Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 13th November 2014 Issue no. 649
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! Cleaning has been in the news a great deal more than usual this week – and particularly so yesterday with the dramatic rescue of a window cleaning team from outside the 69th floor of the World Trade Centre in Manhattan. I’m always saying that cleaning isn’t the easiest job in the world and while cleaning the windows of a tall building must have its benefits in terms of fantastic views and lots of fresh air - as well as providing the cleaners with the ‘wow factor’ when telling others about the work they do, that’s only as long as things are going well. Well actually, that last point takes on even greater importance when things aren’t going well and I should imagine that those involved in yesterday’s drama will be dining out on their experience for months to come! For those that missed it, the cleaners’ cradle appeared to have become dislodged and was left swinging in the wind, almost vertically on what appeared to be just one cable, with the two cleaners inside it. I can only imagine what they must have been going through while awaiting rescue, which came after about two hours when a hole was cut in a window to enable the men to climb from the cradle and into the building. You can see the action, at www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-30031157 Elsewhere, Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride, Scotland, has come under fire following three inspections by the Healthcare Environment Inspectorate which allegedly discovered trolleys splashed with blood, ‘suspicious’ brown marks on a shower floor, faecal contamination on toilet walls and panels as well as on a call bell, equipment contaminated with blood and body fluids and 'significant amounts of dust and grime'. Worryingly, some of the dirty equipment was labelled as ‘clean’. Apparently the addition of the equivalent of eight full-time staff to the cleaning team following the first inspection, has failed to perfect the cleaning regime and the HEI has raised its concerns with the Scottish Government. I wish the cleaning teams the best of luck in rectifying the problems and good health to the people of East Kilbride until they do… Please get in touch either by emailing me or posting a comment on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/Cleanzine
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       This Week's News
The Living Wage: a view from the sharp end Andrew Marshall, managing director of London specialist in contract cleaning, Julius Rutherfoord, highlights the impact of the Living Wage and calls for others to show their support during Living Wage Week. He explains how Julius Rutherfoord is working with its client, City University London, to support cleaning staff by paying the London Living Wage. “Living Wage Week takes place each November and is a celebration of the Living Wage and Living Wage employers. The cleaning profession has developed greatly over recent years, but it is still seen by some as lagging behind other sectors when it comes to offering support and development to its employees. 2014 ISSA Innovation Award Programme winners announced
This year's ISSA Innovation Award Programme featured more than 50 innovative products and services from manufacturers and service providers throughout the cleaning industry. Products and services were entered in five categories: Cleaning Agents, Dispensers, Equipment, Services & Technology, and Supplies. Industry distributors, wholesalers, and facility service providers voted to determine the award winners. Winter matting tips and suggestions from Crown Matting Technologies
So, for those managers/building owners who are just now starting to think about mats, Adam Strizzi, marketing director with Crown Matting Technologies, offers the following suggestions for selecting and installing an effective winter matting system: Revolutionary energy saving ventilation canopy shortlisted for two healthcare awards
The awards celebrate innovation, architecture, people, products and services that are helping to transform patient care across the UK. British Cleaning Council's 5th annual conference hailed a great success
The one day event was sold out well in advance and delegates were treated to superb array of keynote speeches written around the theme of the day 'changing perceptions.' Veltia's V7 Tri-Blade: probably the most powerful hand dryer in the world?
Designed to compete in the hands in 'blade' market, the Tri-Blade holds its own in terms of pure drying ability. Workplace washroom survey reveals odd behaviour - such as eating! When 'using the loo' at work, do you know what is happening in the cubicle next to you? A new study released today by SCA, shows a surprising number of Americans have used their workplace washrooms for more than they were intended. Some of the oddest activities identified by the 2014 SCA Hygiene Matters Consumer Survey were eating (8%), exercising (7%), smoking (5%) and sleeping (5%) - all of which men are more likely to do than women.
One quarter of Americans say they have used their washroom at work to text (25%) and nearly as many have gone there to talk on the phone (23%), according to the survey. WoolSafe announces first EGTS 1502 approved product The WoolSafe Organisation has announced the first WoolSafe Approved product to pass the stringent EGTS 1502 environmental standard: nKapper from Carpet Cleaner Industries CCI GmbH. The new standard aims to satisfy demand for carpet care products that are both effective and safe for the environment, with WoolSafe teaming up with Enco Global Testing Services (EGTS) to test the effectiveness and the environmental impact of products, respectively.
Designed as part of a solution to work in conjunction with regular cleaning procedures, the products are made with an antimicrobial additive embedded into their construction to help keep switch and wallplate surfaces cleaner. Winter woes no more... Cold weather no match for rail specialist's new screenwash
The screenwash maintains the same high level of performance as previous strengths, but ensures effectiveness down to minus 20 degrees Celsius. Harrison Wipes scoops 'Business of the Year' and 'A Decade of Success' awards
The Havering Business Awards aim to celebrate business excellence and showcase the innovation and entrepreneurial character within the London Borough of Havering business community, where there are over 7,000 businesses. US Air Force hospital Langley adds Xenex Ebola-zapping robot to inventory
The 633rd Medical Group recently received a germ-zapping robot, nicknamed 'Saul', which harnesses the power of technology to destroy viruses - including the Ebola virus. Office Care scores again at Derby's iPro Stadium
Office Care had serviced the former Pride Park Stadium between 2002 - 2013 and is thrilled to have been re-awarded the contract for 2014. 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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New 2015 Living Wage rates announced
Just how much do you know about cleaning with bleach? Rafael Cobos AMIMarEST, of FutureClean Systems, writes... Recent work with a number of different (and unconnected) clients has revealed problems caused by a similar source - Bleach; Sodium Hypochlorite to be more exact. In one example, bleach was used to disinfect a large tank of water, initially through super chlorination and then to maintain clean water. Another example, which is more worrying, is the use of bleach for routine janitorial cleaning. These are just a couple of many examples we've seen, particularly in cleaning applications which is also a recurring theme amongst smaller cleaning operations. Warning: article contains graphic image FM company MAR Services launches website to showcase range of services
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