjet Technology sector
To ensure that all customers can benefit from the advantages of Hako's renowned services, von Oertzen GmbH has been 100% merged with Hako GmbH since 12th June, 2023.  Union celebrated between Ketek and Floorpul
The two companies thus complement each other's industrial and commercial strategies, benefiting from each other's prestigious, market-established brands, but also jointly consolidating their market position. New Alsace biomethane plant cuts waste while producing energy
Nabbed! Metropolitan Police Service sees that Churchill serves three years minimum
Churchill already had significant experience in the blue light sector, understood the security sensitivities around people engagement, and was adept at complex mobilisations. Tissue manufacturer fined £1million after employee loses an eye A Welsh company that manufactures kitchen and toilet tissue paper has been fined £1million after an employee was seriously injured when he was struck in the face by a crane hook. In November 2019, the man, who worked for Sofidel UK based in Neath, was attempting to free a paper reel, which had become stuck on the exit rails of a paper machine, by using an overhead crane. During the operation, part of the crane contacted the spinning reel, causing the crane hook to swing violently - striking the man in the face. He suffered the loss of an eye and nine teeth, also sustaining multiple fractures to his face. 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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