Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 13th June 2013 Issue no. 578
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Products Study: Hospital laundering practices may expose patients to infection-causing bacteria
Workshop showcases how antibacterial products are judged effective Antibacterial experts and manufacturers of antibacterial soaps are showcasing the latest methods for demonstrating the effectiveness of antibacterial hand soaps and sanitisers in killing disease-causing germs. Europe Gesture Recognition & Touchless Sensing: worth $4.82 Billion by 2018 Analysts say that Sensing Technology is driven by several factors, such as: * Hygiene Trojan batteries and watering system to equip new Pacific Floorcare auto-scrubber
Sobeys of Canada teams with Betco and Quick Request to improve store cleanliness Sobeys, one of Canada's largest grocery retailers, has partnered with cleaning specialist Betco, to adopt a cutting-edge smartphone technology called Quick Request, to better manage the cleanliness and appearance of Sobeys stores. Romex launches new module to manage risk to drivers According to the Health & Safety Executive's 'Driving at Work' publication, the biggest cause of occupational fatality is driving on business. There are more than 20 people killed and a further 250 seriously injured every week. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents states that: "Drivers who were using a mobile phone were nine times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident," while the National Safety Council in the US notes that: Trojan Battery adds REMS batteries to network of distributors for France Trojan Battery Company, the renowned manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has announced a distribution agreement with REMS Batterie Industrielle Services, expanding Trojan's presence in France. As a Trojan authorised master distributor, REMS joins Accus Plus to distribute and service Trojan deep-cycle batteries in the region. WFBSC's first CEO Forum takes place in Rome The World Federation of Building Service Contractors held its first CEO Forum in Rome recently. Building Service Industry leaders from as far afield as the US, Brazil, Japan and Germany discussed two fundamental issues for the future of the BSC sector. 'Greenness' - a way to prove your products' claims! The European Commission has proposed EU-wide methods for companies to measure and communicate their 'greenness' and the environmental footprint of their products. The voluntary scheme, called Building the Single Market for Green Products, will make use of the EU Joint Research Centre's controversial 'lifecycle assessment' method (LCA) for calculating the environmental performance of a product. Georgia-Pacific to acquire Buckeye Technologies Buckeye Technologies and Georgia-Pacific have announced that they have reached a definitive agreement for Georgia-Pacific to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Buckeye Technologies' common stock, as well as its five manufacturing facilities, global sales offices and approximately 1,200 employees, for $37.50 per share in cash. The transaction, subject to completion, is valued at approximately $1.5 billion, including debt. |
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 148 countries worldwide! As my daughter Melissa and I were loading up the car on Tuesday to take a myriad of unwanted items and garden waste along to our local amenity tip for recycling, she remarked how lucky we are to live so close to what is known locally as 'the dump' and wondered what other people do, who don't have a similar facility within easy driving distance of their homes. We arrived at the gates at 17.25, only to find that they'd shut 10 minutes earlier, which surprised us both as the facility used to remain open until 20.00 in the Summer. "No wonder people flytip!" she exclaimed. I know our local authorities have had to make cutbacks, but can't help agreeing with my daughter that closing the dump before residents have a chance to get home from work and join the queue to unload their rubbish is false economy...Surely the cost of removing rubbish that has been dumped where it shouldn't, is far more expensive than paying someone a few hours overtime each week-night to ensure that those who've made the effort to 'do the right thing' are supported in their efforts, rather than thwarted! Please get in touch either by emailing me or posting a comment on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/Cleanzine Yours, This Week's News
Healthcare cleaning chief calls for national training & qualifications for cleaners in NHS hospitals The Association of Healthcare Cleaning Professionals' National Chair Denise Foster is calling for the introduction of nationally recognised qualifications and training standards for all NHS cleaning staff. Currently no vocational qualifications are required to work as a cleaner in the NHS and many hospital cleaners start work with little knowledge or understanding of the complex processes involved. Profits down as UK cleaning firms feel the pinch A study into the profitability of the UK's largest Cleaning Equipment & Materials companies has revealed a widening gap between firms making outstanding profits and those losing money. SCA Hygiene Products has announced the migration of two of its key brands into one. Lotus Professional, a brand of former Georgia-Pacific EMEA, will migrate to the existing SCA Tork brand. This means Lotus Professional products are set to have new Tork names and packaging. However, inside the pack nothing has changed and customers will find the same quality products. Soapbox: Lyn Crowther FCMI,FBICSc, Founder/Owner, Cleanwise Training and Management, asks: Why Choose the CSSA Management Diploma? How many employers can be confident that they are producing the managers and leaders they need for the future? Hill-Rom launches new hospital hand hygiene monitoring solution Nearly every major public health organisation agrees that ineffective hand-hygiene (hand washing or using disinfecting sprays, wipes or gels) is one of the most significant contributors to the problem of hospital-acquired infections. Outdoor area maintenance an important part of CMS 2013 Berlin Be it green area maintenance, clearing leaves, providing winter access or cleaning forecourts, as far as the specialists of the cleaning trade are concerned, outdoor area maintenance is an integral part of the cleaning, maintenance and conservation work required in maintaining a property - and the international cleaning trade fair CMS 2013 Berlin will be showing the machines and equipment, cleaning agents and disinfectants needed to ensure the best results. Street cleaning machines in India 'not fit for purpose' The Times of India is carrying a story about cleaning equipment being 'left to rot' in Varanasi, India, but unlike the proverbial UK cleaning cupboard in which unused equipment is often found to reside, this equipment isn't a cheap and ineffective chemical or difficult-to-use small machine, but two expensive street cleaning machines that don't appear to be fit for purpose, which were purchased two and a half years ago. Ecolab expands research centre in Brazil Ecolab, has doubled the size of its Research, Development & Engineering (RD&E) Centre in Campinas, São Paulo, taking it to 1,300 square metres. In Kind Direct Charity Household Essentials Campaign - urgent stock appeal Throughout June and July, In Kind Direct is running an urgent campaign for stock donations from the industry. Proandre launches new range of stainless steel products Proandre strives to offer the market the most innovative and cutting edge solutions, responding to customer needs with products that combine design and quality. Rome to the Dome - pedal power style! For some years now, intrepid cyclists have been taking on the challenge of riding from the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, to St Paul's Cathedral ('the Dome') in London, England, raising huge sums for various charities. On Saturday, a group is going to embark on this epic journey all over again. For some it will be a fairly regular trip, while others won't know what they're letting themselves in for... 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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Facilities management industry bodies plan to unite in one representative body The British Institute of Facilities Management, Asset Skills, the Facilities Management Association and the Cleaning & Support Services Association have agreed to the concept of forming one single and united body to represent facilities management & support services. As the facilities management and support services profession and industry have matured and evolved, so too must the bodies representing and leading them. This proposed merger recognises the growing demand for a stronger, unified and collective voice that represents and promotes what is a fundamental component of our economy and day to day businesses. The crucial role the Government believes apprenticeships will have in revitalising the economy and jobs market was emphasised yesterday by the Facilities Management sector which has pledged 10,020 Apprenticeships and 11,192 Work Inspiration placements by 2015 at The FM Big Conversation hosted by Richard Sykes, CEO of ISS UK and Ireland. |